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Aspirations2020

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ASPIRE

ALIGN

ACHIEVE!!

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What We Intend to Share…

• What is Aspirations 2020?

• Why aspirations 2020?

• Who are eligible to participate in Aspirations 2020?

• Why should I participate in Aspirations 2020?

• What are the different Contests & their Guidelines?

• When will Aspirations 2020 happen?

• How do I register?

• What are the resources available for preparation?

• When I have questions, What should I do?

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What is Aspirations 2020?

1. Contest series for Students of Engineering & MCA Colleges.

2. Platform for you to prepare to become Global Professionals.

3. Encourages the spirit of competitiveness and accelerate learningthrough extra curricular activities.

4. Enhance problem solving abilities by application of IT concepts and Technology.

5. Provide opportunity for you to Network with Students from other Institutions and Professionals.

6. Exposes you to the State-of-the-art tools used by IT Industry, Very Early.

ALL Participants will Learn and There are No Losers

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Why Aspirations 2020?1. Contests Support Accelerated

Learning

2. Provides IT Industry General

Awareness and opportunity to

practice Life Skills

3. Brings to Focus Importance of

Problem Solving and Need for

Technical Competency

4. Helps you Benchmark yourself

with the Best-in-Class across

the State/ Country

India

Russia

China

Brazil

G6

Source: BRIC Report

MOST of the earlier Participants have got best placements.

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Who are Eligible to Participate?

1. Students from Campus Connect partner colleges and HR Recruiting

Engineering colleges

2. Need to be in Third or Final Year of Engineering or Final Year of

MCA

3. Any Discipline in Engineering is OK

4. There is NO FEE for any Contests. No TRAVEL is Involved.

5. You may choose to participate in ALL Contest Types.

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The Global Engineer = Versatilist

• Sound Concepts and Technical knowledge

• Life skills

• Process Orientation

• English Language Fluency

• Passion for Domain

• Integrate into Organization

� Peers, Managers, Juniors, Customers and Partners

• Adapt to Corporate Work

Culture

• Wok in Multi-cultural Virtual

Teams

• Synthesize Creative

‘Technical Solutions’ to

Solve ‘Business Problems’

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Aspirations2020

Expectations of Global Engineer

• Strong analytical skills

• Practical ingenuity, creativity; innovator

• Good communication skills

• Business, management skills

• High ethical standards, professionalism

• Dynamic/agile/resilient/flexible

• Lifelong learner

• Able to put problems in their socio-technical and operational context

• Adaptive leader

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Foundations of Contests

Entertainment quotient

Attractiveness

Relevance

Learning imparted

Professional

effectiveness

Likeliness to participate

Recall

Participation

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Contest Types

1. Programming Contesta. Online problem solving in teams

b. Automated evaluation of results

2. Paper Presentation2. Online Synopsis and Full Paper Upload into Campus Connect Portal3. Evaluation by Eminent Judges4. Online Presentations using WebEx 5. Onstage state level Finale and India level finale

3. Quiz Contest2. Teaser, College, Inter-College, State and All India Level Team Events3. Onstage Fun-filled Event in State and India level events4. Exciting Prizes for Winners and Runners5. Topics include technological, life skills and current affairs

4. Distinguished Studenta. Recognizing Students Demonstrating Unique Strengthsb. Acknowledged by Peers and Faculty

Participation in Programming contest is mandatory to participate in other 3 events

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Teaser RoundContest Type Key Activities Responsibilities

1. All participants need to register on the portal

2. College faculty needs to motivate students to register contests.

3. DC CC Anchor will be the local contact point for all interactions

4. Participating college will provide implementation support

5. All learning resources will be available on the portal

6. All teaser round results will be consolidated by CC anchor

Programming Contest • Familiarization with DevSquare environment

• Sample problems and solutions

• Objective is to select 51 best programmers

• Internet access from colleges

• DevSquare – Platform

• Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet

• Infosys Educators (PF)

Paper Presentation • Conducted at participating colleges in-class

• College faculty and volunteers will conduct test

• Participants will take 20 questions test for selection

• Paper abstract will be validated by faculty

• GreyCaps – Question paper

• DevSquare – Online env.

