{"611284":{"#nid":"611284","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Fall 2018 Convergence Innovation Competition Submission Deadline","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAbout the CIC\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Convergence Innovation Competition (CIC) encourages students to create innovative, viable products and experiences whether they are projects for classes, individual classes or even beyond that. Categories are determined by our campus, industry, and community partners. Winning entries will include a working end-to-end prototype which operates on converged services, media, networks, services, and platforms as well as a value proposition model. CIC winners go on to commercialization, other competitions, as well as internship and job opportunities strengthened by their competition experience. CIC is an annual event produced by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/rnoc.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGT-RNOC\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ipat.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EIPaT\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESubmissions for the Fall 2018 Convergence Innovation Competition are due by \u003Cstrong\u003Emidnight on Sunday, November 11\u003C\/strong\u003E.\u0026nbsp;This semester\u0026#39;s categories include:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EClimate Solutions\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOffered in partnership with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/cic.gatech.edu\/participate\/submission\/globalchange.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGlobal Change Program\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;, this category is focused on developing practical solutions related to climate change. Solutions may contribute to limiting carbon emissions; coping with environmental, social, and\/or business changes; or promoting a greater understanding of how climate change impacts well-being and prosperity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EActive Aging\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis category promotes the vision that all individuals\u0026mdash;regardless of age, socioeconomic status or healthfully engage in life; sustaining relationships, independence and quality of life while continuing to learn, grow, and contribute to society.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003EPlayers and Fans\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis category encompasses innovations that benefit athletes, artists, entertainers, esports gamers, fans, owners, or professionals supporting these trades, whether amateur, youth, or professional. Solutions could focus on improving performance, expanding access and interest in the craft, lowering financial or other barriers to participation, skills acquisition, injury prevention, and enhancing the fan experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThink your idea doesn\u0026#39;t fit these categories? Ask us! Categories are intended to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eshape\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Eyour ideas, not\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Eexclude\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003Ethem.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn more about the competition at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/cic.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EConvergence Innovation Competition website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Submissions for the Fall 2018 Convergence Innovation Competition are due by midnight on Sunday, November 11."}],"uid":"27980","created_gmt":"2018-09-11 14:03:40","changed_gmt":"2018-09-11 19:27:52","author":"Alyson Key","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2018-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","event_time_end":"2018-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","event_time_end_last":"2018-11-11T00:00:00-05:00","gmt_time_start":"2018-11-11 05:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2018-11-11 05:00:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2018-11-11 05:00:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"611330":{"id":"611330","type":"image","title":"Fall 2018 Convergence Innovation Competition","body":null,"created":"1536694012","gmt_created":"2018-09-11 19:26:52","changed":"1536694012","gmt_changed":"2018-09-11 19:26:52","alt":"Fall 2018 Convergence Innovation Competition","file":{"fid":"232736","name":"CIC_Fall_Flyer_18_replaced_graphic.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CIC_Fall_Flyer_18_replaced_graphic.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/CIC_Fall_Flyer_18_replaced_graphic.png","mime":"image\/png","size":5579466,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/CIC_Fall_Flyer_18_replaced_graphic.png?itok=-kynNLTr"}}},"media_ids":["611330"],"groups":[{"id":"69599","name":"IPaT"},{"id":"594329","name":"Smart Cities and Inclusive Innovation"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"63931","name":"CIC"},{"id":"63951","name":"Convergence Innovation Competition"},{"id":"12888","name":"IPaT"},{"id":"104921","name":"GT-RNOC"},{"id":"117961","name":"gt-lorraine"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1788","name":"Other\/Miscellaneous"}],"invited_audience":[{"id":"174045","name":"Graduate students"},{"id":"78751","name":"Undergraduate students"}],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}