A STEM competition that challenges middle school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Students work in teams to design and build a fluid power mechanism, competing in a timed event.
Engineering | STEM
NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge
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- Phone: (414) 778-3344
- Contact: workforce@nfpa.com
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students participate in hands-on activities to design, build, and present their fluid power solutions during the timed competition.
Open to middle school students
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for engineering innovation
Students participate in hands-on activities to design, build, and present their fluid power solutions during the timed competition.
1. Form a team and register. 2. Design and build a fluid power mechanism. 3. Compete in the timed challenge.
Fluid power kits, team collaboration
Based on design, functionality, and performance of the fluid power mechanism in the competition.
