The document summarizes the Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) program, which aims to engage students who are passionate about technology. It discusses the responsibilities of MSPs, which include promoting Microsoft technologies on campus through campus clubs and events. MSPs get access to free and discounted Microsoft software, opportunities to network and develop skills, and experience to include on their CVs. The document provides an overview of the Imagine Cup competition and other MSP activities and resources available to participants.

1. Microsoft Student Partner Programme Gracelyne Fernando (IV CSE) [email_address]

2. MSP Programme Who Are We? Overview - Student’s Perspective MSP Activities Microsoft Campus Club @ Mepco MSDNAA Microsoft’s Perspective Imagine Cup Summary

3. What is the MSP Programme? Students who are passionate about technology, ready to share their knowledge with others and want to develop skills outside their field of classroom study, are encouraged to undertake a number of fun activities on campus. Less emphasis on expertise & knowledge Concentrates on finding enthusiastic and talented individuals who can help, encourage and share their enthusiasm with other students interested in technology

4. Exposure to Microsoft technologies Examples: participation in contests or user-groups, development on Microsoft platform, creative use of Microsoft products, etc. Passion for technology Outgoing personality High level of social activity, both online and offline Willingness to share knowledge Good academic scores in college Desired Characteristics

5. Be a Microsoft representative on your college campus Share your knowledge on new technologies with peers on your campus and outside Be active on online technical forums by answering technical queries and posting technology articles Be the first users of beta software of the latest products from Microsoft Participate along with your friends in competitions such as the Imagine Cup, etc. Collaborate and build amazing applications that create waves across the community; e.g. OpenXML at LinuxAsia What Does an MSP Do?

6. MSP Responsibilities

7. Dev Con - Madurai

8. Dev Con - Madurai

9. What’s in it for the MSPs? Free Stuff !! MSDN Universal Social and Technical Meet-ups Chance to win Xbox, smart phones, pda’s… Further Develop Skills .NET & MS Technology Soft Skills (Not just tech talk!) Great for CV

10. Social Evening - Banglore Bootcamp

14. Campus Clubs usually meet after classes or on weekends to conduct hands-on labs. These labs act as practical sessions for students to get familiar with various Microsoft technologies. Information relating to registration for premier events such as the Imagine Cup or other launches is available at the Campus Club. first-level support infrastructure for technical queries.

15. One of a kind , as never before Member-oriented club Students can come voluntarily and share their knowledge and they will be rewarded for that INETA – the next step in User Group Evolution 50 Rs per member , as opposed to 20,000 for a decent certified course outside Campus Club @ MEPCO.

16. One of a kind , as never before Member-oriented club Students can come voluntarily and share their knowledge and they will be rewarded for that INETA ( I nternational . NET A ssociation) – the next step in User Group Evolution 50 Rs per member , as opposed to 20,000 for a decent certified course outside Campus Club @ MEPCO.

17. Hands on labs (HOL) Seminars Presentations programming contest videos about future technologies, Mock s2b contests Technology awareness Agenda for 2008-2009

18. Learn about Microsoft technologies, network with peers, information about contests a great place for students from each campus to come together to learn about these technologies, to network with their peers, and to foster a sense of community among students learning and using the same technologies. Campus Club Benefits

19. .NET 3.0,3.5 ASP.NET Expression Studio Web 2.0/AJAX and Atlas The Live Platform Mobile and Embedded Computing Windows Vista The Office 2007 System MSRS,Silverlight and much more….. Typical sessions

20. Imagine Cup intro

21. Imagine Cup Competition Initiated by Microsoft 6 years ago Originally A Programming Competition We see thousands of young innovators - Microsoft Your potential Our passion

22. Taking personal accomplishment to a global stage Building a community of young innovators Sharing the promise of new ideas Looking Ahead

23. Imagine Cup 2008 Winners - Team SOAK(Australia)

24. Footage of IC ‘08

25. Imagine Cup 2009 This years theme is “ Imagine a world where technology helps solves the toughest problems facing us today. ” For more information on the invitationals and where to point people who should enter : http://www.imaginecup.com

26. http://www.imaginecup.com

27. Software Design Embedded Development Game Development Team Based Competitions

28. Mashup IT Challenge Robotics & Algorithm Challenge Competitions:

29. Photo Story Short Film Digital Arts Competitions

30. Students2Business

31. Bringing together talent & demand

32. Only for students Lots of useful features How-To’s section Resource documents http://www.microsoft. com /student /

34. http://www.studentrockstar.com/ http://www.microsoft.com/student/ http://channel8.msdn.com/ http://www.student2business.co.in/ Web Resources

35. MSDN AA – Free software for students Allows free access to software for students & teaching staff for “academic” purposes. Some departments more willing to jump on board than others. Oxford signed up in 2002, but is only now getting around to giving students access, after 2 years of constant nagging from two MSPs! Windows XP / 2003 Server, Visual Studio, Visio, Project, SQL Server, Exchange, BizTalk, MapPoint and more…

36. Microsoft’s Perspective Academia is renowned for being hostile to Microsoft Increase Adoption of MS Technology Raise Student Awareness of MS Route into Top Universities in UK and Ireland Talking to the Experts (ie. Students)

37. Summary People + Technology = MSP Programme

38. Questions ??? Thanks for Listening ! Contact us : [email_address] http://mccmepco.blogspot.com