Big Ideas @Berkeley

Big Ideas @ Berkeley:  Inspiring Student Innovation - Up to $300,000 in 

prizes available for 2012!

Since its founding in 2006, UC Berkeley's annual Big Ideas Contest has 

inspired innovative and high-impact student projects aimed at solving 

the world's most pressing problem. By seeking out and supporting smart 

and promising new ideas, Big Ideas has produced remarkable results.

This year's competition promises up to $300,000 in awards

Contest categories include:

Global Poverty Alleviation

Improving Student Life

Information Technology for Society

Energy Efficiency

Creative Expression for Social Justice

Scaling Up Big Ideas (for previous Big Ideas & Bears Breaking Boundaries 

contest winners)

*Pre-Proposal Submissions are due by November 21, 2011*

Interested students are encouraged to learn more about building 

effective interdisciplinary student teams and writing proposals at the 

following sessions:

To learn more about the contest and content of the workshops please 

visit the Big Ideas website:

http://bigideas.berkeley.edu

For real-time news updates and further information regarding upcoming 

deadlines and events, please follow us on our Big Ideas@Berkeley 

Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Ideas-at-Berkeley/145840998807651

We look forward to hearing about your Big Ideas!