Who can enter?
The competition is open to any Affiliate, Associate or Young Member of the Institution. If you aren't already registered please do so here:iMeche RegistrationYou must be a registered iMeche member to enter. Note student registration is free!

Subject:
Competitors are to give an oral presentation on a mechanical/manufacturing engineering related subject. This could range from design of a new medical device to 3D printing of a automotive component so don't be constrained. Presentation slides, materials or props can be used to support a presentation.

What do competitors have to do?
Competitors are required to prepare a written presentation summary of 200 words maximum using the entrants form found here:Application FormThis should be sent directly toroiymchair@imechenearyou.orgby 5pm on the 23rd of November 2017

Selection Process:
From these entries5 finalistswill be selected to present on the 27th November to the panel of experts. The finalists must give their presentation as an individual regardless of whether the subject is part of a group technical project. Judges will expect more experienced competitors to have developed presentation skills and their marking assessment will reflect this. A winning entry in any year is not eligible for entry in subsequent years.

Presentation Details:
Finalists must give an oral presentation to be broken down as follows:
Presentation length: 15 mins
Discussion and questions from judges: maximum 10 mins

Judging:
90% of the total marks are given for presentation with only 10% for technical content. This ensures that, while all presentations must have mechanical engineering content in its broadest sense (e.g. purpose, research, design, feasibility, and practicality), all presentations have the same chance of success despite varying degrees of technical content. The decision of the judges on the award of the prizes shall be final and no correspondence can be entered into.

Prizes
Competition winners will receive: 1st Prize: £300 and certificate 2nd Prize: £200 and certificate