Engineers Week (February 16-22, 2020) is a national, annual celebration of how engineers make a difference in our world, with goals to increase public dialogue about the need for engineers and to bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents. This year, WVU’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is sponsoring an essay/problem solving competition for West Virginia K-12 students.
Our very own Genevieve Dye took first place in the 1st grade division, and is a 2020 State Winner for her Automatic Roadside Trash Collector idea! Congratulations Genevieve, we are very proud of your accomplishment!
Click here to view her winning essay & drawing.
2020 Problem Solving Prompt
The 2020 Engineers Week theme is Pioneers of Progress. Think about a challenge that West Virginia will face in the next ten years. State the problem, research the problem, then design and draw a device or process that will solve this problem to make West Virginia a better place. Include a technical drawing with all parts labeled and a detailed description that communicates the idea behind your engineering design/solution. Make sure to do your research and think outside the box!