Rules

• This is a “student” challenge meaning that the problem must be solved entirely by student teams

• Teams will consist of graduate and/or undergraduate students.

• Teams shall have at least 3 students.

• Teams must designate a team leader who will act as the primary point of contact between the SDR Forum and the team

• The teams must have a faculty advisor. Faculty advisors are not allowed to contribute directly to the development of the solution, but rather to advise the teams on technology and process.

• The team members have to declare that they did not receive any help by third parties other than outlined in their documentation.

• The academic challenge is international in nature, and open to colleges and universities world wide.

• No more than three teams may enter the SDR Forum Academic Challenge from each college or university.  Each team must work independently and have a different academic advisor.