Design that Matters!
The JETS/AbilityOne National Engineering Design Challenge (NEDC) is an annual engineering design competition challenging students in grades 9-12 to design and build an assistive technology device to help a person with severe disabilities succeed in his or her workplace.
The NEDC is a cross-curricular, collaborative competition in which teams of students use their creativity, problem solving, math, science, research, writing, presentation, drafting and design skills to create a real-life assistive technology device to help individuals with disabilities in their community.
The NEDC is a service-learning program that educates young people about careers in engineering, increases disability awareness, promotes community involvement and inspires a spirit of engagement and a willingness to help others. The NEDC helps high school students learn first-hand how engineering can make a positive difference in someone's life!
NEDC teams can win prizes, including a free trip to Washington, DC, and cash prizes for their schools. |
