Windows Embedded Academic Program (WEMAP)

The Windows Embedded Academic Program (WEMAP) helps provide a better understanding of the Windows Embedded CE and Windows XP Embedded operating systems to faculty and students. As a participant in this program, you can learn how to be part of the next generation of embedded developers or educators on Windows Embedded.

Getting Started with Windows Embedded in the Classroom

Learn more about how to get started using Windows Embedded as an academic. Learn how to access Windows Embedded software and find out about the best resources to help you get up and running.

Faculty

• Academic Curriculum: Learn more about curriculum to help you implement Windows Embedded in the classroom.
• Faculty Training: Learn more about opportunities to get training on Windows Embedded.
• Research Projects: Find out about Microsoft Research projects.
• Discounted Hardware: Learn how to get discounted hardware from leading hardware vendors through the Hardware Empowerment Program (HEP).

Students

• The Imagine Cup 2007 Embedded Development Invitational: Are you ready to change the world? Formerly the Windows Embedded Student ChallengE, this competition challenges you to build your own embedded device that will have an impact on solving some of our world’s toughest problems.

• Community Development Projects: Find out about ways you can get involved in Windows Embedded Community projects.

• Windows Embedded Career Opportunities: Are you interested in exploring opportunities to work at Microsoft? Find out about ways you can apply for Microsoft internships of full-time opportunities.

What about Windows Mobile?

The Windows Mobile platform is different from Windows Embedded. Windows Mobile is a complete software platform build on Windows CE and is used on devices that have special hardware configurations. Windows Embedded is customizable and is used for a variety of small footprint devices such as handhelds, thin clients, and advanced consumer electronics. For more information on Windows Mobile, please visit the site here.

Send Us Feedback

The WEMAP program was built on your feedback, and we welcome your ideas on how Microsoft can further contribute to the academic community. We are also interested in learning how you are using Windows Embedded products at your university or college. If you have any comments or questions about these programs, please email us with your thoughts.