Introduction:

In addition to the standard ECE477 course experience, opportunities exist for students within ECE477 to participate in various national and international competitions using their ECE477 senior design projects. Competitions give students opportunities for cash prizes, prestige, and travel to exotic destinations. A few competitions ECE477 students have historically participated in are described below; students interested in additional opportunities should contact course staff.

The Cornell Cup Competition:

Cornell Cup USA is a college-level embedded design competition sponsored by Intel which began in 2012. The competition seeks students who develop innovative embedded technology applications, particularly those utilizing Intel products and technology. The competition is held at the beginning of the summer each year at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fl, and offers students the opportunity to win up to $10,000. For additional information on the Cornell Cup, please see the competition website.

The Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition:

The Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition is a long-running entrepreneurship competition, held locally at Purdue's West Lafayette, IN campus. The competition involves teams of undergraduate students, graduate students, and staff who have developed business plans. The competition is held in February each year, with $100,000 available in prize money across multiple divisions. For additional information on the Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition, please see the competition website.

Other Competitions and Special Events:

In addition to the competitions listed above, other competitions and events exist which have not had prior Purdue ECE involvement. Some available competitions are listed here. If a student team is interested in a competition, listed below or otherwise, please contact course staff