<div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13.333333969116211px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><div style="text-align:center"><b>Apply to be a judge at the "BioGENEius Challenges" at the 2013 BIO convention in Chicago in April!</b></div>
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</span></div><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px">This year, Chicago is the host city for the 2013 </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px">Biotechnology Industry Organization</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px"> (BIO) International Convention, and this global industry wide convention will be held on April 22</span><sup style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">nd</sup><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px"> – 25</span><sup style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">th</sup><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px"> with an expected attendance of over 15,000 people.  </span><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The BioGENEius Challenges</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> are local, national and international<b> </b>competitions for high school students that recognize excellence in original research in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology" title="Biotechnology" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:initial">biotechnology</span></a>.  Held annually at the BIO International Convention and organized by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biotechnology_Institute" title="Biotechnology Institute" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:initial">Biotechnology Institute</span></a>, the Challenges are prestigious science competitions with significant cash prizes awarded to the winners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.44444465637207px">Distinguished panels of judges from all levels of competitions are being coordinated by the Biotechnology Institute. </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Submit an application to be a judge at one of three events: the At-Large BioGENEius Challenge, the U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge or the International BioGENEius Challenge judge. </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Please see below for a list of qualifications and time commitments.</span></div>
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<p><br></p><p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">BioGENEius Judge Qualifications</span></b><br></p><p><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">1)<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">    </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">Education:  Doctoral degrees in related area(s) preferred, although Master’s degrees combined with work experience strongly considered.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">2)<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">    </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">Professional Experience:  Five years or more with biotechnology or related field, i.e., business and industry, academia, etc.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">3)<span style="font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">    </span></span><u></u><span style="font-size:11pt">Prior experience in judging research projects, especially college and/or high school levels<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Special Note:  No preparatory work or follow-up commitments are required. <u></u><u></u></span></i></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> </span></p>
</div><p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2013 <u>At-Large</u> BioGENEius Challenge – March 21st – 28^th  <u></u><u></u></span></b></p><div class="im"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Date:               Thursday, March 21^st, 2013 – Thursday, March 28^th, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">                                    Orientation Session TBD<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Place:              via conference call</span></p>
</div><p style="margin-left:0.5in;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Judges are provided with a PDF packet that includes judging information and copies of each application, which we would like you to evaluate and score. Each application will be evaluated by a minimum of three judges independent from each other. RSVP’s required in advance.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<div class="im"><p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2013 <u>US National</u> BioGENEius Challenge – April 20<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Date:               Saturday, April 20, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">                                    7:00 am – 6:00 pm -- Orientation Session begins promptly at 7:00 am<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Place:              Hilton Chicago<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Other:              Parking and meals included</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Judges are provided with two complimentary tickets to the U.S. National Awards Reception and Banquet dinner on April 21st, from 5-8pm.  In addition, Judges will receive one full complimentary registration to the BIO Convention (April 22-25, 2013).  RSVP’s required in advance.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2013 <u>International</u> BioGENEius Challenge – April 22</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Date:               Monday, April 22, 2013<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">                                    9:00 am – 5:00 pm -- Orientation Session begins promptly at 9:00 am<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Place:              McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, IL<u></u><u></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">            Other:              Lunch included</span></p>
<p style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Judges are invited to the International BioGENEius Awards Ceremony to be held during BIO’s Keynote Luncheon on Tuesday, April 23rd.  Seating is not reserved.  One full complimentary registration to the BIO Convention (April 22-25) will be available. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Thank you very much for considering being a BioGENEius Judge for the 2013 BioGENEius competitions and for your continued support of biotechnology education!  <b>Please submit your application for nomination by emailing your availability and CV to <a href="mailto:biogeneius@biotechinstitute.org" target="_blank">biogeneius@biotechinstitute.org</a>.</b> Deadline for submission is in mid-February with notifications expected by March.</span></p>
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