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Mentors September 2013

Mentors September 2013. Jenniffer Gearheart-Tang. SHELL IDEAS360 - OVERVIEW. Who can participate? Full time students studying a Bachelors or Masters level degree in any discipline at a recognised , degree-awarding university, with a graduation date after May 2014. . What is Shell Ideas360?

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Mentors September 2013

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  1. Mentors September 2013 Jenniffer Gearheart-Tang

  2. SHELL IDEAS360 - OVERVIEW • Who can participate? • Full time students studying a Bachelors or Masters level degree in any discipline at a recognised, degree-awarding university, with a graduation date after May 2014. • What is Shell Ideas360? • A global competition targeted at University students to collaborate and develop ‘game-changing’ and innovative ideas that can have a positive impact on the future. • What is the role of Universities and Shell? • An Academic Sponsor from a team’s University will need to be identified at registration • Shell will have teams to evaluate idea submissions at Stage 1 and 2, and Shell Mentors and Subject Matter Experts • Challenge of the competition • The theme is People and Planet, and participants submit ideas based on the challenge of Energy, Water and Food. • Incentives and Prizes: • An all expenses paid trip to the Final Event at Shell Eco-Marathon in Rotterdam, The Netherlands • The winning team or individual will win a National Geographic Expedition • Opportunities for participants to connect and engage with like-minded students from around the globe • Stage 2 teams receive online/phone/emailsupport from Shell Mentors and Subject Matter Experts • The best ideas will be considered for funding by Shell’s GameChanger programme For more information about Shell Ideas360, contact us at shellideas360@shell.com Or visit www.shell.com/ideas360

  3. Shell Ideas360 – overall competition timings • Registration: • Sept 03 – Dec 01 2013 Stage 1: Sept 01 2013 – Jan 15 2014 • Initial idea submission: • Oct 01 – Dec 01 2013 • Ideas review and selection for Stage 2: • Dec 02 2013 – Jan 15 2014 • Ideas development and submission • Video submission: • Jan 16 – Mar 31 2014 Stage 2: Jan 16 2014 – Apr 15 2014 • Mentor and Subject Matter Expert support • Jan 16 – Mar 31 2014 • Ideas review and selection for Stage 3: • Apr 01 – Apri15 2014 Stage 3: Apr 16 2014 – May 15 2014 • Preparation for Final Event: • Apr 16 – May 14 2014 • Final Event presentations: • May 15 2014 • Panel of Judges select winning idea • Winners announcement/Reception: • May 16 2014 1

  4. Roles - overview 2

  5. Mentor • What is Shell Ideas360? • Shell Ideas360 is a global competition organisedby Shell International Limited, for full-time University students of any discipline to develop game-changing ideas for tackling Energy, Water and Food issues. • Role description: • A Mentor will provide ‘non-technical’ support (via on-line/phone/email) to Stage 2 individuals/teams and help them to develop their ideas • A Mentor will provide support to Stage 2 individuals/teams from different time-zones (up to +/- 8-10 hours) • Ideal candidate specification: • Experience in a technical or commercial role • Previous experience in Gourami or other coaching role an advantage • Previous experience of University/student relations or activities • An interest in innovative concept development • An interest in helping students to improve their ideas • Available to support teams in different time-zones • Why be involved? • A chance to support a brand new global Shell initiative • Get involved with high-calibre students from around the world • Get close to a major innovation initiative • ‘Give something back’ to Universities • Share your expertise and help students to develop their ideas • Time required and key dates: • A Mentor will receive a pre-read and will be invited to attend a 2 hour briefing session (date tbc) • The Mentor would ideally offer between 5 to 10 one- hour slots between 16 January to 31 March 2014 to mentor and support the Stage 2 individuals/teams • And 1 day between 16 April-14 May 2014 for support for Final Teams • Please indicate your interest by emailing Shellieas360@shell.com with the email subject “Mentor” • Please complete and attach the Profile Form Worksheet to your email • A detailed briefing Pack will be sent to all successful Mentors • For more information about the competition or the role, please email Shellideas360@shell.com and we will respond to you within 24 hours • Note that Line Manager approval might be required for you to be selected to perform this role 3

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