Little-known hacks, methods, tips, languages, or code libraries can unlock so many possibilities of how we use technology! What may these be? We let our student members answer this question in our 2022 Global Student Video Challenge.
The challenge was to create a video highlighting a technology hack or tip that:
- Improves lives
- Solves problems
- Impacts future research
- Makes daily life easier
- Showcases an unknown device feature
We are proud to announce the winners! Congratulations to the following:
1st Place: Vignesh L.
2nd Place: Muhammed Ameen
2022 Competition Details
Students involved in the creation of the video will be recognized on Computer.org, Insider Newsletter, and social media.
Judging
Videos will be added to the IEEE Computer Society Instagram. First and second place winners will be chosen based on which two videos have the most likes, shares, and comments. Additionally, a ‘staff pick’ will be chosen based on a 12-point rubric that measures the following (3 total points each):
- Created a solution to a problem
- Communicate ideas in new and innovative ways
- Quality of video content
- How likely is the tip to be used
Full List of Prizes:
- First Place Prize – US $1,000 + mentor Q&A with high-profile IEEE Computer Society member
- Second Place Prize – US $700
- Third Place Prize (staff pick) – US $350
Video Preparation Instructions
- Aspect Ratio: 9:16
- Resolution: at minimum, 720p/ 1080 pixels x 1920 pixels
- Video length: Videos should be as concise as possible, not to exceed 45 seconds
Guidelines
Please make sure that your video contains the following items:
- Video length – Videos should be as concise as possible, not to exceed 45 seconds in total length.
- Good quality voice-over or background music. Sound quality is crucial for the overall impact of a video recording. If you’re going to do voice-over, we recommend that you:
- Find a quiet room to eliminate background noises – whether people in the room, the air conditioner, snack bags rustling, etc. If you run into a noisy situation, pause the recording and address the issue before starting over before the point at which the noise started.
- Soundcheck. Plug some headphones into your camera so you can hear what the camera is hearing, and adjust the volume as necessary. Do a quick sound check before setting the sound levels in advance.
- Microphones. If you can afford one, a lavalier microphone that clips on the speaker’s lapel and runs straight into your camera is a great option to hear only the subject, rather than everything else that’s going on in the background.
- We require that your video does NOT contain any of the following items:
- Any images, sounds, or music for which you do not hold the copyright or the rights to use. You can, however, use Creative Commons content such as music available at ccMixter or Newgrounds.
- Sensitive, private, or proprietary information cannot be disclosed at publication time.
- Language, viewpoints, or imagery may cause offense to any individuals or groups.
General Terms and Conditions
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.
Sponsor
The IEEE Computer Society, 2001 L Street, N.W., Suite 700 in Washington, DC. USA 20036-4928.
Eligibility
The contest is open to residents of all countries, where permitted by local law, who are the age of eighteen (18) and older. Employees of the IEEE Computer Society, its agents, affiliates, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter the Contest. Entrants may be subject to rules imposed by their institution or employer relative to their participation in contests and should check with their institution or employer for any relevant policies. Void where prohibited by law.
Agreement to Official Rules
By participating in this contest, entrants agree to abide by the terms and conditions thereof as established by the IEEE Computer Society. The IEEE Computer Society reserves the right to alter any of these Official Rules at any time and for any reason. All decisions made by the IEEE Computer Society concerning the Contest, including, but not limited to the cancellation of the Contest, shall be final and at its sole discretion.
Entry Period
This Contest commences on 1 September 2022 – 1 November 2022 (“Entry Period”). The IEEE Computer Society’s server is the official clock for the Contest. Entries received before or after the entry period are void.
How To Enter
- Submit your video entry along with your application.
- THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES THAT MAY BE SUBMITTED BY A STUDENT BRANCH
- Only entries submitted in accordance with these Official Rules will be eligible for consideration. No alternate means of entry are permitted. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
Selection of Winner
All selected entries will be added to the Sponsor Instagram channel. The video with the most likes, shares, and comments will take first place. The video with the second most likes, shares, and comments will be the second place winner. A staff favorite will be chosen as the third place winner. In the event of a tie, the videos with the most total views will win. Bots and scripts may not be used to garner likes.
Prize
The prize(s) for the Contest are being sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society. Prize winner(s) (the “Prize Winner(s)”) shall receive $1,000 for first place, $700 for second place, or $350 for third place (the “Prize”). Additionally, first and second place winners will have the opportunity to participate in a virtual video meet and greet with an IEEE Computer Society member. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component of equal or greater value in its sole discretion for any reason at time of award. The IEEE Computer Society shall not be responsible for service obligations or warranty (if any) in relation to the prize(s). Prize may not be transferred prior to award. All other expenses associated with use of the prize, including, but not limited to local, state, or federal taxes on the Prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner(s) understand that delivery of a prize may be void where prohibited by law and agrees that the IEEE Computer Society shall have no obligation to substitute an alternate prize when so prohibited.
