Engineering Design Contests

Call for Judges, Sponsors, & Volunteers

Engineering Machine Design Championship and Reverse Engineering Challenge

Friday, April 22, 2022

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Judges

WHO: STEM-related Professionals, Educators, and College/University Students

TIME COMMITMENT:

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Reverse Engineering Challenge

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Engineering Machine Design Contest

No prior experience is needed! Training provided.

Volunteers

WHO: Anyone with an interest in STEM and volunteering!

TIME COMMITMENT: 2-hour or longer shifts from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Volunteers serving at least 4 hours will be provided lunch and a t-shirt.

Must be 10 or older to volunteer. No prior experience is needed! Training and instruction provided.

Learn more at https://forms.office.com/r/bPETkPbxGs.

Engineering Machine Design Contest

The Engineering Machine Design Contest is an opportunity for teams of 3-12 students to design and build a complex machine using everyday objects with the guidance of a coach. The completed machine will use multiple steps to complete a simple task.

Reverse Engineering Challenge

The Reverse Engineering Challenge is a same-day opportunity for teams of 3-5 students to explore engineering and 21st Century Skills while identifying a solution to a proposed challenge. An overview of the challenge scenario will be provided to registered teams in advance of the event.

Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence, a member of the Minnesota State system and an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence at 507-389-121 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least 30 days prior to the event.