Real World Design Challenge 2024 Results

Real World Design Challenge 2024 Championship Results

I would like to thank everyone who worked as a mentor, judge, or volunteer this year at all levels. This was the international competition for the RWDC 2023/2024 year and none of it could have happened without the support of our volunteers.

Teams had a wonderful experience that will enrich their lives and stimulate future careers in STEM. If you are interested in helping out with additional support moving forward by volunteering as a mentor or a judge you may sign up below

The results from this year’s competition are below. If you have any questions about the competition or the challenge you may visit our website or email Jeff Coppola

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2024 Awards

International Award

International Champion

School: Rancho High School

Country: USA, NV

Team Name: Rancho RamJets

International Second Place

School: Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram

Country: India, Delhi

Team Name: Vimanika Nexus

International Third Place

School: The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

Country: China, Beijing,

Team Name: Aero Phoenix

International Fourth Place

School: International School of Lahore

Country: Lahore, Pakistan

Team Name: SkyVector

2024 International Merit Award Winners

International Judges Award

School: Erie High School

Country: USA, Colorado

Team Name: Mile High Innovation

A first-year submission with a top tier design developed with very balanced aspects of design, technical, business, and communication.

International Innovation

School: Silver Summit Academy

Country: USA, Utah

Team Name: Team Yeti

This team proposed application of generation system for propulsion rather than battery. Additionally the team moved to use SATCOM to solve a whole host of communication challenges providing reliability and durability to meet mission needs.

2024 National Winners

Chinese National Champion

School: The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

Province: Beijing

Team Name: Aero Phoenix

Chinese Second Place Team

School: The Experimental High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

Province: Beijing

Team Name: Ignition Airshield

Chinese Third Place Team

School: Xiangming High School

Province: Shanghai

Team Name: Rosefinch

India National Champion

School: Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram

Country: India, Delhi

Team Name: Vimanika Nexus

India Second Place Team

School: Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram

Country: India, Delhi

Team Name: SkyRift Dynamics

Pakistan First Place Team

School: International School of Lahore

Country: Lahore, Pakistan

Team Name: SkyVector

United States National Champion

School: Rancho High School

State: NV

Team Name: Rancho RamJets

United States Second Place Team

School: Carlmont High School

State: CA

Team Name: The Scots

United States Tie Third Place Team

School: Newburyport High School

State: MA

Team Name: Recreational Wet Dirt Club

United States Tie Third Place Team

School: Woodstock High School

State: GA

Team Name: The Woodstock Wolverines

Honorable Mention

This is a recognition for teams with a high overall combined score who were among the most competitive in the country. Teams awarded Honorable mention are listed below

AeroMagic Flyers. Olympia High School, Florida
Brave Engineers. Immaculate High School, Connecticut
Green Warriors. MOT Charter High School, Delaware
Grizzly Engineers. California High School, California
Mile High Innovation. Erie High School, Colorado

2024 Merit Award Winners

United States Teamwork and Collaboration

School: Frederick County CTC

State: MD

Team Name: Team Wolf-Rayet

The team’s presentation flow indicted the group worked well as a team to prepare. The presentation was well coordinated and comprehensive, each team member carried their own weight. The team showed confidence, great group dynamics, and shared knowledge.

United States Effective Design Viability

School: Olympia High School

State: FL

Team Name: AeroMagic Flyers

Exhaustive simulation and comprehensive with respect to cost build up the aircraft. Extensive power consumption and flight profile analysis ensuring optimal battery capacity. Focused design to align with mission. Well thought out missions.