Welcome to the
12th Engineering Competition
EBEC Patras 2022 | 17-20 March, 2022
Are you ready to use the theoretical knowledge, to develop your teamwork, creativity as well as your presentation skills, and be a part of the greatest engineering Competition in Europe, organized by BEST? Create your 4-member team, choose between Case Study or Team Design, and Apply for the BEST Engineering Experience!
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About BEST
BEST is a non-profit, non-political, non-representative students' organisation aiming to provide communication, cooperation and exchange possibilities for students of technology since 1989. BEST is present in 90 technical universities from 31 countries making it a creative, dynamic, innovative, constantly growing and well-organised network of students. We strive to help students become more internationally minded and provide a platform for mutual understanding between different cultures and societies.
Official WebsiteAbout EBEC
European BEST Engineering Competition (EBEC) being the largest engineering competition in Europe, is a 3 level, team-based competition, in 2 categories - Innovative Design or Team Design and Case Study. Both categories are based on interdisciplinary tasks developed for students of technology to give them the opportunity to use the theoretical knowledge gained during their studies. Teams are composed of 4 students from technology fields, regardless of the status of their degree, and tasks they're solving are provided by BEST and company partners. The team which proves to be the most efficient, creative and successful solution at the end of the Final Round of EBEC is granted by “BEST Engineers of Europe” title.
SCHEDULE
EBEC Project Categories
Case Study
Case Study is a theoretical problem-solving challenge that requires analysing, researching, deliberating, testing and presenting a solution that fits a real-case scenario based on realistic resources and existing technology, within a time-frame.
Team Design
Team Design is a practical hands-on project that requires designing, creating and presenting
a prototype model that successfully meets specific construction and operation criteria, within
a time-frame and through the use of limited resources.
The winning team will compete in the Innovative Design Category for the following Rounds.
Innovative Design
Innovative Design is a replacement of Team Design, in which the competitors should combine their creativity and knowledge to develop new technological designs or improve upon existing ones. Their professional presentation should demonstrate the technical, social, environmental, and economic impact of their design.
Our Core Team
Here are the people responsible for the planning and top notch quality of EBEC Patras 2022. They're looking forward to meeting you.
Team Design Topic Responsible
Maria Leivadara
Case Study Topic Responsible
Irene Zygouki
Corporate Relations Responsible
Aikaterini Karfi
Media Responsible
Nikos Kazamias
Logistics Responsible
Christos GalazoulasJury
Here are the people who provided their aid and insight in the Team Design and Case Study subjects for the Competition along with the Topic Responsibles.
Team Design
Vassilis Kostopoulos
Professor at University of PatrasDirector: Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Vibrations
Case Study
Gourgouliatos Konstantinos Nektarios
Assistant Professor at University of PatrasThe Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics Division
Frequently Asked
Questions
Who can participate in the competition?
The teams consist of 4 STEM students, regardless of the status of their degree.
What knowledge do I need to have in order to participate?
It is not necessary for the participants to have prior knowledge on a topic or computer program. They are asked to practise their theoretical and mechanical knowledge gathered from their academic background.
Can I participate if I do not have a team?
In case someone cannot find a team, they can participate in the competition and BEST Patras will undertake to create a team of 4 people
What are the rounds of the EBEC?
EBEC each year begins with the Local Rounds hosted by Polytechnical Universities all around Europe. This year 52 Local Rounds will be held, and EBEC Patras will be one of them for the 12th time. Next will follow the National/Regional Rounds with the winners of the Local Rounds. During this year 9 of them will be held, and the winners of EBEC Patras will compete on the National Round of EBEC Greece in Athens. The Last one is the Final Round which consists of the winners of all National/Regional Rounds. EBEC Final 2022 will take place in Zagreb, Croatia.
Which categories will EBEC Patras 2022 have?
This year, participants will have the opportunity to choose between Team Design and Case Study. The Team Design winners will compete in the Innovative Design Category for the following Rounds.
What should I have with me during the competition ?
Case Study requires laptops connected to the Eduroam University Network and chargers. The participants of the Team Design don't have to bring something, as all the materials for the construction will be given to them. Team Design Participants are not allowed to have any access on the internet during the competition.
What if I can not come?
In this case it is recommended to contact the coordinators via email as soon as possible. Also, you can find someone who will replace you since in order for the competition to be successful, it is necessary for each team to have 4 members.
How many people participate in each group?
Each team should consist of 4 people
How are the winners selected?
The topic responsibles, , the associated educational staff of the University and the representatives of the companies sit on the jury and use their judgement to choose the winning team based on the predefined criteria that have been communicated.
Where can I find the Survival Guide?
You can find the Survival Guide in this LINK
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