VULCAN

                                                

PRIZES WORTH Rs. 4500 !!!!

INTRODUCTION:
1. VULCAN is a unique event which is organized only in AIT Pune.
2. Here participants have to pick up a problem according to the theme and present their technological   solution to a panel of judges.
3. Implementation of solution is not necessary.
4. All we are looking for is an INNOVATIVE idea.
5. A Group discussion will take place where other teams would contradict your idea.
THEME:
 "Imagine a world where technology helps solve world's toughest problems"
Today's world, unfortunately, is filled with problems. The United Nations has identified some of the world's toughest problems in its Millennium Development Goals.

VULCAN...imagination at work!!



1. Ending hunger and poverty
2. Achieving primary education for everyone
3. Promoting gender equality and empowerment
4. Reducing child mortality
5. Improving maternal health
6. Combating widespread diseases
7. Ensuring environmental sustainability
8. Developing a global partnership for development
It is up to the youth of the world to save the world. Only we, the future engineers, have the power to change the course of events and make our environment a pleasant place for generations to come.
So put on your thinking caps and oil the cog wheels of your brains. Select, what you think is the gravest current world problem and come up with a technologically viable solution.
Let the river of ideas and their implementation flow and let us see if we can make a difference.
PROCEDURE:
VULCAN will be held in 3 stages:
Stage 1: REGISTRATION
1. A team of maximum 2 INNOVATORS is allowed.
2. Registration fees: Rs 20/-
3. Register your team at the registration desk in the college.
4. Use only the e-mail ID provided by you during registration to submit abstract. Any other e-mail ID shall not . be entertained.
Stage 2: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
1. Send the abstract entries to the e-mail ID aittechboard1213@gmail.com on or before 26th August 2011 11:59 pm.

2. The Subject of the mail should be your registration numbers and the email should consist of the following

. a. Team Name

. b. Registration Number

. c. Word Document/ PDF of abstract
   
. d. Any Related Information will be provided in a rar/zip file.


3.
In the abstract team will have to describe the problem they have chosen to solve and its solution.

That too in SPECIFIED SERIAL ORDER. (500-800 words)
  1. Problem Definition (In Accordance With Theme)
  2. Solution (Genuine Idea ) 
  3. Target Mass (People affected)
  4. Technological Feasibility & Business Viability
  5. Comparison Between Existing System and Yours (If Any)
  6. Limitations of the Solution
  7. References 
STAGE 3: FINAL ROUND The Final Round will consist of a Group Discussion in which the other team members would contradict your innovative idea. Final Round is on 31st august 2011. Furthur details shall be provided to teams qualifying round . PRIZES WORTH Rs. 4500