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Cross-curricular.

Inclusive.

Sense of belonging.

Low-to-no-cost.

Flexible implementation.

Junior Division
5th - 8th Grade
Senior Division
9th - 12th Grade
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Overview

Handbook

Example Machines

Team Resources

Championship

CONTEST THEME


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Each year a competition theme is chosen to guide the machine build and allow for whimsical creativity to flourish. Students are able to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles while having fun in a collaborative environment.

PROGRAM UPDATES

Q&A Discussions


Join us each month to ask questions, learn from others, and boost your team to the next level! The Q&A Discussions are open to coaches and teams.


Send your questions in advance to Melissa.huppert@mnsu.edu.


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Regional Contests


02.12.24 St. Ansgar, Iowa

02.23.24 St. Cloud, Minnesota

03.15.24 Mankato, Minnesota

03.15.24 Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Sr. Div. Only)

03.20.24 Winona, Minnesota

03.22.24 Anoka, Minnesota

04.02.24 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

Ongoing - Virtual Open


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EMDC Intro


Check out the new video resource - an Introduction to the EMDC! This video is geared toward new teams or coaches, helping them get oriented to the program. Returning coaches may also find value in watching it!


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Student Ambassadors


Students interested in an EMDC leadership opportunity should consider applying to the newly created EMDC Ambassador Team! If selected, students will help shape the future of the program and share how the EMDC has inspired them. The application deadline is November 15th.


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Coach Mentorship


Are you interested in starting a team, but are not sure how to begin?


First and second-year coaches are welcome to join the Coach Mentorship Program to be paired with a seasoned coach to be both a resource and mentor to you throughout the program.


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Registration Scholarship


Teams who are struggling to cover expenses related to building their machine and participating in EMDC can apply for the Team Registration Scholarship! The Team Registration Scholarship will cover the full or partial registration cost for a regional contest and/or the Championship event.


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Championship Waitlist


Teams may join the Championship Waitlist to fill slots not consumed by Merit-Based Qualifying teams. Waitlist teams will be “drawn from a hat” until a set number of teams have been drawn and sent out invitations to the Championship.


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'23 Impact Report


2023 was an exciting season! Learn more about last year's impact of the EMDC program. We are eager to spring board from 2023 successes into 2024!


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