2007-2008 National Engineering Design Challenge

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High School Students Making a Difference!

The JWOD/JETS National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC) is a competition educating young people about careers in engineering, raising social awareness, and inspiring a spirit of engagement and a willingness to help others.

The NEDC helps high school student learn first-hand how engineering can make a positive difference in someone's life. NEDC is a team competition in which students use their creativity…problem solving ... math ... science ... research ... writing ... presentation and drafting/design skills to create a real-life assistive technology (AT) device to help individuals with disabilities succeed in the workplace and achieve independence in their lives.
Prizes and Travel Opportunities

Winning students have an opportunity to travel and win recognition for their creativity. The five top teams win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC to present their designs and compete for prizes at the annual NEDC Finals Competition on February 15-16, 2008.

The winning team receives $3,000 for their school's sponsoring department, plus a trip to the 2008 NISH National Training and Achievement Conference — May 4-6, 2008 — in Los Angeles, CA. Two additional winning teams will be awarded $1,500 for their school's sponsoring department.

Important Dates

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Registration is NOW OPEN!

Registration Closes: October 26, 2007
Form a team and register online.

Round I: Take the Challenge – Due: October 26, 2007
Teams complete an Internet Scavenger Hunt, learn
about the workplace challenges facing individuals with
disabilities, identify and research a problem to solve,
and come up with a preliminary device design.

Round II: Start Building – Due: December 17, 2007
Teams selected to advance to Round II build a prototype
of their device and submit a professional report.

Round III: National Finals – February 15, 2008
The 5 teams selected for the National Finals refine their
prototype and present their design in Washington, D.C.
at the National Finals Competition.