X Jubilee INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL of Solving Practical Problems in Mechanics, Materials Engineering and Transportation Zbigniew KLOS Poznan University of Technology POLAND Faculty of Machines and Transportation Poznan, 21 – 25 September 2009

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project GENERAL INFORMATION  5 – days’ workshop  initiated in 2000  organized each year in September, by PhD students under university staff supervision  gathers ~ 40 students from Poland (Poznan) and foreign countries (there were participants from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and currently from Hungary) INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL (ISS) OF SOLVING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS IN MECHANICS, MATERIAL ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project MAJOR ASSUMPTION  Based on the cooperation between COMPANIESUNIVERSITY + + ► good and best ones ► undergraduate, graduate and doctoral (1 year) ► divided into the groups of 3 or 4 persons ► different branches of industry ► most of them participate each year ► deliver problems, each one is solved by 2 groups of students independently ► an organizer of the project ► staff members - supervisors ► helpful in finding the best solutions STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MAIN OBJECTIVES  An opportunity to solve technical problems by students, using their knowledge  Improvement of problems solutions in different technical areas in participating in ISS companies

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 1: Preparation phase  An organizing committee formation – the beginning of the year  Preparation of inviting letters for scientific committee and companies  Distribution of information to students – meetings, posters, leaflets, web site  Sunday afternoon (20 September) – students arrival

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 2: The workshop  Monday (21 September)  Students’ registration  A work package distribution: a detailed schedule, technical drawings, companies’ prospects, a description of a problem to solve  The opening ceremony – an invited lecture and organizational information  Problems’ presentation to groups of students by the companies’ representatives  Evening - a social meeting

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 2: The workshop  Tuesday  Students visit companies  Students can consult the problems with company employees  Participants work in groups

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 2: The workshop  Wednesday  Participants work in groups  Students work at the university  Participants consult their ideas with consultants  Thursday Participants work in groups  Reports are presented to the organizing committee until 10 p.m.

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 2: The workshop  Friday  Students present the results of their projects - the time of each presentation (ppt) is limited to 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for discussion  Projects are judged by a jury – representatives of the university and companies  A jury meets after all presentations  Afternoon - closing ceremony (party) with rewards and certificates delivery

Poznan University of Technology INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS STEP 2: The workshop  Saturday (26 September) Foreign students departure STEP 3: Conclusions  An organizing committee meeting – conclusions of the International Summer School edition Short innovation project

Poznan University of Technology Short innovation project ISS – INNOVATIVE PROJECT FOR EDUCATION PROCESS  A successful undertaking  Benefits visible for all participants