# Description

In 2008, the National Academy of Engineering tasked an international group of leading technological thinkers to identify the Grand Challenges for Engineering (GCE) in the 21st Century. Fourteen (14) game-changing goals for improving life on the planet were identified and grouped into the themes of sustainability, health, security, and joy of living. Applying the engineering design process, teams develop a solution to one of the grand challenges based on the annual theme

# Theme

2022-2023 Theme: Prevent Nuclear Terror

# Careers Associated

• Engineer

• Environmental Scientist

• Health and Safety Specialist

• Manufacturing Consultant

• Mechanical Engineer

# Oklahoma Eligibility

Entries are limited to three (3) teams of three (3) or more individuals per chapter.

# State Competition Information​

Must not require the use of electricity for review and evaluation judges.

# Coordinators

The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.

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Stacie Andrews

stacie.andrews@edmondschools.net

Event Coordinator

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Tara Royal

troyal@lindsay.k12.ok.us

Event Manager