The Grand Challenge Project
Adapting our Anatomy (AoA)
This project focuses on exploring and innovating for the human body by leveraging engineering to address medical and biologically significant challenges. Prosthetic technology plays a vital role in biomedical engineering, enhancing the quality of life for individuals worldwide
This year students will, design, build, and test a functional prosthetic hand while applying principles of anatomy, biomechanics, circuitry, computer science, and 3D printing.
Biomedical Engineering (BME), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Enhancing our Environment (EoE)
This project aims to explore wildfire management and develop innovative solutions using drones. This will provide students with hands-on experience in environmental engineering, electrical systems, and robotics to tackle real-world challenges. The Enhancing our Environment project focuses on enhancing wildfire suppression by creating a drone designed to extinguish fires more quickly and safely. Students will design and construct a fully functional firefighting drone equipped with a water bucket system to effectively combat simulated fires. Through this project, they will gain essential skills in coding, practical design, and the engineering process, preparing them for future problem-solving in the field.
This year’s project challenges students to design and build a firefighting drone equipped with a water bucket system, integrating skills such as coding, practical design and the engineering design process.
Environmental Engineering (ENVE), Electrical Engineering (ECE), Robotics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Manufacturing our Machines (MoM)
This project challenges students to design and manufacture a sustainable electric exploration vehicle equipped with cameras, Bluetooth speakers, LEDs, and data collection tools for remote terrain exploration. By integrating core concepts from manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical engineering, students will develop essential skills in circuit design and sustainable development. The goal of MoM is to highlight the importance of sustainable design and manufacturing in engineering through CE, MEM, and ME, encouraging critical thinking on how responsible engineering practices can positively impact the world, as well as the environment around us.
This year's project focuses on designing and building a sustainable electric exploration vehicle with cameras, LEDs, and data collection tools, teaching core skills in manufacturing, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering (ME), Civil Engineering (CE), Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM)
Shaping our Seas (SoS)
his Grand Challenge introduces students to marine engineering and underwater exploration, demonstrating how ECE, CSE, and RE intersect to safeguard and innovate in this critical field. In Shaping Our Seas, students will tackle ocean pollution by designing and building a remote-controlled boat or ROV equipped with a net, claw, or arm to collect trash, gaining hands-on experience in programming, design, construction, and electronics.
Shaping Our Seas challenges students to design and build a remote-controlled boat or ROV to collect ocean pollution, integrating programming, design, and electronics while exploring the intersection of marine engineering and environmental sustainability.
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Robotics Engineering (RE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Civil Engineering (CE)