1. Overview

While final decisions are made by the iGEM judges, we use self-evaluation to deepen reflection on what we achieved and where we can improve. This page compiles the key information relevant to prize assessments.

2. Medal Evaluation

2.1 Bronze Medal Criteria

Based on our completed work and submissions, we judge that we satisfy the Bronze requirements. We have provided all required components, including Deliverables, Attributions, Project Description, and Contribution.

2.2 Silver Medal Criteria

Beyond Bronze, we demonstrate compliance with the Silver criteria through documented Engineering Success and a robust Human Practices program.

2.3 Gold Medal Criteria

We are confident our project meets the standard of excellence expected for Gold, reflected in three Gold-aligned elements: Integrated Human Practices, New Basic Parts, and Model.

2.4 Special Prizes

2.4.1 Best Integrated Human Practices

Throughout the project, we continuously engaged in human practices to steer our direction. After exploring alternatives, we worked with community members to understand challenges and consulted experts to refine our design. We also gathered essential evidence via surveys and educational activities. These efforts connected us with individuals, organizations, and specialists, strengthening our outcomes. Further details are on our HP page.

2.4.2 Best New Basic Parts

We developed and submitted three new basic parts to the iGEM Registry—BBa_25O2B17G, BBa_25K8S57E, and BBa_25ZQBVLG—each designed as a reusable, foundation-level module for integration into a variety of genetic constructs. All three parts were prepared and documented in accordance with iGEM requirements and the Registry's submission guidelines.

For each part, we provide complete DNA sequences, design rationale, assembly and cloning notes, intended applications, and usage considerations. Where available, we include preliminary characterization and compatibility information to facilitate adoption and benchmarking by future teams.

Once integrated into the Registry, these basic parts will broaden the toolkit available to iGEM participants—especially for projects pursuing environmentally friendly insect control and related synthetic biology applications. Additional information and any updates will be maintained on our Parts page.

2.4.3 Best Model

We have constructed a reproducible end-to-end modeling pipeline for structural prediction, flexible docking, molecular dynamics, and free energy analysis. The top-level design has been advanced to wet laboratory validation and informed fermentation tuning; The leading variants consistently outperform the wild type in terms of catalytic performance and product titers. This model driven workflow reduces the experimental search space, lowers the risk of engineering selection, and can be easily adopted by future teams optimizing end step enzyme and pathway flux. For detailed information, please refer to our Model page.