[vc_row disable_element=”yes” bg_color=”#d1d1d1″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]iWISE2017 organizing committee is calling on students from Ottawa universities and colleges (Algonquin College: Carleton University; & University of Ottawa) to organize 4-Person Teams to present a 15 minute PowerPoint Presentation on their proposal for practical/cost-effective actions that Ottawa i.) citizens and/or ii.) not-for-profit organizations and/or iii) businesses and/or iv) local governments can take to manage their energy use, save money and do their part to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in the City of Ottawa to the prescribed Paris Accord limits. In addition to their university sources, students will find guidance for their presentation in the Climate Change Action Plans of:
- the Province of Ontario’s ‘2016 Climate Change Action Plan’ (see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/climate-change-action-plan )
- the City of Ottawa’s 2014 ‘Air Quality and Climate Change Management Plan’ (see: http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/planning-and-development/official-plan-and-master-plans/air-quality-and-climate-change)
- the Federal Government’s ‘Climate Change Action Plan’ (that we understand will be completed following the 9 Dec. 2016 consultations with the Provinces & Territories).
The Student’s PowerPoint presentations may include short video clips and enhancements, as long as the time of the total presentation stays within the 15 minute time period.
iWISE2017 provides a global venue for scientists, practitioners, policy makers, and leaders from around the world to integrate research, technology and expertise in the fields of water, informatics, sustainability and environment; and foster insights into practical actionable outcomes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”1359″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]
“Help individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and governments manage their energy use and save money.”
Modestly adjusted quote from the Government of Ontario’s 2016 Climate Change Action Plan
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- 15 minute (max) PowerPoint presentation, with speaking points in notes section, generated by a group of up to (4) undergraduate students.
Submissions in electronic format only - Submissions must use the cover page template found on the Conference Website (https://www.sciencetarget.com/iwise2017/)
- Submissions to be received by the IWISE2017 secretariat (iwise@sciencetarget.com) no later than May 30, 2017
- Maximum of one nomination per academic unit of each university/college
[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Note”][vc_column_text]A quality control pre-screening of the presentations will be done by the IWISE2017 Student Challenge Technical Committee Jury to insure that they meet Conference standards.
Successful applicants will be notified that their presentation has been accepted by May 30, 2017 and they will receive free admission to attend the iWIESE2017 conference sessions.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”At the Conference”][vc_column_text]The Student Challenge will take place 5 July 2017. Each 15 minute student presentation will be followed by a short question-and-answer period between the Technical Committee Jury and the presenting team members. As laid out in the ‘Evaluation Criteria’ below, the IWISE2017 Technical Committee Jury will be looking for practical proposals that will have the biggest impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Ottawa and that will “Help individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations manage their energy use and save money”; as well as for the Visual and Oral quality of the presentation, as well as the Team’s performance during the Question and Answer session with the Jury.
Organizing Committee is working to have the presentations broadcast live and recorded for future broadcasts, including on the Conference website and social media.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Evaluation”][vc_column_text]
- Environment and sustainability content applicable for Ottawa Region (60%)
- Visual and Oral quality of presentation (30%)
- Performance during the question-and-answer period with the Jury (10%)
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- 1st Place Award:
- Honorarium (amount to be confirmed shortly) and a Certificate.
- Special mention in Conference Report and Hosting presentation on the Conference website.
- Free publication in a Science Target journal.
- 2nd Place Award:
- Honorarium (amount to be confirmed shortly) and a Certificate.
- Special mention in Conference Report and Hosting presentation on the Conference website.
- Free publication in a Science Target journal.
- 3rd Place Award:
- Honorarium (amount to be confirmed shortly) and a Certificate.
- Special mention in Conference Report and Hosting presentation on the Conference website.
- Free publication at Science Target journals.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”STUDENT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM” add_shadow_text=”yes” shadow_text=”STUDENT CHALLENGE REGISTRATION FORM”][vc_column_text]Registration in the challenge is currently unavailable. For information, please email iwise@sciencetarget.com [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]