Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, has announced that registration
is now open to college student teams across the nation to compete in the Avnet
Tech Games. Now in its 10th year, the Avnet Tech Games competition
matches college students with real-world technology and engineering
challenges in a high-stakes competition for college scholarships. This
year’s competition features both live and virtual games. The live onsite
competition will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at The
University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz. More information can
be found at www.avnettechgames.com.
“Avnet’s ongoing commitment to STEM-based learning initiatives, like the
Avnet Tech Games, help to shine a spotlight on the emerging technical
talent in our local and national schools,” said Teri Radosevich, vice
president of community relations and public affairs, Avnet, Inc. “For
the past nine years, Avnet has awarded nearly $300,000 in scholarships
and honorariums to students and faculty through the Avnet Tech Games
competition helping to ensure that future generations continue to reap
the rewards of STEM education.”
The 2015 onsite Avnet Tech Games are open to Arizona college students
only and include the following challenges:
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Cisco
Network Expert Security Battle: Competitors will be challenged to
set up, deploy, troubleshoot and repair a network similar to a small
office configuration.
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HP
Fastest Computer Build: This is a true test of speed where
competitors must build, troubleshoot and tune a PC the fastest.
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Desktop
Domination: Using the Windows 7 operating system, competitors must
complete a series of tasks, without falling prey to pitfalls.
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Digital
Design Dilemma: Create, validate and document a FPGA design that
works on a provided circuit board.
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Green
Data Center Challenge: Students will be asked to design a
state-of-the-art data center from the ground up.
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Java
Blitz: Using Java 7 Standard Edition, students will develop an
application that can pass a set of one or more JUnit tests.
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Robot
Race Obstacle Course: Competitors will be asked to build and
program a robot to maneuver objects through different mazes.
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Solar
Scrimmage: Students will be challenged to design, build, test and
present the best overall solar-powered "green energy" water pumping
system.
Students participating in the Arizona onsite games will have the
opportunity to network with Avnet executives, as well as event sponsors
and business leaders from companies such as Cisco, DP Air, Hewlett
Packard, JDA Software, NetApp, UAT and R&R Partners.
The 2015 virtual Avnet Tech Games are open to all college students
nationwide and include the following challenges:
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JDA
Supply Chain Challenge: Students manage decisions regarding
forecasting, inventory management, capacity management, schedule and
pricing.
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Android™
App Showdown: Students will develop a Google Android™ App.
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Green
Video Competition: Competitors will leverage their video
production skills, marketing talents and environmental knowledge to
create a short video on green initiatives taking place at their
college.
To become a sponsor or to register, visit: http://avnettechgames.com/
Official Avnet Tech Games hashtag: #ATG10
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About Avnet
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest
distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded
technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners'
success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a
broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added
services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet
generated sales of $27.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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