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Centre for Innovation (CFI)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Application for the post of Coordinator (3D printing Club), Centre for Innovation (CFI), 2025-2026
Name: Nickname:

Roll: CGPA:

Phone: Email:

Instructions and Conditions

1.​ The applications have to be mailed in PDF format with the subject as
"CFI_3DPC_Project_Manager_2025-26_<your name>_<roll number>".
2.​ Attach your latest grade copy in PDF format along with the application
3.​ The completed application must be mailed to all the following email ids
a.​ 3D Printing Club: [email protected]
b.​ Project Management: [email protected]
c.​ Dhisanth: [email protected]
d.​ Soumika: [email protected]
Note:

a)​ Make your application concise but highly descriptive. Don’t reemphasise the points you’ve already
mentioned.
b)​ Refrain from using chatgpt or any other AI tools. Answer to your best understanding.
c)​ Deadline for submission: 22nd May EOD
d)​ Page Limit: 20 pages
e)​ Feel free to reach out to us in case you have any difficulties:
●​ Soumika: 9959100519
●​ Dhisanth: 8072433233
f)​ Join the Aspiring Coords WhatsApp group to receive further updates

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Your very own CFI journey has begun. Ensure you have fun along the way.​
All the best!!

The key to any successful undertaking is to understand the Golden Circle. Please submit your application
only after giving this a thought.

P.S.- We look at your efforts, not at the result. We believe that effort should always be rewarded, regardless
of the outcome. After all, it's the thought that counts, even if that thought was quickly followed by an epic
fail. So go ahead and give it your all. We'll be cheering you on either way!
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NOTE
You have the choice to be as a coordinator or a project member. If you are applying as a project
member, you can skip only the coordinator specific questionnaire

About You

1.​ What excites you about 3D printing and making things from scratch?
2.​ Why do you want to join the 3D Printing Club? What is your vision for CFI as well as for 3DP Club ?
Which of your past experiences or interests do you think will help you in this role?
3.​ Have you signed up for any PoR(s) for the next academic year (2025-2026) ? If yes, please mention
them.
4.​ If 3DPC gave you a lab with unlimited filament and time, what would you create?
5.​ If you were a material, what would you be and why? (Choose from: thermoplastic, SMP, hydrogel, or
invent your own!)

Coordinator Specific Questionnaire

“Don’t just print parts. Print possibilities.”

1.​ What do you think will be your roles as a Club Coordinator in the coming year? Mention the basic
differences between Club Coordinator and a Project member . What do you think you can gain as a
coordinator?
2.​ Mention some ideas for club sessions and competitions for next year. Also, give a brief outline for an
event which you'll like to conduct as a coordinator.
3.​ Explain how you will increase the interaction between 3DPC and other CFI clubs while working as a
club coordinator.
4.​ Being a coordinator, you are expected to conduct club sessions, workshops, events, etc. What would
you do to increase the number of participants? And how would you keep them engaged throughout
your tenure?
5.​ One of the most important roles of 3DPC is to help other clubs with their prototyping by 3D printing
their models. Explain how we can effectively organize the queue for 3D Printing when multiple clubs
are asking for prints at the same time.
6.​ How do you think the club’s social media interaction can be improved? Suggest some poster ideas
for the club’s instagram. Are you familiar with any of the graphic design softwares like Adobe
Photoshop, Canva or any other?
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7.​ Given that you will be recruiting DC’s and will be responsible for their projects, how would you
ensure that proper work is being done? Also, suggest some mini projects that can be taken as DC
projects.

Technical Questions

3D printing is more than a tool—it’s a way to rethink how we create things. It challenges traditional design
limits, promotes rapid iteration, and empowers problem-solving from the ground up.

1.​ Give one example where 3D printing could replace traditional manufacturing. Why would it be
better?
2.​ Briefly explain the different parts of a FDM 3D printer and their use.
3.​ What are the different types of 3D Printing (eg. FDM, SLA)? Explain them.
4.​ What are some common or defects that occur in an FDM 3D Printer? How do you solve these
problems?

Project Manager Questionnaire

1.What does the PM team do and what is your motivation to join the PM team? As you will also be a
coordinator in a club, do you think you will be able to manage both the PORs? Justify yourself.
2. PM reviews:
A.​ Explain what PM reviews are and make a pros and cons list. Do you have any other suggestions on
how to track the projects regularly?
B.​ Imagine that you have booked a room for the PM review of your club and the professor has also
arrived. But another club (outside CFI) has booked the same room for different, but more urgent
purposes. What will you do:
a.​ In this situation
b.​ To avoid such situations in the future
3. Imagine you are among the first project managers at CFI, tasked with designing and executing flagship
events to enhance the work culture, visibility, and impact of CFI. Assume no existing events like the
Research Conclave, Open House, or Summer School. Propose a yearly timeline of events you would
organize, explaining the purpose of each event, its timing, and how you would execute it. Try making
comparisons with the existing events conducted by CFI.

4.1. Case Study 1: Hardware Project – Wearable Health Monitoring Device

Project Background:​
There is an increasing need for continuous health monitoring, especially for elderly patients and individuals
with chronic illnesses. Your team is tasked with designing a wearable device that uses biosensors to
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monitor vital signs like heart rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature, and sends alerts to caregivers
via Bluetooth.

Task Breakdown:

●​ Project Charter
●​ Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
●​ Budget Plan
●​ Risk Register & Risk Mitigation Plan
●​ Project Report
●​ Closing Document for Knowledge Transfer

Stakeholder Questions:

●​ To End Users (Patients & Caregivers)

●​ To Technical Team
●​ To Funding Bodies
●​ To Procurement

4.2. Case Study: Software Project – AI-Based Resume Screening Tool

Project Background:​
Recruitment processes are often time-consuming due to the manual screening of resumes. Your team is
tasked with building a software solution that uses natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning
to automatically screen and rank resumes based on job descriptions.

Task Breakdown:

●​ Project Charter
●​ Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
●​ Budget Plan
●​ Risk Register & Risk Mitigation Plan
●​ Project Report
●​ Closing Document for Knowledge Transfer​

Stakeholder Questions:

●​ To Recruiters (Users)
●​ To Technical Team
●​ To Funding Bodies
●​ To Procurement
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Good prints take time, so does a good application!

All the best!!
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