Deadline approaching for student competition “The Imagine Cup 2012” (cross posting)
If you are a student or a teacher, this is something you should make sure to read. My colleague Lieve Goedhuys has the full post on the Academic Belux blog.
Leveraging the information below:
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The StudentsAppsVenture contest has just been closed, or another very renowned international competition is waiting for you : “Imagine Cup 2012”. In addition to the prestigious category “Software design”, there are 4 other very interesting competitions in which you can participate as individual student or in groups up to 4 participants. Sign up for the Imagine Cup. It is an amazing experience! |
What makes it so exciting ?
- You work on a topic that interest you the most – though related to “millennium development goals” ( eradicate poverty and hunger, education for all, sustainability, improve maternal health, reduce child mortality, ..)
- You will use all various skillsets : project management, technical development and communication skills
- You discover in-depth the technology and will be encouraged to go the extra mile, via e-learning and or coaching
- You will be able to network with peers ( participating students and academic coaches)
- Big prizes : the best Belgian teams in each category will be able to join the international contest in Sydney from July 6-10. Travel and participation costs will be completely covered for you. On top of that, the best international team (being the winners of each category) can win a prize ranging from 3.000USD up to 25.000USD!
How can you participate ?
There are different categories, with focus on different technologies. You will certainly find the category that fits best your core skills/interest.
Have a look at the different categories, presented in a nutshell.
You can still register, but act now : select carefully your category and topic to work !
Category |
Short description |
Rules |
DEADLINE for registration and 1st round |
Software design |
In this ultimate category, participants will develop innovative, dynamic and powerful software applications. It is the ideal competition to demonstrate your ideas and technical ingenuity. |
March 13, 2012 |
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Windows Phone Challenge |
Develop a Phone App (Imagine Cup theme). Ensure it is a practical application with a strong content and an appealing look and feel. |
March 13, 2012 |
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Azure challenge |
Use the Azure Cloud computing platform in an innovative way to develop a powerful web application that answers one of the challenges of the millennium targets. |
March 13, 2012 |
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Game design: Xbox/Windows |
Create a “fun game” that illustrates the Imagine Cup themes. Above all, the game should be fun to play and illustrate how technology can impact positively the world in which we live. |
February 14, 2012 |
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Game design phone competition |
Develop a creative and technically unique phone game in line with the Imagine Cup themes. Do not forget a high fun factor ! |
February 14, 2012 |
For all categories, except Software design, the will be a first and second round, managed completely by Microsoft Corp. Please read carefully through the info on each category to find out:
- The different milestones
- The selection criteria (and their importance in judging process)
- Get additional inspiration from last year winners : https://blogs.msdn.com/b/academicbelux/archive/2011/11/08/irish-imagine-cup-winners-2011-on-visit-in-european-parliament-and-revealed-the-save-road-to-success.aspx
- Should you have any further question, feel free to contact the Academic Program Manager or post your question on Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/#!/MicrosoftAcademicBelux
Good luck.. and hope to see you and your teammates in Sydney !