2008 Challenge: Water Works
1 in 5 people on the planet don't have regular access to safe drinking water.
We need your help to solve this real-world problem:
Every day, villagers in Northern Kenya struggle to carry water from a far-away stream back to their village. The water must be carried up a steep hill. Often it is held in old gasoline cans, which can weigh 40 pounds. The work is done mostly by children. It is grueling, dangerous and hot.
The Challenge
Create a device, powered by the river, to deliver water to the village's water tank
There is no electricity. Use the flow of the stream to generate power.
Your creative solution can help thousands of people in many other villages!
This is a team challenge. Teams can be made of 2 people up to 6 people.
Appropriate for young people in grades 5-12.
Register Today!
Register early and Save $10! Register your team by February 29, 2008 and pay only $40!
March 1 - March 31, 2008 Team Registration is $50. Deadline to register is April 7, 2008
Registration for Tech Challenge is now closed.
If you are interested in participating in this year's challenge please email challenge@thetech.org or call the hotline at 408-795-6105 and we will be happy to try to accommodate you.
EXTRA VALUE! YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES Trial Museum membership for each team member valid through April 7, 2008.
Discounts and financial assistance available.
GROUP DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS OF 3 OR MORE TEAMS. To apply for a group discount select the appropriate option on the payment page.
Financial Assistance is available. Title One schools will be granted a registration fee waiver. Other financial situations will be
considered on a case-by- case basis. To apply for a
registration fee waiver
, please complete this form and then email the form to
challenge@thetech.org.
Don't miss these helpful events!
Information Clinic
Saturday, February 2, 2008. Two sessions to choose from: 11am-12 pm or 1pm-2pm
Talk with real scientists. Ask Questions of the judges! See the official test rig.
Orientation & Training for New Advisors
Saturday, February 9, 2008. Two sessions to choose from: 10am-11:30am or 1:30pm-3:00pm
New adult advisors can learn the skills, strategies and best practices for helping the team
Team Workshops
Saturday, February 9, 2008. Two sessions: 10am-11:30am or 1:30pm-3:00pm
Workshops to help students succeed in the Tech Challenge. Learn some basic skills to help complete
your Challenge project.
Challenge Trials
Saturdays, April 5, 19 and 26 and Sunday, April 13, 1pm-3pm. Test your design! Ask questions of the judges!
See other teams' works in progress.
Event Day
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9am-6pm
Parkside Hall (adjacent to the Tech), San Jose, CA
QUESTIONS? EMAIL challenge@thetech.org
Thank you to our lead sponsors: Cadence, Brocade.
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