Micron Semiconductor Innovation Competition
Are you a future innovator in the exciting world of semiconductors?
Welcome to the Micron Semiconductor Innovation Competition - welcome to the real world of engineering. If you've ever wondered how relevant your engineering studies will be in the exciting world of engineering, wonder no longer.
Micron is a partner in digital innovation, providing the industry with leading technology and helping our customers take full advantage of the power and potential of digital technology.
The objective of this competition is to identify students with the potential to be future innovators in the exciting world of semiconductors. You will solve real world semiconductor engineering problems to prove your individual creative prowess and problem-solving abilities. Moreover, this competition offers cash prizes to outstanding students totaling $9,000, recognition amongst your peers and the opportunity to meet and interact with industry managers from Micron.
Do not hesitate! Challenge your limits and join this competition to see if you are amongst the best.
Who's eligible?
- This competition is open to all nationalities who intend to stay and work in Singapore after graduation.
- Applicants must be enrolled in the Department of Mechanical / Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering or Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of study at the NUS / NTU
- Applicants should have an excellent academic track record
- Applicants should have expressed interest in the semiconductor industry
- Applicants should have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Applicants with demonstrated leadership abilities will have an added advantage
Competition Format
The competition will consist of two rounds:
Preliminary Round: The preliminary round involves students submitting an application form including a brief 200 word abstract of their solutions by 31 October 2007. An announcement will be made regarding the innovators selected for the final round.
Submit your solution for the industry problem of your choice. (Please answer 1 out of 3 questions relating to your course of study):
For Electrical Engineering students:
- Design a temperature control system for the air-conditioning system. [More Details]
- Design a device which allows the user to supply inputs into a clock such that it can reduce the frequency of the input and change its duty cycle [More Details]
- Write an essay about the current and future challenges facing the semiconductor industry
For Mechanical Engineering students:
- Propose a suitable electronic package design for Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) [More Details]
- To reduce wafer level warp and breakages [More Details]
Final Round: Short-listed innovators will attend a panel interview consisting of university lecturers and Micron managers to present their analysis of the problem. Each short-listed innovator will have 10 minutes to present their case analysis and recommendations and this time limit must be adhered to strictly, followed by a 10-20 minute question and answer session. Interest and knowledge of semiconductors may also be assessed during the interviews.
Students selected for the prize will be announced by 2 January 2008.
Guidelines:
- Each participant is allowed to use an unlimited number of textbooks and reference material items to prepare for the competition. Discussion of the case with industry sources, faculty or advisors is welcomed and encouraged.
- Up to 30 students will be selected for the interviews. Students will be given up to 1 week to prepare for the interview.
- All presentations must be made in English using PowerPoint.
Prizes
Cash prizes of $1,000 will be awarded by the University for each selected student innovator.
How to Apply
Download the application form and send the completed form and accompanying materials to innovations@micron.com.
Application is easy. Apply today and stand the chance to win $1,000!
If you have any queries, please email us at msa.foundation@micron.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.