Listers, This might be of interest to some. Regards, Alex Watila From: The Organising Committee, 2018 IEEE Kenya Section Symposium <kenya-info@ieee.org> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 1:36 PM To: awatila@ieee.org Subject: [Deadline Extended] Call for Projects - 2018 IEEE Kenya Section Symposium - Friday 10th August 2018 If you are having trouble reading this message, click here <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=br59eqJ1w-_yK8MY1bI-hm5xp-_hJF51v0u5svuSn6XLEvtel-oTYMUgKIPKaC3zYoO6NuLPcVncgSdpovjABQ~~> for the web version. <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_header_800.png> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ******************* Apologies if you receive multiple copies of this CFP ******************* ============================================================== DEADLINE EXTENDED: CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR THE IEEE KENYA SYMPOSIUM 2018 IEEE KENYA SYMPOSIUM 2018 THEME: ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW VENUE: RIARA UNIVERSITY, MBAGATHI WAY, NAIROBI DATE: 24th -25th August 2018 Project Registration Deadline: Friday 10th August 2018 : 2359 hrs The IEEE Kenya Section will be holding its annual Symposium on Friday 24th to Saturday 25th August 2018 at the Riara University and selected Engineering/Technical student groups will exhibit part of their ongoing research and entrepreneurial works to the attendees. We welcome students from all technical institutions in Kenya to register their projects for exhibition and presentation. The best projects will have the presenters showcase their projects during a panel session at the event. Objectives * Students to identify pressing problems across Kenya and the world, and develop unique engineering solutions to those problems. * Students will learn how to ideate, iterate and rapidly prototype their next big ideas with the help of mentors and select judges. * IEEE Kenya Section will aim to link experts/professionals to support student ideas with promising potential. Projects falling under Manufacturing, Construction (Housing), Health, and Food Security are highly encouraged. Projects outside these areas will be accepted so long as they are addressing critical elements of the theme. Students in their final year in the various Technical disciplines are highly encouraged to participate as it will be an opportunity to interact with the industry professionals, as their potential employers and investors. They can also present their final year projects. Kindly register your project and the organising committee will contact you with further information REGISTER HERE <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=XDNYJMFYSt6hqZ4EtDrS6nyq1w5l9bBPDbVzSPHn_Jx6I8xBAPlaiNBqojxKxQg_D2K7HYcn0ZIkksRlz5GmWA~~> For more information, contact: <mailto:muriungi@computer.org> Kithinji Muriungi - (2018) Section Student Representative, IEEE Kenya Section at <mailto:muriungi@computer.org> muriungi@computer.org <mailto:ignatiuswaikwa@ieee.org> Ignatius Maranga - (2018) Chair, Membership Development Committee, IEEE Kenya Section at ignatiuswaikwa@ieee.org <mailto:ignatiuswaikwa@ieee.org> Sent on behalf of, The Organising Committee 2018 IEEE Kenya Section Symposium Kenya Section : http://www.ieeekenya.or.ke/ <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=tosMi8i-Vfta259vC4dWv7r1pgoqwYXRKpJnu6kghcEB_Hg_Qep5k4EI3kXRwMDbuF4wChZzHHXYFllA-2X45g~~> _____ Manage your IEEE Communications Preferences <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=0FcWmaWsYHSCE7uDzptWLw~~&pe=RcFykWxOrlKCQZ83o2f43xaL8Iev2DZf_QfHlzKw339PFn5bvJLIyDm9wJtf315yrcVR79vOk-Cnr93P8mQL5w~~> <http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/IEEE_MGAIM/enotice_footer_800.png> <http://www.mmsend10.com/spacer.cfm?tracking_id=40653215715&jid=41612196>