Imagine Cup is a Microsoft-run programming contest that allows students and amateurs to compete in several different competitions. Imagine Cup not only finds the best and brightest, but also promotes creativity in the computing field. This year’s theme is "Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems." An example of last year’s winner in game design is counter strike: HIV killer.

If you would like to register, there will be a meeting that will help you register and help you with your proposals. The meeting will be held October 14, 2009 in Covel Commons Computer lab from 7:00pm-9:00pm. There will be some free giveaways including some swag and software. This meeting is people who are serious about registering and have an idea of what they might want to submit.

There are several perks to entering in the Imagine Cup. The best reason to enter the Imagine Cup is a ticket (for everyone who commits to the Imagine Cup) to The PDC (The Professional Developers Conference).

PDC is a great way of getting hands-on access to the latest developer technologies and over 1,000 Microsoft product and technology experts available to answer your questions. You also get unique networking opportunities with technology leaders.

On top of getting a ticket to PDC (valued at $600), entrants who enter the Imagine Cup have also been considered for career opportunities with Microsoft. In addition, registering alone enters you into a $10,000 giveaway. Also, every week 100 entrants will win a copy of HALO ODST.

If you are interested in attending the meeting drop by or e-mail diana.long@student-partners.com. For more information you can visit the website http://imaginecup.com/