Just sent out an initial round of emails inviting people who applied into the program.
A bit about it for those who are curious:
The Microsoft developer challenge is an opportunity for students to show off their development skills through open ended technical challenges. This beta test is to help us scope the challenges and make sure the wording is clear.
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Originally Posted by stinethebean
Microsoft will be hosting a developer challenge, similar to the FedEx Innovation challenge this year, and we're looking for some beta testers. Winners of the overall challenge are eligible for thousands of dollars in prizes.
This should take 1-5 hours of your time. And all beta testers who successfully finish the tasks will be sent exclusive Microsoft prizes.
If you're interested, send an email to: chmathen@microsoft.com
FAQ:
* Does my whole team need to sign up? Nope, individuals are great!
* When will Beta-testing start, and when will it be completed? It will begin tomorrow 11/25, and will end on 12/9 |