Saturday, January 29, 2011

IEEE All India Young Engineers' Humanitarian Challenge 2011

WhereOnline

OrganizerIEEE Bangalore Secion(NGO/Non-profit/Social enterprise)

Important Dates
Deadline: March 1, 2011
Eligibility Undergrad Level,Grad Level
Type of Opportunity Competition/Contest
TagsTechnology, Maths & Sciences, Software Engg./Coding/Programming, Electronics/VLSI/Robotics, Engineering, Medicine, Chemistry, Biology and Life Sciences, Geology and Earth Sciences, Philosophy and Psychology

Published OnJanuary 28, 2011
All India Young Engineers' Humanitarian Challenge AIYEHum-2011

Can you solve a humanitarian challenge using science and technology? your project can be granted upto INR 10000 and Mentored by an expert IEEE Member! The most innovative idea may be funded to get patented!

The IEEE All India Young Engineers' Humanitarian Challenge (AIYEHUM) 2010, under the support of IEEE Foundation Grant, received proposals from about 150 colleges across India and 26 projects were shortlisted for funding. 3 of them were awarded with IEEE Conference travel grants, 2 of them have been patented and 1 of them has been taken up as an Entrepreneurial Venture.

In AIYEHum-2011, we are now inviting your innovative ideas of applying science and technology for benefiting the mankind. “Every young engineer should aim at gifting the mankind with technical contribution fostering innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity”

With this ambitious goal, IEEE AIYEHUM 2011 is an initiative to

Help students recognize real world/humanitarian challenges.

Direct the creativity of the students to come up with solutions to the recognized problems, apply technology and go ahead with implementing them.

Nurture innovative ideas of students by mentoring their implementation approach.

Scope:

All Science and Technology students of India (Graduate and Undergraduate students, Need not be IEEE members to participate and apply)

Website: http://youngengineers. ieeebangalore. org/

Deadline for project proposal submission : 1st March 2011

Protocol:

1) Invite applications for innovative project proposals that aim at solving the real world/ humanitarian challenges of their community/interest.
2) Approve applications based on quality, impact, students’ merit and availability of the mentors.
3) Grant up to INR 10000 to each approved group and try to link the project with suitable mentors from industry.
4) Project showcasing event of all the approved projects after completion.
5) Award prizes (IEEE Conference Travel Grants)
6) Publish the projects on the IEEE India/ IEEE Humanitarian Technology Network websites.
7) Recommend the projects to the IEEE Foundation / Send the project teams to the Conferences on Technologies for Humanitarian Challenges.
8) Retain the selected projects for handing over to the next batch of students along with inviting fresh ideas.
9) Go to step 1


Website : http://ieeebangalore.org
Website of Opportunity:

Internship with Google as User Experience Design Intern @ Bangalore

WhereBangalore

OrganizerGoogle(Company)

Important Dates
Start Date: January 29, 2011
End Date : March 31, 2011

Eligibility Undergrad Level,Grad Level,Postgrad Level
Type of Opportunity Internship/Training
TagsTechnology, Arts & Design, Software Engg./Coding/Programming, Architecture

Published OnJanuary 29, 2011
Internship with Google as User Experience Design Intern @ Bangalore: The area: User Experience

We follow a simple but vital premise in the User Experience group: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." The User Experience team is a critical driving force behind gathering these insights and then using them to inspire and inform design. We are a multi-disciplinary team of interaction designers, visual designers, user researchers, copywriters and web developers who collaborate closely with each other and with Engineering and Product Management to create innovative, usable, great-looking products that people love to use.

The role: User Experience Design Intern

As an Intern with our User Experience organization, you'll have the opportunity to work on real products with Designers, Researchers, Product Managers and Engineers to develop innovative, user-friendly, best-of-breed products. You're a current student with a good design sense, a strong technical background and an eye for making things better.
Responsibilities:
· Help to define the user model and user interface for new and existing Google products and features. · Develop high-level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
· Gauge the usability of new and existing products and make constructive suggestions for change. Requirements:
· Bachelors, Masters or post-graduate degree preferred in visual communication, product design, industrial design or information design.
· Strong technical background is a plus.
· Experience in at least two of the following: HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
· Solid analytical thinker with excellent communication skills.
· Strong, clean visual design sense.
· A design portfolio that demonstrates solid knowledge of web design principles.

Website : http://www.google.co.in
Website of Opportunity: http://www.google.co.in/intl/en/jobs/indialocations/bangalore

Saturday, January 15, 2011

The University of Texas & Dell Presents Dell Social Innovation Competition [31 days left]

WhereUnited States

OrganizerThe University of Texas(University)

Important Dates
Deadline: February 14, 2011
Eligibility Undergrad Level
Type of Opportunity Competition/Contest
TagsBusiness, Social Entrepreneurship

Published OnJanuary 15, 2011
Dell Social Innovation Competition
The University of Texas at Austin and Dell are looking for university students around the world with innovative ideas to solve a social or environmental problem. We’re giving away more than $100,000 in cash prizes to at least five winning teams who will be flown to Austin, Texas for an expense-paid Finalist Week-End that culminates in a final pitch and awards ceremony. The Dell Social Innovation Competition takes place in three elimination rounds. Take the first step in making your idea come alive. Enter your idea today!

