UR Next Gen Challenge is a think-tank style competition that gives students the chance to solve real-world problems with real-world engineers and scientists working alongside real-world industry representatives. This event is being hosted by the MS TEAM program.
This year’s challenge will feature a problem statement from MicroEra Power.
Learn more about this local startup and its interests in low-carbon energy systems at an hour-long kick-off event at 4:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 18, via Zoom. The full-day competition will be Friday, December 4, from 9:00 a.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST. Cash prizes of $1,500 will be awarded to the top teams.
Open to undergrad, grad and PhD students pursuing a degree in STEM fields. Space is limited, only 20 students are eligible to compete! For more information and to register, contact Kathy Driscoll at kathy.driscoll@rochester.edu by noon EST on November 18.
