The Engineering Expo & Innovation Festival |
The Engineering Expo & Innovation Festival at British International University in Slemani is a three-day event that celebrates student creativity and engineering achievements, showcasing innovative projects across various fields. Here’s an overview of the event:
Event Overview
Name: Engineering Expo & Innovation Festival
Date: December 10-12, 2024
Location: BIU Campus, Engineering Department Halls and Outdoor Pavilion
Key Features
Project Exhibitions
Student Presentations: Engineering students from all years will present projects, from prototypes to fully functioning models, focused on sustainable energy, robotics, civil infrastructure, and biomedical devices.
Interactive Demos: Visitors can interact with projects like renewable energy models, autonomous drones, and smart home technologies, designed to tackle real-world problems.
Workshops and Skill-Building Sessions
3D Printing and Prototyping: This workshop teaches students the fundamentals of 3D modeling and rapid prototyping.
Coding and Robotics: A hands-on workshop where students can program robots and explore the basics of automation.
Sustainable Design: Focusing on environmentally friendly engineering solutions, this session will guide participants through designing energy-efficient structures and systems.
Competitions
Innovation Challenge: Teams will compete to solve engineering problems using limited resources, with an emphasis on creativity and practicality.
Best Project Awards: Prizes will be awarded for the top student projects, judged on innovation, functionality, and impact on local communities.
Industry Networking Opportunities
Representatives from local engineering firms, tech companies, and government agencies will be present, offering students networking opportunities and potential internships.
Panel Discussions
The Future of Engineering in Kurdistan: Local industry leaders and faculty members will discuss the evolving engineering landscape and how students can shape it.
The Engineering Expo & Innovation Festival aims to inspire students, connect academia with industry, and foster a spirit of innovation, with BIU providing a platform for students to contribute creative solutions to local and global engineering challenges.