IET-NTU STUDENT SECTION PRESENTS

IET GreenTECH April 4th to 5th 2011

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ABOUT IET AND IET-NTU STUDENT SECTION

NTU is proud to be the first varsity in Singapore with IET's (Institution of Engineering and Technology) presence. IET is one of the worlds leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community based in UK, having more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. It aims to provide a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world. We, IET-NTU Student Section, aim to provide a smoother transition from the academic realm to working life for the engineering undergraduate. IET NTU Student Chapter is proud to present IET Greentech 2011.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND ITS FUTURE

Green technology is a technology which is environmentally friendly. It is created and used in a way that conserves natural resources and the environment. It is also referred to as environmental technology and clean technology. Green technology is a field of new, innovative ways to make changes in daily life.

Currently, this Clean Technology is in the beginning stages of its development, so the future will only bring bigger and better things for this field. In Singapore, S$350 million worth of public funding has been committed to green technology, which runs the gamut from solar power, fuel cells, and wind power.

OBJECTIVES OF IET GREENTECH

IET GreenTECH is a large scaled and inspiring event that IET-NTU Student Section is going to hold in NTU. By organizing this meaningful event, we hope to:

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1. Promote lively projects and activities to capture the imagination and show how science its impacts, uses and applications.

2. Provide a platform for the innovative project teams to display their most up to date projects and research results

3. Cultivate environmental awareness among NTU students.

4. Raise and enhance the scientific awareness among the NTU students

5. Stimulate creativity and enthusiasm for inventing, creating, designing and researching among the local undergraduates.

6. Promote the society - IET to students and recruit more members to join the global professional global network.

IET GREENTECH
GreenTECH, under the umbrella of IET, is a large scaled event which serves as a platform to NTU students to showcase their latest inventions and products based on technologies which are environmental friendly. This event will not only create environmental awareness, but will also promote lively projects and activities to capture the imagination among NTU students.

Students who have novel ideas and projects are beckoned to come forward and leverage on this opportunity to share with the audience what their ideals and projects can do to help Singapore move towards a sustainable future. Last year 17 project teams from various schools in NTU participated and benefitted tremendously from the exchange of ideas. This year, leveraging on the success of the previous GreenTECH 2010, we are intending to make IET GreenTECH 2011

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bigger and better than the previous year. Apart from the schools in NTU, we aim to involve other varsities this year. In addition, we will

i)

Invite companies which are engaged in green technology to showcase their products as well as share their experiences with the NTU community. These companies could be Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards (SEAA) Winners who were recognized for their green practices and commitment towards sustainable development. Eg: Gammon Construction Ltd, Samwoh, SilosoBeach Resort. (http://www.greenbusinesstimes.com)

ii)

Invite government/ semi govt. representatives who are actively involved in promoting green technology, e.g. Executive Director of SIMTech (Singapore Institute of manufacturing Technology) who have collaborated with Swedens Linkoping University for research on areas of remanufacturing, clean production technology processes and industrial symbiosis, the heads of the Singapore Environment Council (SEC) and the Singapore Manufacturers Federation (SMa),

iii)

Invite NTU professors to display their research projects of inventions that are related to green technology,

iv)

Contact Ureca students who are engaged in green tech projects to showcase their projects and findings

v)

Invite teams from various varsities such as NUS and Polytechnics to showcase their research projects related to Green Technology

The invited teams will have the opportunity to share their experience and the ideas behind their hard work and effort on our stage. 15 minutes of on stage presentation at the opening ceremony regarding their prototype will be given to each invited teams. This will give NTU students a better idea of how these prototypes function and keep abreast with the latest technologies and innovation in the 21st century. Furthermore, the teams that are involved in the event will be able to exchange ideas and knowledge in our meaningful event.

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EVENT DETAILS Date Duration Time Event Venue

: 4th April 2011 5th April 2011 : 2 Days : 11.00 am 4.00 pm : NTU

Program details : Opening ceremony of IET GreenTECH 2011 will start at 11:30am on 4th
April, and lasts for three hours, the details during opening ceremony is shown in Appendix A. After opening ceremony, it will be show time for all the projects. Participants will have a good opportunity to share with each other about their experiences in doing this project, and students passing by will have the chance to get up-close with these projects and technologies. To liven up the event, a lucky draw contest will be held, and attractive prizes will be given away. The prizes were distributed on the final day of the event. Since this is a two-day event, projects including posters and prototypes will be displayed on both days and we will have people to guard the event properties overnight.

Rehearsal on the previous night of event: The stage will be erected, all posters are
to be pasted on soft board and all tables and chairs are to be arranged in place. PowerPoint slides and all other media required will be tested. *Remarks: Only project teams participating in presentation will be required to join the rehearsal and no guests are to be present at the rehearsal. No sound system will be used during this phase.

PUBLICITY OF EVENT
2 Banners (1m X 3m) with information on IET GreenTECH 2011 will each be put up on the wall in front of the staircase leading to LT1 and on the backdrop of the stage. Promoted in websites (i.e. edveNTUre, IET-NTU Student Section official website, Facebook, and forums).
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Posters (A3) with information of IET GreenTECH 2011 will be displayed along the 2 academic spines, and canteens. Advertising in Green Business Times Publicize on the new TV channel found around campus. Flyers with information of IET GreenTECH 2011 will be printed and distributed throughout NTU. Mass emails will be sent via NTU mail to inform and promote this event to all the students in NTU. IET GreenTECH 2011 will be notified through NTU Campus Buzz as well.

MEDIA INVITED
The Straits Times Nanyang Chronicle The Tribune Publications from external teams school will be invited to capture the event if possible.

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Appendix A: Flow of Opening Ceremony

Date: 4th March 2010

Time 1100-1130

Time: 1130-1400
Activities

Arrival of IET Singapore Committee, respective school professors and guests Arrival of Opening Ceremony Guest of Honor Introduction of GOH by emcees Speech by GOH

1130 1130-1145

1145-1200 1200-1215

Slideshow Presentation from MAE Solar Car Team GOH proceeds to the Solar Car and startup the NTU Solar car under the guidance of the MAE Solar Car Team members, the highlight of IET GreenTECH 2011 Opening Ceremony Photo Taking by the External Media, Nanyang Chronicles and Tribune while GOH startup the Solar Car

1215-1230

Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation GOH to Proceed to stage area to receive the Token of Appreciation On stage, GOH will be having a group photo with the IET Singapore Committee and respective professors

1230-1300

IET NTU President will lead GOH to tour around the exhibition area with the IET Singapore Committee Members GOH will have refreshment with IET Singapore Committee and IET NTU President in the VIP Refreshment Area (LT1A Foyer) Departure of GOH Page 7/10

1300-1400

1400

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Appendix B: Past Event Photos IET GreenTECH 2010

IET GreenTECH 10 kicked off on a high note with the cutting of ribbon by our guest of Honor Dean of Students, Prof. Lok Tat Seng, IET president and several other distinguished Prof. from various schools in NTU.

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Our commitment to a sustainable future

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IET GreenTECH 2010 had reached out and impacted the lives of the student population in NTU by raising their awareness towards green technologies.

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