The Avnet Tech Games, hosted each April at the University of Advancing Technology campus in Tempe, AZ, is a collegiate competition that challenges Arizona students to solve real-world problems with technology. Both the traditional competitive events and the virtual games require students to apply their knowledge, creativity, decision-making, problem-solving and technical skills. Students can work in teams or independently on a national level.
This year’s event will be held Saturday, April 10, and the event is open to the public. Activities begin at 7:30am with awards and recognition at 4pm.
The Avnet Tech Games feature nine multidisciplinary technology competitions as follows:
- Accenture Green Data Center Challenge: Develop and present a proposal to retrofit a legacy data center as a model Green Data Center.
- AMD Build, Troubleshoot & Tune the Fastest Computer: Build, troubleshoot and tune a PC the fastest.
- Digital Design Challenge: Create, validate and document a FPGA design that works on the provided circuit board.
- Networking within the Enterprise: Connect and configure a wired computer network to support a fictitious company’s business demands.
- Patch Panel Madness: Build a working data network using the provided network diagram, cabling, patch panels, switches and racks.
- Project Greenlight — Solar Powered LED Challenge: Design, build, test and present the best overall solar-powered “green energy” solid-state lamp.
- Robot Race Obstacle Course: Build and program a robot to maneuver and tow objects through different courses.
- VMware Virtualization Challenge: Create a virtual server environment
- Win the Pitch — Event Creation: Pitch a theme/tag line, graphical treatment, motivational video and stage design concept for the upcoming Omni Corporation International event.
In addition to the competitions, there will be game-day drawings, but you must be present to win! Prizes include:
- Computer/Xbox 360 Combo Unit – open to students participating in onsite or virtual games
- Apple iPad or HP Laptop – open to ATG Facebook Fans or Twitter Followers (students only)
- Desktop Computer – open to ATG Facebook Fans or Twitter Followers (non-students only)
- Flip Videocam - Find the Gnomes! – open to everyone
- Apple iTouch – open to students participating in the Networking Hour
The Avnet Tech Games program also includes a networking event to help students connect with prospective employers. Representatives from Accenture, AMD, Avnet, Microsoft, Premise One, STMicroelectronics, TelTech Networks, VMware and other local companies will participate in the event.
Winning students will receive $1,000 scholarships that can be applied to the college of their choice.
For more information, visit www.avnettechgames.com
Website Mentions:
Avnet, Inc. - http://www.Avnet.com
University of Advancing Technology - http://www.UAT.edu
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