Protothon 2024
Potential Internship Opportunity
Location
The Commons : 331
Date & Time
November 21, 2024, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Description
Protothon 2024
From Problem to Product: A Challenge of Sustainable Innovation
Get ready to innovate! Protothon 2024 is here – a unique chance to tackle real-world challenges with your ideas and skills. Join us in crafting solutions for flood-warning systems in coastal areas and make an impact. Grab this opportunity to land a potential role and gain experience working on a real-world industry problem!
Hosted by Product Management Club in collaboration with GEARS, EKTA and SPIE. Please fill out this form to complete your registration.
Protothon 2024 Competition Rules and Incentives
Team Composition:
Each team must consist of 2 to 5 members. Team members can be from undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programs—all academic levels and programs are welcome to participate.
Submission Requirements:
Submissions must be in PowerPoint presentation format. Email submissions only to product@umbc.edu or dwali1@umbc.edu.
Deadline: November 18, 2024, by 10 PM EST.
Final Competition Day: November 21, 2024 (4 pm EST - 7 pm EST)
Presentation Content:
Include design models, sensor choices, and a predictive model for cloudbursts using open-source datasets.
Evaluation:
Judging will be based on the solution’s practicality, innovation, and reliability.
Potential Internship Opportunity
Impress the judges, and your team could earn a rare opportunity! If the company founder is captivated by the winning solution, team members may be offered internships with our Sponsor: AltSurya. Showcase your skills, make an impact, and launch your career skills here at UMBC!
Perks:
Free food for all shortlisted teams on the final day and a chance to be featured on our social media platforms to boost your resume and profile.
Share this event with your friends and be part of an exciting, impactful experience right here at UMBC!
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