Dear IEEE CASS Kenya Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am pleased to share an exciting opportunity for our student members— the 2024-2025 IEEE CASS Student Design Competition (SDC). This competition aims to encourage undergraduate students to solve real-world challenges in circuits and systems through innovative design projects.

It is a multi-phase event, progressing from the Chapter level to the Regional level, and culminating at the World level during the prestigious ISCAS 2025 conference.

Why Participate?

1. Proven Track Record: Kenya’s talent has been recognized before—we had finalists in the previous ISCAS held in Singapore. Let's continue that success and showcase our exceptional skills on the global stage.
2. Funding and Sponsorship: Each chapter-level competition will receive $500 USD funding from CASS. We also encourage participants to explore additional sponsorship from local industries.
3. Global Exposure and Networking: Winners will receive travel grants to ISCAS 2025 and an opportunity to network with leading industry experts and academics from around the world.
4. Attractive Prizes: The grand prize winner at the global level will be awarded $3,000 USD!

Key Participation Requirements

• Team Composition: Teams of 3 to 10 members, all undergraduates or high school students (until 31 December 2024).
• Mentorship: Each team should have at least one faculty or graduate student mentor.
• CASS Membership: At least 3 members of the team must be IEEE CASS members in 2024 and 2025.

Competition Phases

1. Phase One: Chapter-level competition (organized locally by CASS Kenya).
2. Phase Two: Regional-level competition.
3. Phase Three: World-level competition at ISCAS 2025, with the final winners competing live.

Next Steps

Interested teams should submit a registration form containing:

• Title of the Project
• Team Composition
• Brief Description
• Expected Outcomes

Download the registration form template here: Phase One Registration Form. Please send the completed form to the CASS Kenya Chairperson Allan Koech or through me as the CASS Kenya Secretary with a copy to the regional CASS BoG representative, Dr Maina Mambo.

This is a golden opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and raise the Kenyan flag high on the international stage. Let’s make this another milestone year for IEEE CASS Kenya!

For any queries or further assistance, feel free to contact me. I look forward to your enthusiastic participation.

Best regards,
Michael Waweru
CASS Kenya Secretary