
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.



2024 - 2025: Manage the nitrogen cycle
Early Submission:
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students submit images of their display and model, along with a detailed summary of their project/research, saved as a single, multi-page pdf file.
Students will submit final version of their portfolio, display and prototype/model on first evening.
Semifinalist list will post early third day afternoon. Semifinalists will do a presentation/interview.