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IBM and IEEE are in search of creative team-based student projects that can help students at any level learn about applying engineering, science and other disciplines to solve real world problems.
Project submission
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Rapid advances in technology and science provide members of engineering professions with fresh ways to apply technical expertise to improve today’s world. Use your expertise to develop unique learning experiences for future students.
Submissions for the Smarter Planet Challenge: Student Projects Change the World are now being accepted.
Eligibilty requirements
Student teams must have three to five members in any year of university study. At least one must be a member of IEEE.
Student teams must have at least one individual majoring in an area other than electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Participation of students outside of engineering (e.g., business, liberal arts or social science) is strongly encouraged.
Selection process
Applications for the 2011 awards will be judged by a selection panel comprised of experts from the academic, professional and business communities. Judging criteria will include:
- relevance of the project to an actual real world problem;
- clarity and significance of the engineering, computing, and other principles and concepts featured in the project;
- degree to which the project allows for alternate methods of solution;
- degree to which the project can be replicated at other institutions.
Prizes
In 2011, up to three student teams in each of the two pilot IEEE sections—Boston, and the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland—will receive Smarter Planet Challenge awards.
First Place: US$3,000 for each team
Second Place: US$2,000 for each team
Third Place: US$1,000 for each team
Second Place: US$2,000 for each team
Third Place: US$1,000 for each team
Key dates
Application Deadline: 15 November 2011
Judging Completed: 10 December 2011
Awards Announced: 15 December 2011
Judging Completed: 10 December 2011
Awards Announced: 15 December 2011
