IEEE IES Inter Student Branch Chapter Competition 2024

1. Objective:

The objective of the IEEE-IES Inter Student Branch Chapter Competition 2024 is to foster active participation among student branch chapters, promote student engagement with IEEE-IES, and encourage innovative research projects within the realm of industrial electronics.

2. Eligibility:

Student members from any IEEE-IES student branch chapter are eligible to participate in the competition. Each IES student branch chapter can submit one or more candidates.

3. Competition Topics:

The topics should fall under at least one of the 24 technical committees and 4 clusters of the IES. The clusters are as follows:

• Energy

• Sensors and Control

• Information and Communication Technologies

• Cross-disciplinary

For a detailed list of topics and technical committees, go to the following page:

https://www.ieee-ies.org/techcoms

4. Competition Format:

• Each candidate is required to prepare and submit a 2-pages report and a recorded video presentation showcasing their research project and outcome. The presentation should provide a clear overview of the project's objectives, methodology, results, and significance. The video should be exactly 5 minutes in duration. Submissions must be via the provided form. The video should be provided via a link accessible with no permission. (Google Drive, YouTube, OneDrive, etc) 

5. Evaluation Criteria:

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and Creativity: Uniqueness of the approach, originality of the idea, and creative problem-solving.

• Technical Excellence: Depth of technical knowledge, thoroughness of research, and accuracy of methodology.

• Practical Implementation: Feasibility and applicability of the project in real-world scenarios.

• Presentation: Clarity of communication, structure of the presentation, and ability to convey complex ideas effectively within the 5-minute time limit.

• Impact and Contribution: Potential impact of the project on the field of industrial electronics and its contribution to sustainable practices.

6. Prizes:

Winners will be recognized with certificates and award money in the following categories:

• First Prize: $700 USD + Certificate

• Second Prize: $500 USD + Certificate

• Third Prize: $300 USD + Certificate

7. Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: 18/08/2024

8. Contact Information:

For inquiries or clarifications regarding the competition, please contact:

Hani Vahedi h.vahedi@tudelft.nl

Mallellu Sai Prashanth mallellusaiprashanth@gmail.com

Ala Chalghaf ala.chalghaf@ieee.org

Submission form: https://forms.gle/kr5F6CwQ5hLiNVU69

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation and innovative contributions to the IEEE-IES Inter Student Branch Chapter Competition 2024. Best of luck to all participants!

• Some tips to prepare your video

1. Whether your project is theoretical or by simulations, you are expected to prepare the movie as interactive, live, and interesting for the viewers. Record some minutes from running results in the software during simulation or practical tests.

2. Record some videos from your hardware design or even software results (e.g., the screen of your computer) while they are running. Or add some discussion with members of your team, etc. At least 70% of your video should include interactive parts rather than solid slides.

3. It is recommended that you present the work with your own voice during the video recording. Your video will be placed on the IES YouTube Channel and should attract viewers.

4. Showing some information on the video using simple texts as subtitles is also recommended. 

5. Sometimes, background music could make your video much more enjoyable.

6. Try to make people interested in your videos. Devote some seconds of the video to your office, lab, or any place you work in and show the stuff you use for that project, introduce team members and supervisors, explain motivation, etc.

7. Note that the video should be impressive and interactive. Static pictures interest only a few people. Find gifs or flash images from the Internet.

8. Ensure you have the copyright for materials used in your video, including animations, songs, photos, etc. 

Take a look at other videos posted on the IES YouTube channel to get some ideas:

https://youtu.be/WJf6z_1eTqY

https://youtu.be/GP-rRp4vgjA

https://youtu.be/IML7pDSwXfg

Description

The purpose of the IES-SBCLA program is to support technical activities of an IEEE IES Student Branch Chapter with a grant up to USD 1,000 (depending on the activity size).

Student Branch Chapters interested in applying must submit the form below. Note that support will be given only for events that have one or more of the following objectives:

• Member retention and satisfaction

• Providing technical and professional services to local members interested in the fields of interest of the Society

• Contributing to position IES as the professional home of those working in any of the technologies covered by the Society

• Bringing IES closer to students and Young Professionals

• Increasing diversity and inclusion in all activities

• Community service or training

Requirements

It is required that the event includes increasing SBC membership by recruiting new student members. Cooperation with other IES groups (WIE, Chapters, Technical Committees, Publications, etc.) is greatly encouraged.

Other requirements:

1. SBCLA maximum grant maximum is USD 1000 per SBC, always subject to actual expenses and to the total budget limit.

2. Each SBC can only apply once per year.

At the end of the event (for student branch chapter received the SBCLA support), a full report (breakdown of how the money has been spent, IES participants and other participants, number of new IES members and student members, photos of the event’s highlight) must be submitted through the post-event report form.Some information of this report may be published in IE Magazine and IETN website.

IMPORTANT:

IES grant funds must be deposited or transferred to a Chapter via the bank account of the IEEE Section that the Student Branch Chapter belongs to. Funds cannot be transferred to other personal, business, or professional accounts.

Application

For questions contact the VP Membership or the Student Coordinator.

It's with great pleasure that IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) announces the launch of IES Ambassador Program 2024 to Undergraduate and Graduate Students. The program is a gateway into the IES global community, offering mentorship, networking and support to the local community and student branch chapters. 

As an ambassador, you'll connect with like-minded individuals, expand your network, and gain valuable leadership skills. Collaborate with other ambassadors, attend exclusive events, and make a difference in your community! 

The program will focus mainly on: 

• Engaging with the local Community: through hosting Info Sessions and/or Flyers/Posters to spread awareness about the IES benefits and programs. Reaching out to Colleges, Universities, IEEE IES Student Branch Chapters (SBC), IEEE, and local sections to build synergy among students, Young Professionals (YPs), and local sections to host events for professional development, networking, and technical lectures.
• Bridge to the Global Community: working hand in hand with the IES Membership Activity Committee on various global programs.
• Social Media Presence: Disseminate the IES specific information through different social media channels.

At the end of the program, the top performing ambassador will receive the IES best ambassador Certificate & 300 USD prize to be used for one of IES conference of his/her choosing.

Apply now

Student Branches (SB) provide IEEE Student members the opportunity to meet and learn from fellow students, as well as faculty members and professionals in the field. An active IEEE Student Branch can be one of the most positive elements in a department or University, offering programs in the IEEE designated fields of Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, as well as similarly related fields.

An IES SB Chapter at your Student Branch (SBC) is your local link to the valuable resources available from the IEEE and the Industrial Electronics Society.

It is a novel idea to share experience and support student’s projects and activities. The SBC is created by Students and YPs for Students and YPs, depending on number of new SB Technical Chapters and real activity of existing chapters will allow to increase the support. The SBCs are supported by the Society, which offers the knowledge and funds for an interesting Young Professionals & Student project.

Moreover, the SBC is able to receive Best Student Branch Chapter Award for its activities and other kinds of support.

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