Fab Lab Design Challenge Submissions Due Sunday, Dec. 11

December 9, 2022 / Our Nighthawks

Time is fast approaching for NOVA students to submit their designs for the Fall 2022 Fab Lab Design Challenge. This year’s challenge is to fabricate a replica of your favorite science fiction prop. As it has been for previous challenges, there will be prizes including 3D-printers and cash! Please remind your students that all entries must be submitted online by December 11.

HOW TO ENTER:

COMPETITION DATES:

  • Submissions must be received by December 11 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Finalists will be announced December 15 at 5 p.m.
  • Winners will be announced at the Finalists Exhibition in Jan 2023

OVERVIEW

For our latest Design Challenge, The Fab Lab is celebrating STEM by hosting our own replica prop making competition. As scientists, artists, engineers and inventors the Fab Lab staff believe the foundation of prop making, especially in science fiction requires a seamless blend of innovation, problem solving, creativity and craft. Your challenge is to fabricate a replica of an original science fiction prop used in a movie or TV show. The more convincing your replica is, the greater your chance of winning.

PRIZES:

Awards will be presented in each of the following categories:

  • Post-Secondary
    • 1st place: 3D-printer, printer accessories, $250 cash prize
    • 2nd place: $250 cash prize
    • 3rd place: $100 cash prize
  • High School
    • 1st place: 3D-printer, printer accessories, $250 cash prize
    • 2nd place: $250 cash prize
    • 3rd place: $100 cash prize
  • Middle School
    • 1st place: 3D-printer, printer accessories, $250 cash prize
    • 2nd place: $250 cash prize
    • 3rd place: $100 cash prize

Click here for more information

For additional information visit the Design Challenge website or send questions via email to novafablab@nvcc.edu (use the subject heading “2022 Design Challenge”). 

Submitted by:
Bryce Lenon, IET-PR & Marketing, blenon@nvcc.edu