Third-level engineering students from across Ireland are encouraged to submit an entry to the Engineers Ireland Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens. The student award, now in its 21st year, provides a platform for third-level students to showcase their engineering innovation excellence to a panel of professional engineers, industry leaders and entrepreneurs. In addition to winning the coveted ‘Innovative Student Engineer of the Year’ title, the winning student or student team will also win a share of a €2,000 prize fund.

'Meeting the challenges of a technology-led future'


Category sponsor, Michael O’Connor, communications manager at Siemens, said: “Siemens is committed to ensuring that young people have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in meeting the challenges of a technology-led future. “Our current third-level engineering students will play a core role in developing innovative solutions to overcome issues in industry and society, and to deliver on government ambitions, such as those outlined in Project Ireland 2040. "We are delighted to support the Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award and provide a unique platform for students to demonstrate innovation and showcase creative thinking in preparation of becoming the engineering leaders of tomorrow.” Caroline Spillane, director general of Engineers Ireland, said: “As we enter the 21st year of the Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, we look forward to witnessing the creative excellence and ingenuity which is the hallmark of our third-level engineering students.

'Submit entry prior to September 26 deadline'


"I would encourage all third-level students to review the criteria in detail to submit their entry prior to the September 26 deadline.” For more information on the Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award and to see how you can share a prize fund of €2000, visit: http://www.engineersireland.ie/awards/2019-innovative-student-engineer-of-the-year.aspx The winner of the Engineers Ireland Innovative Student Engineer of the Year Award, sponsored by Siemens, will also be presented with their award at the black-tie Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards on Friday, November 15, 2019.