Come on! Everybody likes to show off a little, and this is your chance. Neumont's Student Project Showcase is an excellent opportunity to let everybody else see what you've been working on, compete for cool prizes, and enjoy a little friendly competition.
When: Friday, March 12, 2010 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Project classes will have mandatory attendance for project showcase instead of in-class work.
Where: Rooms 200 and 300
Why: 'Cause you've been working hard all quarter, now show off what you've done. Check with Jamie King, Aaron Reed, Jake Walkenhorst, Tyler Young, or Steve Halladay to see if your Project Showcase entry counts for extra credit.
Who: The Showcase is open to all students, and prizes will be awarded in First Year Project, Second Year Project, and Enterprise Project categories. You may enter an individual or group project that was done in class or on your own -- just get a faculty sponsor to sign off on your project. Class assigned projects that go above and beyond are welcome to enter. Friends and Family are welcome to attend the showcase to view your projects.
How: Submit a Project Showcase Intent to Participate Form, signed by a faculty sponsor to the reception desk on floor 3.
Be sure to include:
- Your name (and the names of anyone on your project team if this is a collaborative project). People may enter multiple projects but one person must be at your project display at all times.
- A brief description of your project
- The quarter you completed the project, and the quarter you are currently in
Entering the Showcase
Students wishing to compete must complete an Intent to Participate Form, signed by a faculty sponsor. Faculty will evaluate the projects for inclusion in the showcase based on where the student is in the program.
To demonstrate project quality and readiness for Project Showcase you will be required to show:
- A two minute plain-language elevator explanation of the project.
- A two minute demonstration of their project
- A completed Intent to Participate form
- If you are submitting more than one project, you must demonstrate coverage for each project (a "pitch" person who will cover the table, all booths must be staffed at all times.)
Showcase Format
The Showcase will be held in a "science-fair" like setting. Spectators will have "Offer Letters" to distribute to competitors in each category. Competitors are judged on:
- A two minute plain-language elevator explanation of the project. This explanation should show the student's professionalism, technical expertise, business acumen, and/or entrepreneurial spirit. One student from each team may be selected to "pitch" the project, or you can rotate responsibilities.
- A two minute demonstration of the project. All required equipment must be provided by the student.
- Students will have a table to set-up their materials. If the presentation requires a white board or any supplemental "real-estate", please note those on your Intent to Participate Form.
Judging the Showcase
Event attendees (spectators and competitors), faculty, and Neumont Administration will judge the competition. Each attendee is given a "Prospective Employers Hiring Portfolio" and is seeking to select 3 "Showcase" competitors who would be an excellent addition to their corporation - based on their "Showcase" entry. Inside the Portfolio are 3 offer letters. Judges will give one Offer Letter for each category. Overall preference will be given for an overall favorite project and can be given for any competitive category. You may give a category Offer Letter and a preference Offer Letter to the same project or two separate projects.
The judging categories are:
- First Year Projects
- Second Year Projects
- Enterprise Projects
- Independent Study Projects
- Class Projects
- Overall Preference
Awards Include:
- Neumont swag
- Best Buy Gift Cards
- Bragging Rights
- And, the coveted Showcase Cup (okay, so it isn't exactly coveted 'cause you've never seen it, but what good are bragging rights without a big gaudy trophy to decorate your apartment right?)
Following the showcase we'll have an epic NUKE2009 --- get out your Nerf weaponry and polish 'er up! Register Now
