Global Student Competition

IEEE TEMS Annual Global Student Case Competition

This exiting competition offers an excellent opportunity for students worldwide to collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges in the field of Technology and Engineering Management (TEMS), through the analysis of a case study of the industry. Cash prizes and participation certificates will be awarded! 

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Complete the Registration Form by 20 Nov 2024.
Further inquiries, email temscompetition@gmail.com

About the Case

The case study presents student teams with a real-world scenario where they must act as consultants to an early-career engineering manager facing the challenge of rapidly building an effective and scalable engineering workforce. The goal is for teams to explore and recommend how strategic investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emotional Intelligence (EI), or a combination of both can support the growth of both the workforce and the engineering management team.

Teams will need to consider various aspects, such as how AI can streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance productivity, while also evaluating how EI can foster stronger team dynamics, leadership skills, and employee engagement. The key objective is to propose a balanced, forward-thinking solution that addresses both technological and human elements of engineering management.

Note: A full, detailed description of the case study will be made available to students upon registration. This will include background information, context, and specific criteria that need to be addressed in the proposed solutions. Faculty advisors will also have access to referenced materials cited in the case study for free download to guide their teams in their analysis and recommendations

Important Dates

Date
Event
10 October 2024 Registration opens and the case study becomes available to registered students.
15-31 October 2024 References cited in the case study are made available for free download by faculty advisors.
10 November 2024 Registration closes.
31 December 2024 Universities submit one team’s entry for the regional competitions. Universities are responsible for organizing internal competitions, if necessary, before this deadline if multiple teams have registered.
31 January 2025 Regional ambassadors form judging panels (typically consisting of 3 judges) to evaluate university entries from their respective regions.
28 February 2025 Regional judging panels evaluate university entries (10-minute pre-recorded presentations) and select one winning team to represent their region in the semifinal competition (10 teams will be selected).
31 March 2025 Semi-final round judging is completed, selecting 3 finalists based on 10-minute presentations and a 5-minute Q&A with the judges.
15 April 2025 The 3 finalists are notified and invited to present at TEMSCON Global 2025.
REGISTER NOW

Complete the Registration Form by 10 Nov 2024.
Further inquiries, email temscompetition@gmail.com

CRITERIA & RULES

Section
Details
A. Competition Criteria
  • Participation does not require membership in IEEE or TEMS.
  • Open to graduate or undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary teams encouraged.
  • Team-based competition; individual submissions will not be accepted.
  • Teams must consist of 3 to 5 students and be supported by a faculty advisor.
  • Each team must prepare a PowerPoint presentation and oral presentation, with active contribution from more than one team member.
B. Competition Structure Round 1 (University Level Selection):
  • Each team presents a 10-minute presentation (recorded or live) followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
  • Judged by a university professor using a standardized competition rubric.
  • The top team from each university advances to the next round.
Round 2 (Regional Level Selection):
  • Teams submit a recorded 10-minute presentation in English.
  • The best team from each IEEE region advances to the semi-final round.
  • 10 semi-finalist teams represent their regions in Round 3.
Round 3 (Semi-final Round):
  • Semi-finalists present live virtual presentations (10 minutes + 5-minute Q&A).
  • The top 3 teams advance to the final round.
Round 4 (Final Round at TEMS Congress 2025):
  • Finalists present at TEMS Congress 2025 (live or virtually) with a 10-minute presentation and 5-minute Q&A.
  • Judges evaluate and announce the winning team.
C. Case Study Details

Student teams will receive a real-world case study focusing on advising an early-career engineering manager. The task is to provide insights on how investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emotional Intelligence (EI), or both can develop a high-performing engineering workforce and management team.

The case study will be available once teams register, and references cited will be provided for free download to faculty sponsors.
D. Awards
  • Finalists will receive monetary awards.
  • All participating teams will receive a certificate of participation.

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Moving Product/Services from Idea to Market

Identifying and Implementing Successful Projects, and Systems

Integrating Technology for Capability and Productivity

Developing from Engineer to Leader

Balancing the Norms of Society, Government, and Regulators

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