The Smarter Planet Challenge: Student Projects Changing the World

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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.

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.

First place:      US$5,000 for each team
Second place:  US$4,000 for each team
Third place:     US$3,000 for each team
Fourth place:   US$2,000 for each team
Fifth place:      US$1,000 for each team

Submit a completed application. Please read the Project Submission Details before submitting your project.