Future Engineers Invention Challenge: Toys For Pets! Due 3/19

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YOUR CHALLENGE IS:

DESIGN A PET TOY FOR A CAT OR A DOG

ENTRIES DUE: March 19, 2024 | 8:59 PM PT

 

https://www.futureengineers.org/inventionchallenge

 

Get ready to join the first Future Engineers Invention Challenge. This year theme - Toys For Pets! Put your inventor’s hat on and stretch your imagination to design a new pet toy for a cat or dog. The winner will receive $5000, and the winning design could even be manufactured to benefit STEM Education. Of course, it depends on the final design, and we can't wait to see what you invent!

 

Second through 8th-grade students are invited to enter. Please submit a name for your pet toy, up to two images of your design (e.g., sketch, 3D model, or a photo of a hand-built prototype), and a written summary limited to 200 words or less that explains your toy.

 

Consider the following when making your design: 

• Cat/Dog: Is your toy for a cat or dog? 
• $20 Price Point: When designing your pet toy, keep in mind that it should sell for $20 (or less) to consumers.
• Pet Toy Category: There are many different types of pet toys. Will you design a squeaky? A plush, chew, or rope toy? A combination of ideas or something totally new? 
• Safety: Safety for pets is essential! There should be nothing in your toy that could injure a cat or a dog. No electronics, wires, or batteries
• Purpose: What is the purpose of your toy? What makes it stand out? Why do you think this will be every pet owner's new favorite pet toy? For more ideas, explore the BRAINSTORMING section below. 

Please do not include faces or names in your entry - unless, of course, they are the faces of your furry pet friends! Remember to review the CONTEST RULES for all challenge details. Get designing, and good luck! 

 

https://www.futureengineers.org/inventionchallenge

 

 

 

Tricia Berry

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Executive Director and Collaboration Lead, Texas Girls Collaborative Project

 

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The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) is a statewide network of advocates and educators from non-profits, K-12 schools, universities and colleges, and companies from across Texas and beyond who are committed to motivating and supporting women and girls to pursue and thrive in careers in STEM. TxGCP leads the annual Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit, disseminates curriculum and effective practices and supports a network of collaborators, resource sharing and STEM communications throughout the state.TxGCP is a state collaborative of the National Girls Collaborative Project and is powered by STEMwise Connections.