[LCM Events] IDEAS $250 IAP Challenge kick-off Jan 6

[Alison Hynd]

IDEAS Competition IAP Design Challenge:
Invent a new gizmo to process manioc/cassava and win a $250 prize.

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?

We will provide basic materials, expert advice, and fun events. You bring 
the ideas!

Jan 6  Design Challenge Kick-Off 11:00am-1:30pm, 4-402

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

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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