Wayne State University

Detroiter, June, 2008

Imagine Cup is one of the world's premier student technology competitions, and Microsoft Corporation feels it is a way to encourage the young to apply their imagination, creativity and passion to technology innovations that can make a difference in the world today. This year's U.S. finals were held in Los Angeles April 20-22, and featured some of the most innovative and creative college students in the country including Team provision-Mellissa and Jennifer Hui of Bloomfield Hills.

Michigan and Wayne State University. The Hui sisters won first place in the Photography Category. Their photo essay project transported viewers to the cradle of the world's ecosystem - rain forests - and depicted how technology is being applied there to try to slow global wrming and deforestation. As winners, they have advanced to the Imagine Cup World Finals in Paris from July 3 to 8, and will receive $5,000, a two-page color spread in American Photography magazine and a display of pictures on the Imagine Cup micro site of PopPhoto.com.