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We are excited to officially announce the 2025 Boiler Tech Challenge at Purdue Polytechnic Columbus! This is your opportunity to dive into the world of engineering, innovation, and problem-solving — all while tackling real-world challenges.
2025 Boiler Tech Challenge Details
DATE: Friday, April 11, 2025
REGISTRATION: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM (Breakfast will be available)
PROGRAM TIME: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EST)
LOCATION: The Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, 4444 Kelly St. Columbus, IN 47203
Registration will open on March 20, 2025.
2025 Theme: Natural Disasters – Engineering Resilience Through Innovation
Natural disasters pose significant challenges to communities worldwide, requiring innovative solutions to improve preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. This year’s challenge invites students to apply their STEM skills to develop real-world solutions that enhance disaster resilience.
Boiler Tech Challenge Events
Each challenge is designed to simulate disaster response scenarios, allowing students to engage in hands-on problem-solving across multiple disciplines:
Hurricanes (VEX Robotics):
Teams will use VEX robotics to design and implement solutions for disaster response and recovery efforts following hurricanes.
Floods (Computer Science):
Participants will develop computational models and coding solutions to predict, monitor, and manage flood-related disasters.
Fires (Design It):
Students will design innovative technologies and strategies for fire prevention, suppression, and rescue operations.
Earthquakes (Build It):
Teams will construct earthquake-resistant structures and explore engineering methods to mitigate seismic damage.
Severe Weather (Power It):
Participants will develop resilient energy solutions to sustain infrastructure and critical services during extreme weather events.