A hands-on design contest where student teams address real-world environmental challenges, designing bench-scale prototypes and presenting their solutions to a panel of experts.
Engineering | STEM
WERC Environmental Design Contest
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Contact Info
- Phone: 575-646-8171
- Contact: werc@nmsu.edu
- Website
- New Mexico State University (NMSU)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Varies by registration tier
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Register online, choose one of the contest tasks, and submit designs for a bench-scale prototype.
Innovation, technical feasibility, environmental impact, presentation skills, and prototype functionality
$2,500 for 1st place; trophies, certificates, and recognition for innovative environmental solutions
Register online, choose one of the contest tasks, and submit designs for a bench-scale prototype.
1. Register and choose a task. 2. Submit a written technical report. 3. Create a bench-scale prototype. 4. Present findings in oral and poster sessions. 5. Participate in demonstrations and award decisions.
Bench-scale prototype, presentation materials, written technical report
Innovation, technical feasibility, environmental impact, presentation skills, and prototype functionality