Notification of Potential Prize Winners
The Prize Winners will be notified by email within 30 days of the selection date. If a Prize Winner does not acknowledge acceptance of the Prize within 14 business days after being notified that he or she is a Prize Winner, or if a potential Prize Winner does not return the signed claim forms within the required time, or is otherwise found to be ineligible or not in full compliance with these Official Rules, another Prize Winner will be chosen using the same procedure specified above. Potential Prize Winner may be asked to execute and return to the IEEE Computer Society a declaration of eligibility and liability/publicity release, where lawful, within fourteen (14) days of attempted notification. Winner may waive the right to receive the prize. The decisions of the IEEE Computer Society are final and binding in all respects.
Release, Publicity, and Privacy
By receipt of the Prize and/or, if requested, by signing an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release, the Prize Winner consents to the use of his or her name, likeness, business name and address by the IEEE Computer Society for advertising and promotional purposes, including but not limited to on the IEEE Computer Society’s social media pages, without any additional compensation, except where prohibited. No entries will be returned. All entries become the property of the IEEE Computer Society. The Prize Winner agrees to release and hold harmless the IEEE Computer Society and its officers, directors, employees, affiliated companies, agents, successors and assigns from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest.
The IEEE Computer Society assumes no responsibility for computer system, hardware, software or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, delayed computer transactions or network connections that are human or technical in nature, or for damaged, lost, late, illegible or misdirected entries; technical, hardware, software, electronic or telephone failures of any kind; lost or unavailable network connections; fraudulent, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions whether caused by the IEEE Computer Society, the users, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Contest; or by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of submissions or downloading, that may limit, delay or prevent an entrant’s ability to participate in the Contest.
The IEEE Computer Society reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend this contest and award a prize from entries received up to the time of termination or suspension should virus, bugs or other causes beyond the IEEE Computer Society’s control, unauthorized human intervention, malfunction, computer problems, phone line or network hardware or software malfunction, which, in the sole opinion of the IEEE Computer Society, corrupt, compromise or materially affect the administration, fairness, security or proper play of the contest or proper submission of entries. The IEEE Computer Society is not liable for any loss, injury or damage caused, whether directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from downloading data or otherwise participating in this Contest. Right to Use Entries: By entering the Contest, entrants grant the IEEE Computer Society a non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide right and license to reproduce, publish, display, edit and otherwise use the submitted Entries, and entrant’s full name and city and state/province/country of residence, photograph, likeness, voice and institutional affiliation, in print or any offline or online and other media for purposes of editorials, exhibition, advertising, publicity and promotion without additional compensation or permission, unless prohibited by law.
Representations and Warranties Regarding Entries
By submitting an Entry, you represent and warrant that your Entry does not and shall not comprise, contain, or describe, as determined in the IEEE Computer Society’s sole discretion: (A) false statements or any misrepresentations of your affiliation with a person or entity; (B) personally identifying information about you or any other person; (C) statements or other content that is false, deceptive, misleading, scandalous, indecent, obscene, unlawful, defamatory, libelous, fraudulent, tortious, threatening, harassing, hateful, degrading, intimidating, or racially or ethnically offensive; (D) conduct that could be considered a criminal offense, could give rise to criminal or civil liability, or could violate any law; (E) any advertising, promotion or other solicitation, or any third party brand name or trademark; or (F) any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other harmful code or component. By submitting an Entry, you represent and warrant that you own the full rights to the Entry and have obtained any and all necessary consents, permissions, approvals and licenses to submit the Entry and comply with all of these Official Rules, and that the submitted Entry is your sole original work, has not been previously published, released or distributed, and does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any laws or regulations.
Limitations of Liability/Reserved Rights
Neither the IEEE Computer Society, its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies, nor its advertising or promotional agencies shall have any obligation, liability or responsibility with regard to (i) entries that contain incorrect or inaccurate information or do not comply with these Official Rules, (ii) entries, prize claims or notifications that are lost, late, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, damaged or otherwise not received by the intended recipient, in whole or in part, due to computer, technical or other error of any kind, (iii) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind, (iv) any condition caused by events beyond the control of the IEEE Computer Society that may cause the Contest to be disrupted or delayed, (v) any printing or typographical errors in these Official Rules or any other materials associated with the Contest, or (vi) any damages or losses of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from participation in the Contest, accessing, uploading or downloading data in connection with the Contest, or acceptance, possession or use of any prize. The IEEE Computer Society, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any entrant tampering with or abusing the entry process or the operation of the Contest or otherwise violating these Official Rules. The IEEE Computer Society, in its sole discretion, further reserves the right to cancel, terminate, suspend or modify the Contest if the Contest cannot be completed as planned because of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort and to select a winner from among eligible entries unaffected by such event, if any.
Disputes
EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CONTEST, OR ANY PRIZES AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORTING TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, PURSUANT TO ARBITRATION CONDUCTED UNDER THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION THEN IN EFFECT, (2) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENTERING THIS CONTEST, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES; AND (3) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES, AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, OR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANT AND SPONSOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW, RULES OR PROVISIONS (WHETHER OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. SPONSOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERROR IN THE PRINTING OF THE OFFER OR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTEST OR IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PRIZES.
Contest Results and Official Rules
To obtain the identity of the Prize Winner and/or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Michelle Tubb, The IEEE Computer Society, 10662 Los Vaqueros Circle, Los Alamitos, CA, USA 90720-1314.
