CANADIAN ENGINEERING COMPETITION

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1 CANADIAN ENGINEERING COMPETITION MCGILL UNIVERSITY 2016 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

2 A Message from the Chair of CEC 2016 Dear Potential Sponsor, My name is Dean Di Giorgio and as chair of the Canadian Engineering Competition 2016, I am pleased to present this year s national engineering competition. Hosted by McGill University, CEC 2016 will be held in the vibrant and colourful city of Montreal. We find ourselves lucky to be in such a place, as Montreal lends itself to be a particularly exciting and memorable stage for any event. The Canadian Engineering Competition is a special event because it gathers the brightest of our nation. In order to receive an invitation to this competition, not only must a student place first in their school s respective engineering competition, but they must rank in the top two of their region s competition as well. As such, only top talent will be accepted to showcase their skills in design, debate, and presentation. As a sponsor, you would be given access to this top of the line competition. Participants of the CEC are the future leaders of the engineering industry and they have been gathered to one place. Through networking, mentoring and exposing your ideologies, you have the chance to make an impact on the future. We are tremendously excited to see this event through and would very much appreciate any support you are willing to give. It is events like these that make the Canadian engineering programs so admirable and exciting. I would like to thank you on behalf of the organizing committee for your interest in the Canadian Engineering Competition 2016, and we hope you join us at McGill in Yours Sincerely, Dean Di Giorgio Chair 2

3 A Message from the McGill Dean of Engineering To Whom It May Concern: The McGill Faculty of Engineering is proud to support an initiative undertaken by our students to host the 2016 edition of the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), an annual event that brings together about 150 of this country s top engineering students. The benefits that accrue from the event are many, both for the students who participate and the industry partners who lend a helping hand. Working cohesively as a team, using time efficiently and communicating more effectively are just a few of the learning opportunities that competitions of this nature provide. My colleagues and I enthusiastically endorse this student-run initiative at McGill Engineering and encourage individuals and corporations to offer whatever support they can, both to the 2016 competition and to those that follow in the years ahead. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. Sincerely, Jim A. Nicell Dean of Engineering 3

4 About the Canadian Engineering Competition The Canadian Engineering Competition, known as CEC, is an annual student-run initiative that has been held every year since its inception 1985 and that brings together over 175 students from Canadian engineering programs. It annually gathers and tests the brightest undergraduate engineering students that Canadian universities have to offer. The competition is coordinated by an organizing committee composed by students from a school selected by the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students. McGill University was selected as host of the 2016 edition, to be held in March. For over 350 years, Montreal has been a nexus of cultural and industrial development in the Western world. From humble beginnings as a fur trading post and mission centre in the 17th century, Montreal has grown to become of the country s leaders in aerospace, transportation, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and even video game design. Each year, a theme is determined to provide the competition with an identity. Our organizing commitee decided to choose the theme a beacon in the dark to highlight the ability of engineers to overcome the most dire situations with the might of innovation and the power of teamwork. The theme aims to expose the Canadian engineering talent to these challenges such as large-scale disasters and issues like extreme poverty, in the hopes that they are inspired to resolve worldwide problems in the future. 4

5 Categories The CEC is comprised of seven categories, which are evidently the focus of the event. They allow participants to apply the skills that they have learned in the classroom in a professional setting. Sponsors will have the opportunity to associate their names to a competition of their choice. Consulting Engineering Teams of four students compete against each other to design and offer the best solution to a large-scale engineering problem. Social, economic, environmental and political aspects of the solution have to be considered in presentations to the judges, who represent potential clients. Although the solution comprises the major portion of the team s score, the report and presentation collectively are important. Extemporaneous Debate Two teams of students (two students per team) go head-to-head in a parliamentary style debate competition. Although some rules of parliamentary procedure have been relaxed, the challenge lies in presenting well constructed and articulate arguments with minimal preparation time. Innovative Design A team of students present their innovative design or product idea to a panel of judges. These designs are to be prepared before the competition and can involve any discipline of engineering. Judges will base their evaluations of the designs on technical value, functionality, and marketability. Additionally, the designs will be displayed in an exposition area open to all competition attendees. Engineering Communications Participants in teams of one or two will have to explain a complicated technical concept or issue in a way that is comprehensible to the general public. The presentations have to discuss social, economic, environmental, and political impacts. They will be judged primarily on content and presentation style. 5

6 Categories Senior Design A team of four students are given a complex design problem. Teams are typically given eight hours immediately after the problem is revealed and are required to design and realize a prototype, as well as prepare a presentation describing their solution. The teams will then put their prototypes to the test by demonstrating them in action in a public setting in front of a panel of judges. Typically, this competition is reserved for those in the later years of their engineering degree. Junior Design Much like the senior design competition, a team of four students are given a design challenge. However, this challenge is at a lower difficulty level than its counterpart. Within eight hours after the challenge has been revealed, teams must design and realize a prototype, and prepare a presentation on their solution. Again, the teams will then test their prototypes in front of a panel of judges as well as to the general public. Typically, this competition is reserved for those in the earlier years of their degree. Reengineering A team of two students are given a relevant design that is required to be reengineered under a new set of constraints. After these details are revealed, teams will have eight hours to fabricate a design and presentation. Teams are required to take into account all relevant aspects of the engineering process such as material availability, finances, and so on. A panel of judges will assess their design based on practicality, originality, feasibility, and marketability.. 6

7 Why Partner With CEC 2016? An event of the magnitude of CEC requires the support of several agents and our biggest priority is to ensure that our partners are benefitted from our relationship. Canada-Wide Publicity We offer varying degrees of publicity to our partners, ranging from their logos on our website to the naming of competition categories and even keynote addresses during the event. Visible across the nation, the Canadian Engineering Competition attracts both local and national media attention, which paired with the presence of students from all corners of Canada will allow your company to share its brand and vision on a national scale. Support of Student Initiatives Extra-curricular activities are an important piece of the puzzle that makes up an Engineer in training. By partnering with the Canadian Engineering Competition, your company can play an important role in shaping the Engineers of tomorrow by giving them the opportunity to apply and develop vital practical skills that are not taught in the classroom. The Talent of Tomorrow The CEC provides a fast-paced setting where your company will be able to assess top engineering students first-hand as they work to complete a challenging engineering task. This is an ideal place to recruit the engineers of tomorrow as the event provides an environment that is highly conducive to networking opportunities. In addition to a welcome cocktail, a career fair, and a closing banquet, our partners are invited to exchange with competitors at related events and in competitions for which they are judges. 7

8 Levels of Support PATRON $ PLATINUM $ GOLD $ SILVER $5 000 BRONZE $2 500 SUPPORTER $1 000 Logo size XL L M M S XS Logo + Competitor s Guide Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes + Social Media Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes + Apparel Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes + Website Full Presence Full Presence + Official Banner Yes Yes Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Sponsor Page Opening Cocktail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Catalogue of CVs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Career Fair Choice of Location Large Booth Large Booth Medium Booth Small Booth Promotional Material Any Any Closing Banquet Competitors Guide 4 Invites & Speech Welcome Message Medium Item Medium Item Small Item 4 Invites 3 Invites 2 Invites 1 Invite Full Page 1/2 Page Blurb Judges Award Presentation Yes Yes Yes Naming Rights CEC Category 8

9 We are happy to work with you to ensure you receive the most out of your partnership with us. If you would like to pursue a sponsorship arrangement or obtain more information please do not hesitate to contact us or check our website! Dean Di Giorgio CEC 2016 Chair chair@cec2016.com McConnell Engineering Building, Suite Rue University Montreal, QC H3A 0E9