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D&H Secheron Electrodes Young Engineers Competition 2024 – IIW-India Foundation

About the IIW D&H Secheron Electrodes Young Engineers Competition 2024

The D&H Secheron Electrodes Young Engineers Competition 2024, hosted by the IIW-India Cochin Branch and IIW-India Foundation, is a prestigious event aimed at showcasing the skills and creativity of young engineers. Participants should be under 35 years of age as of June 1, 2024. Winners in the first, second, and third positions will receive cash awards. The competition is an excellent platform for engineers to gain recognition for their expertise and innovative thinking.

Organizers: IIW-India Cochin Branch & IIW-India Foundation
Competition Name: D&H Secheron Electrodes Young Engineers Competition 2024
Eligibility: Young Engineers in Welding Technology, Metallurgy, QA/QC, Surface Protection, Corrosion Control, and Related Fields
Submission Deadline: 18th November 2024
Website: iiwindia.com

Eligibility and Entry Fee

Eligibility Criteria	Entry Fee
Participants must be under 35 years of age as of June 1, 2024. Written presentations will account for 45% of the total score. Initial elimination will be based on the written presentation.	Entry Fee: Rs. 2000 + GST (18%) per team. Payments should be made to the following account: Account Name: The Indian Institute of Welding Account Number: 40987540581 Bank Name: State Bank of India, Ravipuram Branch IFSC Code: SB1N0070261

Evaluation Criteria

Written Presentation	Oral Presentation
Presentation & Format of Report: 30 points Originality & Creative Thinking: 30 points Accuracy of Content & Extent of Research: 30 points	Clarity & Substance of Presentation: 30 points Communication & Response to Questions: 30 points Team Work in Presentation: 30 points Technological Thinking & Performance: 20 points

Prizes

Position	Prize Amount
1st Prize	Rs. 50,000
2nd Prize	Rs. 25,000
3rd Prize	Rs. 10,000

Competition Guidelines

Each team of up to three young engineers must prepare a written paper on the given theme. Oral presentations will be made by two team members, with the third as a standby.
Written papers should be between 3,000 and 4,000 words, excluding exhibits and charts. Papers must be in MS Word format, A4 size, with Arial font size 12, double-spaced.
Papers should include a 500-word synopsis, a table of contents, and a list of references. The soft copy should be emailed to parappilgk[AT]yahoo.com.
Each organization can sponsor multiple teams. Qualified teams will be invited for an online presentation, and must be present 10 minutes before their allotted time.
Failure to attend the online presentation on time will result in disqualification. The decision of the Indian Institute of Welding will be final.