Round up to QuMIX! Liam Cronin & The ImagineCup

So on the run up to QuMIX I'll be putting up some quick profile information and a bit about what the speakers will be talking about!

Liam Cronin Introduction

I first met Liam it was before the ImagineCup 2007 finals and he was talking to us about promoting and entering the event, of course I had my eyes set on winning when later we were told anyone involved with Microsoft couldn't enter... but its ok... I forgive him... After a phenomenal job with the ImagineCup in Ireland and huge success in the finals, Liam was interested in setting up an All Ireland Student Partner Programme, and met up with a couple of us Interns in Microsoft.

Liam is a driven, geninue and bright person [I accept cash or blank cheque's Liam] who has a great ability to get you excited about something - his talk will definately be one to watch! I also found this photo of him!

Imagine Cup

If there ever was something for students to be excited about, its the ImagineCup. The ImagineCup is the olympics of computer science students around the world, a chance to show off your talents on an international stage and represent your country!

http://www.bebo.com/ImagineCup

http://www.imaginecup.ie

"Thousands of students from all over the world have competed in the Imagine Cup. Beyond the numbers, it is the power of the ideas, the energy, and the enthusiasm of the competitors that make the Imagine Cup the world’s largest and most inclusive student technology competition. The Imagine Cup challenges students to imagine a better world enabled by their own genius, creativity and energy, and provides opportunities for participation in the future of technology, software and computing. Teams develop innovative projects that offer practical applicability and present real-world solutions to real-world problems.

One world. Unlimited possibilities.

Let’s face it — the world needs help. The kind of help that happens when you take the top young minds from around the globe and turn them loose on solving the world’s toughest problems. That’s what the Imagine Cup is all about. This is your chance to innovate and create, show the world what you’ve got, and win some serious prizes. Simply put, it’s your chance to use the power of technology to change the world—and have some fun while you’re at it.

You win. We all win.

Imagine Cup contestants have the chance to give their ideas exposure, make critical contacts, and feel a true sense of friendship with people around the world. Want more? Well, if you make it to the worldwide finals, you’ll also score an all-expense paid trip to Seoul, Korea, and a shot at some great cash prizes: $8, 000 for winning one of eight invitationals or even $25, 000 for winning the Software Design invitational. Help the world and win money? It doesn’t get any better than that.

What does education mean to you?

The theme of this year’s Imagine Cup is "Imagine a world where technology enables a better education for all." We invite you to take on the challenge of using technology to improve education around the world. For some this may mean ensuring equal access to education around the world. For others it may mean the next great breakthrough in science, medicine or even art. Anyway you look at it, you get to decide how technology can help solve this problem for yourself, your country, and yeah…even the planet.

Nine ways to step up to the challenge.

The Imagine Cup started four years ago, and already more than 100, 000 students from over 100 countries and regions have competed. This year, more students than ever will be looking for victory in the nine competitions set up under three main categories, each reflecting this year’s theme. To learn about the different competition categories check out www.imaginecup.ie"