We are looking for students with the most innovative ideas to solve a social or environmental problem anywhere in the world. Our process is simple:

Round 1 : IdeaConcepts
·Register
·Post your idea
·Vote & Comment

Round 2 : Semi-Finals
·100 Semi-Finalists will be announced on March 1, 2011
·100 Innovators selected to apply for the Starting Bloc fellowship will be announced on March 1,2011
·Semi-Finalists paired with Mentor to advice on venture plan
·Weekly Semi-Finalist conference calls available for insight and advice from the DSIC team
·Semi-Finalists submit a detailed venture plan by April 1, 2011

Round 3 : Finals
·5 Finalists will be announced on April 15, 2011
·20 Semi-Finalists for Semi-Finalist Fellowship Program announced on April 15, 2011
·Finalists are flown to Austin, TX for Finalist Week-End and Award Ceremony on May 16, 2011

Final Presentations and Awards: The five finalist teams representing universities worldwide fly to Texas to pitch their ideas live in front of a panel of expert judges. The judges will deliberate and award first, second, and third place prizes at the reception following the presentations. The competition covers travel expenses.

Register now to be a part!

Website : http://www.utexas.edu
Website of Opportunity: http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com/
Email address:

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Galaxy 2011 - National Technical Symposium [35 days left]

WhereErode

OrganizerAssociation of Electronics and Communication Engineers(Professional Association)

Important Dates
Start Date: February 24, 2011
End Date : February 25, 2011
Deadline: February 14, 2011
Eligibility Undergrad Level
Type of Opportunity Conference/Symposium/Summit
TagsTechnology, Software Engg./Coding/Programming, Electronics/VLSI/Robotics, Paper/Poster Presentation, Engineering

Published OnJanuary 11, 2011
Association of Electronics and Communication Engineers, IRTT proudly presents GALAXY'11, Vision Beyond the World, a two day national level technical battle which commences every year. It is getting together and bringing the best minds in the nation to confront with the battle of their wits. Our GALAXY focuses on future technology in Engineering and science disciplines and innovative skills of every contestant. This time, its bigger and better. Especially this being held in a silver jubilee campus it adds more to the enthusiasm. GALAXY will give all participants and invitees the aesthetic feel of its rich cultural heritage. Our curtains will rise on 24nd February 2011, bear the heat and be ready to face the battle. Come, get enlightened, enjoy!

Events include Paper Presentation, Project display, Multimedia Presentation and other such fantastic events.

Register on their website now!

Website : http://www.irttece.in
Website of Opportunity: http://www.galaxy.org.in
Email address: inform.galaxy@gmail.com

IIST's Annual Technology and Astronomy Festival [52 days left]

WhereThiruvananthapuram

OrganizerIndian Institute of Space Science and Technology(University)

Important Dates
Start Date: March 3, 2011
End Date : March 6, 2011
Deadline: March 3, 2011
Eligibility Undergrad Level
Type of Opportunity Festival
TagsTechnology, Business, Arts & Design, Maths & Sciences, Software Engg./Coding/Programming, Electronics/VLSI/Robotics, Paper/Poster Presentation, Engineering, Business Plan, Architecture, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Life Sciences

Published OnJanuary 11, 2011
About IIST and Conscientia
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, a premier institution under the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), is proud to present its annual technology and astronomy festival, Conscientia 2011. This festival is the only fest in the country with an entire section devoted to astronomy and space sciences. It is being held from 3rd to 6th March 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Events
From RC planes to robo-wars, from hacking to cracking, from mechanisms to electric circuits, Conscientia's events are sure to enthrall any genre of students. Add to this, a total prize money of worth Rs. 3,00,000 and you have one of the largest technical festivals in the country.

Workshops
As the name suggests, Conscientia is all about sharing 'knowledge' and what better way than a hands-on workshop. Telescope-making, robotics, digital image processing, RC plane are a few of the workshops that will take place under Conscientia.

Lectures
Lectures and Video Conferences from well-known personalities like Prof. Sunil Mukhi, a renowned string theorist and Prof. Mario Livio, author and scientist.

Register now!

Website : http://www.iist.ac.in
Website of Opportunity: http://www.conscientia.co.in
Email address: 2011@conscientia.co.in

ARJUN---Hit The Right Solution @ Delhi School of Economics [Tomorrow]

WhereOnline

OrganizerDelhi School of Economics(University)

Important Dates
Start Date: January 12, 2011
End Date : January 13, 2011
Deadline: January 12, 2011
Eligibility Undergrad Level
Type of Opportunity Competition/Contest
TagsBusiness, Case Study

Published OnJanuary 11, 2011
DELHI SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Test the Mettle in you.
MARK STRAT, the marketing cell of MIB at Delhi School Of Economics kicks of the season of events with a Case Study Contest. Hit it , Crack it ---but all this BETTER and QUICKER than your competitor.

Event : Arjuna - Hit the Right Solution

Event Details:
The event is an online game of two rounds. The first round will start at 10 pm on 12/1/11 (Tuesday). A case study as a pdf downloadable attachment will be made visible on the CONTEST tab of this website and you would be required to download it. You will be given 1 day to solve the case and mail back the solution in a word file to the email id mediacell@mibdu. org. The word file must bear the name of your team, name of the team members and their respective email ids and contact numbers, your college name and your solution to the case only. A team cannot be of more than 3 students.
You may also apply individually to the event.

FIRST PRIZE 1500/-
SECOND PRIZE 1000/-

THOSE SHORTLISTED FOR THE SECOND ROUND WILL BE INFORMED THROUGH AN E-MAIL.

Website : http://www.econdse.org
Website of Opportunity: http://www.wix.com/sayggaurav/markstrat
Email address: varun.r11@mibdu.org