The Peterborough Engineering Challenge is a day long out of class event. It brings awareness to high school students about applied sciences, maths and associated careers, while having fun in a team environment.

The 2016 challenge involves the design and construction of a small solar powered car. Each team will receive supplies and time to build their car. After the cars are built, organizers will test them to determine their performance. A specially lit track will serve as the testing surface.

Teams score points for design, construction, performance and knowledge. The knowledge based section consists of a short question sheet about the topics in the project.

A local solar industry engineer will provide a short tutorial along with discussions on the role and impact of solar energy engineering in today's society. The event includes engineers and technologists from a variety of industries to discuss engineering/technology as a career choice.

Date/Time: Wednesday March 2, 2016,
10:00am to 2:30pm (Testing starts at 1:00m)

Location: Evinrude Centre (Multi-Purpose room), 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough Ontario

Who: Groups of four (4) students of same grade (preferred) Sponsored by the Peterborough chapters of:

•   Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

•   Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and

  Technologists (OACETT)

•   Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

  Other key points:

•   Lunch will be provided

•   Local newspapers and TV stations will showcase the event

•   Trophies and prizes will be given to winning teams

•   One staff supervisor required for each school