Student Competitions: A number of student events and competitions are held at the IMS each year. These consist of the student paper competition and a number of other design competitions, which vary from year to year. At the IMS2011, the following competitions will be held:

• Student Paper Competition:The student paper competition has become one of the largest events at the IMS. The purpose of the competition is to determine and acknowledge the best individual student work (see the list of requirements for eligibility) of the year in the MTT-S. Each student paper is subject to the regular review process by the Technical Program Review Committee. Based on the review scores the best individual student papers are accepted as finalists. The finalists will be given complimentary registration for the IMS, complimentary tickets to the MTT-S Awards Banquet, and travel subsidies. The student finalists will present their papers at the appropriate regular sessions and make special presentations at the Tuesday Interactive Forum where they will be evaluated by a group of judges. Six top papers and four honorable mentions will be selected to receive cash awards, certificates, and gifts. These will be announced and presented at the Student Awards Luncheon on Thursday.


• Student Design Competitions: The Technical Coordinating Committees of MTT-S sponsor several Student Design Competitions.


• Graduate Student Challenge: This is a new competition that emphasizes creativity and teamwork. The winning team will receive a $2000 award and recognition at the IMS Closing Ceremony. The Challenge starts at 7:00 Tuesday, June 7.