How You Can Participate . . .

Volunteer Now!

I can see in their eyes and their voices that I help them...These students have opened my eyes -- they know how to dream. The kids have allowed me to dream, which I forgot how to do. It's incredible, their talents -- very refreshing. It's helped me in my business and it's gone over into my life. I'm sure it's the same for every mentor -- it's OK to dream. -Volunteer Engineer Mentor

The North Texas Regional program is entirely run by volunteers. There are many opportunities to become involved -- interacting with the students and ensuring the success the program. Volunteers are needed as:

  • Engineer-mentors: Empowering the next generation of engineers, the mentors work directly with the student teams and are involved in all phases of the competition as an advisor. He/she provides technical assistance and real-life experience as the students work on the competition. Approximate commitment: 35 hours, September-January
  • Judges: Dozens of qualified judges evaluate all student submissions and provide constructive feedback.
    • Computer city design, approx. commitment: 12 hours, December-January, on your schedule, at your computer.
    • Essay and Narrative, approx. commitment: 5 hours, December-January, on your schedule, at your computer.
    • Models and presentations, approx. commitment: 8 hours, January, UT Arlington
  • Competition coordinating committee: The essential behind-the-scenes people who put it all together. The regional competition coordinating committee requires volunteers in a variety of areas including: Industry Relations, Professional Society contacts, School contacts, Administration, Arrangement, Judging, Awards and Public Relations. All individuals, both technical and non-technical, are welcome to participate on a committee.
  • Day-of-the-Event support: Volunteers are needed to assist all aspects of the competition including team check-in, awards, gift distribution and other logistical requirements of the event. Approximate commitment: 10 hours, January

Contribute

For those who would prefer, we welcome monetary and service contributions at any level. See the information on sponsorship opportunities or contact the Regional Coordinator.

This competition not only provides an exciting hands-on way to learn engineering, math and science, but also a personal real-world connection. The time these volunteer engineers spend with kids is only one or two hours a week, yet the impact continues for a lifetime. -Regional Coordinator