• College – Faculty + Facilities

Quiz • Conducted at participating colleges in-class



• Objective is to select 24-30 best students




Distinguished Student • Conducted at participating colleges in-class



•Objective is to select top 8-10 best students




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College RoundContest Type Key Activities Responsibilities

1. College faculty CC SpoC has to update the participants list qualified for inter-college round contests.

2. DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions

3. Participating college will provide implementation support


5. All college round results will be consolidated by CC anchor

Programming Contest • Conducted at respective college

• The student can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions

• Objective is to select top 1 best team of 3 programmers in

the college

• Internet access from colleges


• Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet


•Infy DC – Webinars

Paper Presentation • Conducted at participating colleges in-class

• Participants will present their papers

• External jury will evaluate to select top 1 paper




• Infy DC -- Webinars

Quiz • Conducted at participating colleges in-class



• Objective is to select TOP 3 teams of 2 students each




•Infy DC -- Webinars

Distinguished Student • Conducted at participating colleges in-class



• Need to Select TOP 3 students for inter college online

Contest





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Inter-college Round

Contest Type Key Activities Responsibilities

1. DC CC Anchor will update the list of participants qualified for state round contests.2. DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions

3. Participating college will provide implementation support4. All learning resources will be available on the portal

5. All Inter-college round results will be consolidated by CC anchor

6. Infosys DC anchors will monitor all contests and run some contests using Webinars and WebEx

Programming Contest • Conducted at respective college• Students can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions

• Objective is to select Top 1 best teams of 3 programmers from that Zone.• Internet access from colleges

• DevSquare – Platform• Colleges – Comp Lab + Internet

• Infosys Educators (PF)• Infy DC – Webinars

Paper Presentation • Conducted at participating colleges in inter-college event• Top team from each college will participate in inter-college round

• External jury, GreyCaps team will evaluate the papers through webex

• GreyCaps –• DevSquare – Online env.

• College – Faculty + Facilities•Infy DC -- WebEx

Quiz • Conducted at participating colleges in inter-colleges

• Participants will take 20 questions test for selection• TOP ONE team from each college will be selected for inter

• college round finals•TOP one team from each college would again take a quiz test

• for final inter college rounds through webex


• DevSquare – Online env.• College – Faculty + Facilities


Distinguished Student • Conducted at participating colleges in inter-college round

• External Jury and GreyCaps will conduct live test through webex

• Top 3 students from each college will be selected to Participate in inter-college round online Event

• Participants will take 20 questions test for selection• TOP one student from each college would again take a test for final inter college

live rounds through webex



• College – Faculty + Facilities•Infy DC -- Webinars

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State RoundContest Type Key Activities Responsibilities

1. DC CC Anchors need to update the final list of students for state round contests

2. DC CC Anchor will be the contact point for all interactions

3. Respective Infosys DC will provide implementation support


5. All State round results will be consolidated by CC anchor

Programming Contest • Conducted at respective Infosys DC

• The student can choose to answer any 2 of the 3 questions

• Objective is to select Top 2 best programmers from state rounds


• Infosys – Comp Lab


Paper Presentation • Conducted at respective Infosys DC

• Infosys DC CC anchors and volunteers will conduct test

• Participants will present papers

• External Jury will evaluate the papers

• GreyCaps –

• Infosys DC– CC anchors+

Facilities

Quiz • Conducted at respective Infosys DC


• Winning Team from EACH inter college round will

Participate in State round




Facilities

Distinguished Student • Conducted at respective Infosys DC


• Winning student from EACH inter college round will

Participate in live State rounds



Facilities

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Over All Roll-Out Plans

Mar 16-20, 2009Mar 23-27, 2009Mar 23-27, 2009Mar 23-27, 2009Closure and Reporting

Mar 9-13, 2009Mar 16-20, 2009Mar 16-21, 2009Mar 16-21, 2009State Final Round

Mar 6-8, 2009Mar 7-13, 2009Mar 9-13, 2009Mar 9-13, 2009BREAK

Mar 2-5, 2009Mar 2-5, 2009Mar 4-7, 2009Mar 2-7, 2009Inter-college Round

Feb 27- Mar1, 2009Feb 27-Mar 1, 2009Mar 2-3, 2009Feb 28 and Mar 1st, 2009

Preparation for inter college round

Feb 23-26, 2009Feb 23-26, 2009Feb 25-28, 2009Feb 23-27, 2009College Round

Feb 14-22, 2009Feb 20-22, 2009Feb 21-24, 2009Feb 16-20, 2009Buffer, Preparation for College round

Feb 9-13, 2009Feb 16-19, 2009Feb 16-21, 2009Feb 3-13, 2009Teaser Round

Feb 7-8, 2009Feb 13-15, 2009Feb 9-13, 2009Feb 1-2, 2009Teaser Round _ Participant preparation

Feb 5-6, 2009Feb 11-12, 2009Feb 5-6, 2009Jan 29-31, 2009Campaign + Teaser Round kick-off

Feb 2-4, 2009Feb 9-10, 2009Feb 2-4, 2009Jan 27-28, 2009Campaign kick-off

Trivandrum DCChandigarh DCPune DCBhubaneswar DCActivity

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Prize Details …Everyone Gains!

