[Bioundgrd] Fwd: IDEAS $250 IAP Challenge kick-off

[Kathleen Long]

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>IDEAS Competition IAP Design Challenge:
>Invent a new gizmo to process manioc/cassava and win a $250 prize.
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>The <http://www.iita.org/crop/cassava.htm>manioc (also called 
>cassava, yuca, arrowroot and tapioca) is a staple food crop of many 
>countries. It is also a significant element of an MIT project to 
>reduce deforestation and produce a clean-burning cooking fuel that 
>could improve the health of millions of people. In both Haiti and 
>Ghana, the current methods of processing cassava are dangerous, hard 
>work, and extremely time-consuming. This IAP, can you invent a 
>device to help?
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>We will provide basic materials, expert advice, and fun events. You 
>bring the ideas!
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>Jan 6  Design Challenge Kick-Off 11:00am-1:30pm, 4-402
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>For more info and a timeline of all the IAP IDEAS Design Challenge 
>events, check out the IDEAS website http://web.mit.edu/ideas
>
>Pre-registration is not required for these events, but RSVPs are 
>appreciated so we know how many materials (and how much food!) to 
>provide. Email Alison at<mailto:ideas-admin at mit.edu> 
><mailto:ideas-admin at mit.edu>ideas-admin at mit.edu
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>Teams and individuals from the broad MIT community can enter the 
>challenge. If you would like to be matched with some teammates, 
>email Alison at <mailto:ideas-admin at mit.edu>ideas-admin at mit.edu with 
>a paragraph describing any skills you have that may be useful for 
>this project. We will try and match you with suitable teammates.
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