WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?

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ELIGIBILITY

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(L-R) CSUN Provost Mary Beth Walker, JPL Deputy Director Lt. Gen. Larry James, CSUN President Dianne Harrison and ARCS Founding Director Nhut Ho cut the ceremonial ribbon at ARCS opening event. Photo by Lee Choo, CSUN University Advancement

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OFFICIAL RULES

This contest is open to all currently enrolled CSUN students over 18 years old. *

 

Summary

Students must submit an idea in the form of a proposed project they would like to bring to life (make) utilizing the resources available at one of the Autodesk Technology Centers of their choice: San Francisco or Boston. The goal is to select a winner (or a group of winners) who will be granted a Residency at one of the Autodesk Technology Centers (Boston or San Francisco) that is more appropriated to complete their project (prototype).

 

Additional Disclaimers and Special Terms:

  • There will be only one entry per team/student.
  • All entries must be in English.
  • Most Autodesk software is free to current enrolled students (pending verification of student status) and you can download Autodesk software using this link: https://www.autodesk.com/education/students.
  • You own Intellectual Property of your design but we reserve the right to publish winners and their design in social media such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Autodesk websites.
  • Taxes: The value of any prize awarded to a winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner must provide a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. The winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes, and should consult with a tax advisor.
  • Autodesk contests are never open to citizens or residents of U.S.-embargoed countries (currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria).
  • Student must be enrolled at CSUN while participating at Autodesk Technology Center Residency program.

 

Project must:

  • Show innovation in the areas of Engineering, Art, Design and related fields.
  • Prototype must be able to be completed using the funds provided to the winner – $30,000.00
  • Be original (entry must not have been previously published or entered in a previous contest)

INSPIRATIONS

Here are some inspirations from past Autodesk Challenges. Click on an image to learn more.

Chengdu Phoenix Mountain Sports Park

The Porter School of Environmental Studies

Wearable Safety Device

Hyundai Mobility Vehicle

Clonee Facebook Data Centre

BAC Mono

China Zun Tower

AIRA

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PROGRAM DATES

JUDGING CRITERIA

ROUND 1

ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT

USE OF FUSION 360

CONTEXT

QUALITY OF PRESENTATION

MANUFACTURABILITY

ROUND 2

WEBSITE

BILL OF MATERIALS AND BUDGET

CONTEXT

QUALITY OF PRESENTATION

MANUFACTURABILITY

PRIZES

$20k for 1st prize to be used for residency – travel expenses, room and board, materials for making a prototype

$7K for 2nd prize in scholarship money to be divided among the team

$3K for 3rd prize in scholarships to be divided among the team

HOW TO ENTER

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Official Rules.pdf

 

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

AUTODESK TECHNOLOGY CENTERS

Learn more about Autodesk Technology Centers and current and past projects.

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EQUIPMENT

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REQUEST FOR TRAINING

Request for training and questions can be directed to:

Technical Manager: Tim Paul – tim.paul@autodesk.com

Education Program Manager: Fabiola Clayton – fabclayton@autodesk.com

Student Ambassador: Abraham Meltzner – abraham.meiszner.845@my.csun.edu

Student Ambassador: Eliot Saddler –

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