Prizes1. Trophies for Winner/ Runner-up Colleges

2. Gifts for Winner/ Runner-up from Zonal,

State finals and National finals

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Stages of Contest

Contest DetailsAnd ResourcesOn CC Portal

Campaign atPartner Colleges

StudentRegistration

Teaser RoundOnline

Online College Rounds at

Colleges

StudentSelection forInter-College

Round

Online Inter-College Round

Student Selectionfor State Finals& Results on

Portal

Student Preparation

from CC portal

State Finals@Infosys DC &

Results on CC Portal

StudentPreparation from

CC portal

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Mandatory Programming Contest

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Why Participate in Programming Contest ?

1. Provides a unique platform for you to work in a team and demonstrate the problem solving, algorithmic thinking and programming skills that are Vital to any job in the Industry.

2. Provides Hands-on training environment over the Internet with lots of latest learning tools, resources and examples.

3. FREE participation environment, out-side the classroom activity.

4. Exciting prizes both for Individuals and Colleges.

5. Mandatory for participation in ALL other Contests.

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Programming Contest (PC)

Overview

• The programming contest aims to enhance the algorithmic skills combined with smart programming

• Contest is a team event

• Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquare platform

• Option to select the language (C , C++, JAVA, C# ) to build the program and availability of Online help

• Participants will Compile and run the program online

• Navigation details and the snapshots of the screen to be shared with the students before the contest

• Provision for Hands-on experience before the contest

• Learning resources will be provided on CC Portal

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Why Present a Paper?

• Please Remember – ‘Technical Competency’ is Critical.

• You Need to Develop Habits to Articulate Your Ides Fluently.

• You Need to Practice Effective Presentation Skills.

• You Need to Remain Updated about Latest Technologies.

• You Need to Practice to be a Team Player.

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Paper Presentation (PP)

Overview

• Technical paper to enhance IT/CS subject depth

• Typically aligned to Infosys Foundation Program courses

• Topics provided by Infosys

• Guidelines for Authoring Papers will also be Provided

• Papers to have nearly 750 words in Total and 150 word Synopsis (Template will be provided)

• This contest is a team event with 2 participants in each team

• Select papers will be uploaded on CC Portal

• Paper presentations will be online using Webex

• Jury team will also be online during paper presentation

• On-stage event only for State level contest

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Why Participate in Quiz?

• You will Need be Aware of Global Industry/ Business Perspectives.

• You will Need to Develop Interest in Many Dimensions of Industry.

• There are No Books Prescribed for Learning These.

• You Need to Interact with Global Professionals.

• You Need to Develop Competitive Spirit.

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Quiz

Overview

• The online Quiz contest aims to enhance the general and IT awareness of participants

• Contest is a team event

• Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquareplatform

• Live online quizzing by quiz master using Webex


• Learning resources will be provided on microsite

• College faculty to provide support for conducting online events


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Still, I am Unique, So?

• I have Excelled in academics and Co-Curricular Activities

• I have a Passion to Take Risk.

• I have a Proven Record of Achievements.

• I have a Roadmap to Become a ‘Global Professional’

Register yourself for ‘Distinguished Student’ Contest Category

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Distinguished Student (DS)

• Overview

• The Distinguished Student contest aims to recognize the life skills and unique talents of participants with good academic performance too

• Contest is an Individual centric event

• Online assessment and evaluation using DevSquareplatform

• Live online quizzing by quiz master using Webex


• College faculty to provide support for conducting online events


How to Participate?

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Steps to Participate

1. Visit Campus Connect Portal and Download Contest Details

2. Contact Campus Connect Single Point Contact (SPoC) in your College

3. Team-up with your Partner

4. Decide on Contests to Participate

5. Completely Understand Contest Rules, Guidelines etc.

6. Get your Questions Answered

7. Register Yourself for Contest(s) and Get Confirmation

8. Prepare, Prepare & Prepare for the Contests

9. Participate in teaser Round, win and prepare for College level Round

10. Participate in College Round

11. WIN and Prepare for Inter-college Level Contests

NO LOSERS, EVERYONE GAINS!

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Resources for Preparation

• CC Portal

� http://campusconnect.infosys.com/Aspirations/index.html

� http://campusconnect.infosys.com

• Reference material & Online resources like

� Landing page: http://devsquare.com/adc/dsweb/contest/campusconnect.jsp

� Flash Demo: http://devsquare.com/adc/dsweb/contest/java_flash_demo.html

� www.google.com

� Student volunteers, Faculty volunteers, Your college library, Campus Connect anchors

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Your Contacts in Your College

• SPoC

• Student Volunteers

• CC Faculty and Core team members

• Portal Helpdesk

• Infosys Contact details

S. NO Infy DC SPoC Email-ID Mobile#

1 Trivandrum DC Hari [email protected] +919895068932

2 Bhubaneswar DC Nirmalya [email protected] +919937347373

3 Chandigarh DC Manisha [email protected] +919779456037

4 Pune DC Sarfaraz [email protected] +919970097396

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Participate and WIN!!

Students

Documents

infosys campus

final year of engineering

technical competency

foundations of contests

global professionals

different contests

creative technical solutions

partner colleges