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Spring 2025

Join the 2025 Junkyard Generators Competition!

Are you ready to put your engineering skills to the test? The W.L. Gore & Associates Multi-Discipline Design Competition is back with an exciting challenge—Junkyard Generators!

About the competition

Sponsored by W.L. Gore & Associates, a global leader in innovative technologies, this competition challenges student teams to design, build, and test a functional generator—using nothing but junk! This is your chance to showcase your creativity, problem-solving, and engineering prowess.

Team requirements: Minimum of 2 students from different engineering disciplines
Scope: Build a generator using repurposed materials (no salvaged generators or 3D-printed performance parts)
Safety standards: Must meet ANSI, OSHA, or related safety guidelines
Demonstration date: April 24, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Reimbursement: Each selected team (only 10 spots!) will receive $100 for project expenses

Generator output (Voltage)
Quality of documentation
Elevator pitch & demonstration
Creative use of materials

1st place: $2,000
2nd place: $1,000
3rd place: $500

Ready to compete?

For questions or to register your team, contact:

Anthony El-Shamsi: aelshams@wlgore.com
DJ Mongeau: dmongeau@wlgore.com

Need more info?

Check out the Classroom Visit Recording for an in-depth overview.

Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and compete for cash prizes. Start building your team today!

Previous EPIC events

Fall 2024

Engineering trivia night

October 11, 3:30–5 p.m.

In person; Engineering bldg, Room 120

Spring 2024

Engineering trivia night

February 23, 3:30–5 p.m.