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Event Details
Event Details
Description
Description
Participants develop a solution to an annual theme that is based on a specific challenge noted by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in its compilation of the grand challenges for engineering in the 21st century. The solution will include a documentation portfolio, a display, and a model/prototype. Semifinalists deliver a presentation and participate in an interview.
Mentors
Mentors
John Galatos (john.galatos@s.stemk12.org)
Mr. Mann (dakotah.mann@s.stemk12.org)
Career Cluster
Career Cluster
STEM General
Theme or Problem
Theme or Problem
Engineering the Future of Energy: engineering solutions that improve the generation, storage, conservation, distribution, or use of energy.
Team Size
Team Size
State Conference: 2-6 people
National Conference: 2-4 people
State Details
State Details
# of Teams at State: 3
State Pre-submission Required?: Yes
National Details
National Details
# Teams at Nationals: 5 per state
National Pre-submission Required?: No
Event Documents
Event Documents
HS - Engineering Design.pdfThis document is the event outline, procedure, rules, and rubric for the National level competition.
These changes only apply to how the event is run at the State Conference
Teams of up to 6 people are permitted at the State Conference only. Nationals teams will be limited to 4 members.
Teams are required to submit the documentation portfolio as a PDF online by the early submission deadline AND bring a hard copy to submit in-person at the State Conference.
Semifinalists teams will have 7 minutes to present and 3 minutes to answer questions from judges.
These changes apply to the event at all levels
No National Guide updates as of 8/23/26
2027-2028 General Rules.pdfThese guidelines apply to all events, even if not specifically mentioned in the individual event guide
2027-2028 HS Resources and AI Reflection.pdfRequired for certain events, to be added in the document portfolio where indicated.
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