The DIGITECH Event

Friday, March 29, 2013, Noon - 5:00, William Johnston Bldg.

The DIGITECH event is a free open-house technology fair designed to showcase FSU student innovation with technology. DIGITECH takes place in the atrium of the William Johnston Building (WJB) just off Landis Green on FSU's campus. DIGITECH features:

  • 50 student exhibits selected as finalists for DIGITECH awards
  • the best student work from several FSU technology courses
  • digital music performances from FSU's College of Music
  • digital artwork and environmental effects from FSU's Department of Art
  • tech demonstrations and workshops
  • information on innovative tech-centric programs and courses at FSU
  • free give-aways and prizes
  • the DIGITECH awards ceremony featuring a special guest speaker (TBA)
Schedule
Time Location Activity
11:15 - 12:15 2004 WJB Feature Presentation: Jonathan Stone, Head of Digital Production, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts
Noon WJB DIGITECH begins! Come browse the student and department exhibits
1:00 WJB Workshop (TBA)
2:00 WJB Workshop (TBA)
3:00 WJB Electronic Chamber Orchestra (EChO) Performance
4:00 WJB DIGITECH Awards Ceremony
4:45 - 5:15 WJB Reception with free hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
5:15 WJB DIGITECH concludes, but lives on at digitech.fsu.edu

DIGITECH Awards Ceremony

The DIGITECH Awards Ceremony will feature presentations by a special guest speaker and FSU leaders to recognize and reward students for innovating across the disciplines. Awards and prizes will be presented in several categories. There will also be a raffle drawing and free giveaways. A reception will follow with free hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Everyone is encouraged to attend to show your support of innovation with technology at FSU!

Many outstanding student projects are entered in DIGITECH and displayed in the DIGITECH online gallery. Of those entries, fifty finalists are selected to present their work at the DIGITECH event. A panel of judges select winners for three top honors:

  • Innovation Award
    in the spirit of Vires, the exhibit that best demonstrates strength and influence through innovative use of technologies
  • Expression Award
    in the spirit of Artes, the exhibit that best demonstrates the application of digital technologies skill for expressing ideas and feelings
  • Contribution Award
    in the spirit of Mores, the exhibit that best demonstrates strength of character by contributing to others

In addition to the top three awards, special honors are awarded by the panel of judges in three additional categories:

  • Entrepreneur Award
    Awarded for the best technology-based business idea or start-up
  • Independent Innovation Award
    Awarded to the student exhibitor that produces the most innovative and impressive project independently, without contribution from others.
  • Innovative Undegrad Award
    Awarded to an undergraduate individual or team whose work is best among all undergraduate finalists.

In addition to the five judged awards, there is one other which is voted on by attendees of the event:

  • Campus Choice Award: Winner
    the most popular exhibit at FSU DigiTech decided by votes cast by event attendees

    Vote for your 3 favorite exhibits by texting the exhibit code provided on the exhibit placard to 37607. Only on site visitors are permitted to vote.

Finalists may win only one award. Award winners receive a beautiful DIGITECH trophy. All finalists receive a DIGITECH certificate and t-shirt.

Directions

FSU's William Johnston Building is located on Landis Green at the heart of our beautiful FSU campus. Several fine hotels are nearby including the Residence Inn which is on the southeast edge and A Loft in the heart of downtown Tallahassee. Visitor parking is available in visitor parking lots located near the Visitor Center at Doak Campbell Stadium, also at the corner of Copeland and Lafeyette, and around the perimeter of campus.


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Sponsors

Many thanks to our generous sponsors! Without their support DIGITECH would not be possible!

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

  • TBA

Local sponsors

  • TBA

Join our Sponsorship Team!

Please consider joining the businesses, organizations, and individuals that have made a commitment to FSU DIGITECH. This exceptional showcase promotes student work in computing and technology across all disciplines at FSU. Your support will help insure a successful event this year and its continuation for years to come. In exchange for your gift, DigiTech will proudly feature your business or organization logo in its promotional material, website, and at the event.

Sponsorships may be made at the following levels:

  • Platinum: $5000 or more
  • Gold: $2000 - $4999
  • Silver: $1000 - $1999
  • Bronze: up to $999

Donations may be in cash or products used as awards, giveaways or in the production of DIGITECH.

Alternatively, businesses and organizations may sponsor a specific component or function of DIGITECH:

  • The DIGITECH Awards Ceremony
  • Refreshments for the DIGITECH Reception
  • A DIGITECH Guest Speaker
  • DIGITECH Promotional Materials - signs, placards, T-shirts, etc
  • Giveaways for presenters or attendees

Consider contributing to DIGITECH on an annual basis as a lifelong partner.

Use this DONATION FORM to submit check or credit card contributions through the mail. Contact Ken Baldauf at kbaldauf@pic.fsu.edu or call 850.645.8649 to submit credit card contributions by phone.

FSU and its students appreciate your support!

The DIGITECH Team

Executive Committee

  • Ken Baldauf, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Geoffery Miller, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Ken Armstrong, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing

Planning Committee

  • Ken Baldauf (Chair), Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Geoffery Miller, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Prof. Calvin Jones, Art and Design
  • Ron Frazier, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
  • Dr. Jonathan Adams, School of Communication
  • Dr. Mark Jowett, School of Library and Information Studies
  • Dr. Lorri Mon, School of Library and Information Studies
  • Dr. Dina Vyortkina, College of Education

FSU Deans

  • Dean Larry Dennis, College of Communication and Information
  • Dean Sam Huckaba, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Dean Don Gibson, College of Music
  • Dean Marcy Driscoll, College of Education
  • FSU Council of Deans

Event Management

Faculty & Staff

  • Joanna Southerland, College of Business

Students

  • Mary Bennett MBA Student

Web Design

Faculty

  • Ken Baldauf, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Geoffery Miller, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Prof. Owen Mundy, Art & Design

Students

  • Teresa Lamb, BFA Graphic Design (branding)
  • Brittany Ballinger, BFA Graphic Design (page layout)
  • Jordan Atkinson, BFA Graphic Design
  • James Brown, BFA Graphic Design
  • Thomas Tricarico, School of Library and Information Studies

Web Engineering

  • Faculty: Geoffery Miller, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Student: Thomas Tricarico, School of Library and Information Studies

Promotion & Marketing

Faculty & Staff

  • Ken Baldauf, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing
  • Matthew Roush, FSU Communication and Public Affairs

Students

  • D. Roberts, School of Library and Information Studies

Event Music

  • Matthew Martin, Music
  • Dr. Mark Wingate, College of Music

Finance

  • Nancy Smilowitz Coordinator, Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences
  • Gus Ray, FSU Foundation
  • Ken Baldauf, Program in Interdisciplinary Computing

Event Volunteers & Exhibitors

  • 80 FSU students volunteered to assist with the event
  • 50 FSU students exhibited in DIGITECH
Contact

We would love your help too!

Ken Baldauf, DigiTech Coordinator, PIC Director

kbaldauf@pic.fsu.edu | 850.645.8649 | 432 DIF

The Program in Interdisciplinary Computing

DIGITECH
past award winners

Campus Choice: Habitat Tracker
Innovation: LESS
Expression: Paintings by MANDEM
Contribution: Sentry

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