Essay Contest Challenges Students to Articulate How Network Technology Can Change Business; Winner Awarded Scholarship
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Feb 5, 2003--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that, in conjunction with Network World, based in Southborough, MA, it is creating an essay writing contest and scholarship award for college and university students nationwide. 3Com and Network World are issuing an invitation to college students in the United States to compete in the writing contest on ''How Network Technology Can Change Business.'' Evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges, qualifying essays will compete for a $1,500 grand prize scholarship award. In addition, the top ten finalists will each receive a 3Com(R) OfficeConnect(R) Wireless Gateway and 3Com OfficeConnect 11Mbps Wireless LAN PC Card with XJACK(R) Antenna that enable wireless connectivity to the Internet and e-mail. Winning essays will be posted on Network World`s Web site www.nwfusion.com, where the writing contest entry form is now available.
''We believe it is important to encourage and showcase the creative and innovative thinking that future IT leaders are considering to help shape the future of business,'' said Bruce Claflin, CEO, 3Com. ''We are proud to announce our sponsorship of this writing contest that will reward strong initiative and bring together different perspectives of future possibilities.''
Requirements
The entrant must be a full-time or part-time student actively enrolled in a U.S. college or university in an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate program. The essay must be between 500 and 1,000 words. The winner of the $1,500 scholarship and the top ten finalists will be named in April 2003. For complete rules and requirements, visit the Network World Fusion Web site at:
https://www.nwfusion.com/research/promo/
Judging Criteria
Each essay will be judged on a point system in the following categories:
-- Creativity/Originality
-- Comprehension
-- Clarity of Expression
-- Organization/Structure
-- Writing Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
The essay with the overall highest score will win the grand prize.
Panel of Judges
The panel of judges, who will evaluate the student essays, includes:
-- John Gallant, president and editorial director, Network World
-- Dr. James B. Thomas, dean of Penn State`s School of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)
-- Rebecca G. Bace, president and CEO, Infidel, Inc.
-- Professor John T. Gorgone, Rubin Professor of Computer Information Systems, Bentley College
-- Richard Hunter, vice president and research director in Gartner Executive Programs, a division of Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT and ITB)
-- Walter Crosby, executive vice president, Terabase Corporation
Biographies for each judge may be found at:
https://www.nwfusion.com/research/promo/judgebios.html
About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community, Network World Fusion (https://www.nwfusion.com), and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World`s portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.
About 3Com Corporation
3Com is a tier-one provider of innovative, practical and high-value networking products for enterprises of all sizes and public sector organizations. 3Com is also a leader in providing Internet protocol (IP) service platforms and access infrastructure for network service providers. For further information, please visit www.3com.com, or the press site www.3com.com/pressbox.
3Com, OfficeConnect, XJACK and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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