Guidelines for a Fair and Inspiring Competition
To ensure a positive experience for all participants, teams must follow these rules throughout the competition:
Project Requirements
- Projects must address a real-world mobility challenge, such as transportation, accessibility, infrastructure, or sustainability.
- All solutions must be developed using the engineering design process, including problem identification, brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and iteration.
- Teams must submit:
- A physical or digital model of their solution
- A PowerPoint presentation outlining their design and process
- A 5-to-7 minute video explaining and demonstrating their project
Budget Limit
- Each team will receive $100 in funding to purchase materials.
- Teams must not exceed this $100 budget for their project.
- A spending log must be included with the final submission to verify compliance.
Team & Work Guidelines
- All work must be original and completed by students. Mentors may guide but not directly contribute to the design or build.
- Teams must consist of at least 3 students. There is no maximum team size.
- Each team must have one adult mentor to oversee safety and support.
Submission Deadline
An engineering design portfolio submitted as a PowerPoint presentation detailing their research, design iterations, and engineering decisions.
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- 1st Draft Due Jan 19, 2027 ($100 Materials Gift Card Requested)
- Final Draft Due Mar 19, 2027
All required materials (model, presentation, video, and budget log) must be submitted by March 19, 2027.
Judging Criteria
Projects will be reviewed by a panel of educators, transportation and STEM professionals using a comprehensive rubric.
- Judges’ decisions are final and based on the official rubric.
- Feedback may be provided to help teams grow and improve for future competitions.
Please Note: Detailed rules, scoring rubrics, and submission templates will be provided after registration.