In the 2015 competition, students were asked to “Imagine MIT” … 20 years in the future. Submissions addressed what education at MIT might look like in 20 years. And, how much student life might change and what technologies we might be using. The iCampusAccessibility and Team a14z teams both approached this in unique ways and presented their vision to the judging panel on April 16, 2015.

The grand prize winning iCampusAccessibility team of William Li, ‘G and Dhruv Jain, ‘G provided a vision for a more accessible MIT. And runner-up Team a14z with members Colin McDonnell, ‘16; John Peurifoy, ’18; Gabriel Ginorio, ’18 and Sam Van Cise, ’18 explored the exponential future provided by computers and virtual reality to change the campus experience.

About the iCampus Prize

The iCampus Student Prize recognizes the innovative and creative application of technology that improves living and learning at MIT. The competition builds upon the entrepreneurism and spirit of service exhibited by MIT students to solve the world’s problems by focusing attention of what might be improved closer to home in MIT’s education and student life. The competition is open to all current MIT undergraduates and graduate students, both individuals and groups. Entries must involve the use of technology to enhance living and learning at MIT.

Further information on the iCampus Prize, as well as announcements of future competitions, can be found at iCampusPrize.mit.edu.

Imagine MIT … 20 years in the future! What will education at MIT look like? How much will student life change? What technologies will we be using? We challenge you to Imagine MIT in the future.

Important Details

The 2015 iCampus Prize marks a departure from past years–this year we’re asking you to help Imagine MIT in the future! The 2015 competition is a three round competition awarding prizes worth at least $5,000.

• Info session: Thursday, February 5th, 2015, 12-1pm, Room 5-233
• First Round – Submission Due: Monday, March 16th, 5pm
  (Idea Pitch/Feedback: Wednesday, March 18th, 3-5pm, Room 4-145)
  Share your initial thoughts with the review panel. This is an informal feedback session where we’ll discuss your ideas and help you improve them for the second round.
• Second Round – Storyboard Poster Session and Presentation: April 1 or 2, Exact Date TBA, Room TBA
  In this round you’ll present your vision for the future in the form of a storyboard, and you’ll present to the review panel. We expect 4-6 teams to be selected to compete in the final round. These teams will receive a $500 stipend that can be used to help produce their final presentation.
• Final Round Presentation and Competition: Date TBA, Room TBA
  The finalists will give a presentation, share a video or demonstrate their Imagine MIT vision of the future of living or learning at MIT.
• Award Presentation: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 4-5:40pm, Room 10-250
  The winner will be recognized at this year’s MIT Awards Convocation.