Is it possible to build an electric car has the same “ecofriendliness” of all electrics, plus unlimited range?

What design solutions can improve quality of life for the nearly two billion rural poor living on $3.00 or less per day?

Is it possible to create a a Web-based video-viewing system that allows viewers to type in comments that are linked to a particular point in the video?

More than 40 student teams from the Fall 2009 semester have been working to solve these problems, among others. Their work will be exhibited at the IPRO Day competition on Friday, December 4, 2009.

The IPRO Program brings together undergraduate students from all majors to work in interdisciplinary teams on real-world projects in engineering research, process improvement, sustainability, service learning and venture development. Many of the projects are sponsored by corporations or community partners.

At the end of each semester, IPRO teams exhibit their work through presentations and exhibits and compete for awards at IPRO Day. Members of the Chicago-area professional community who volunteer as judges at IPRO Day are able to interact with some of the most talented students in the U.S. and learn about cutting-edge research at IIT.