The Design Challenge for new SEAS students is underway! Registrations are closed for Spring 2026, but come cheer on the First Year students in engineering/computer science stretching their minds and growing skills in coding and/or mechanical design. $250 is at stake for each project!
Do you want to learn how to design for 3-D printing? Design and build your own car powered by a mousetrap. Race it for speed and distance. All teams receive materials and free 3D prints.
Have you ever made your own GPS unit or something that connects to Bluetooth?
Working with a microcontroller like Arduino can be really fun and surprisingly easy. You are only limited by your imagination.
See dates section for Workshop opportunities.
Yes! You're only limited by your imagination.
Sorry, you can only win one.
1-3 students may be on one team.
You will be given the spring drive mechanism. The rest is up to you!
The workshops are for you to learn the necessary skills to help you complete and do well in the challenge.
For the car challenge: A point system will decide the winner based on:
You will be given the rules when you receive your kits. They will also be available on this web page in PDF format.
