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Zachry Engineering Education Complex
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Fischer Engineering Design Center
Discover this academic makerspace where engineering students have access to state-of-the-art prototyping tools, equipment, material and support staff.
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How to Apply
Get information on the application process and funding opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and transfer students. 
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Aggies Invent

Learn more about this 48 hour intensive design experience.

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Aggies Invent

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Solving Problems in 48 Hours

Aggies Invent is a 48-hour intensive design experience offered at the SuSu and Mark A. Fischer ’72 Engineering Design Center. The format of the experience is to engage 60 or more students in multidiscipline/multilevel teams in hands-on projects that will push their innovation, creativity and communication skills. Each event will have a specific theme and will be designed in collaboration with industry and faculty. At the final presentations, Aggies Invent teams will compete for cash awards. Cash awards are: first place – $1,000, second place – $750, and third place – $500 per team. The end goal is to provide students the opportunity to acquire skills essential to becoming successful innovation leaders and support them in founding startup companies.

About the Program

Upcoming Events

planet earth

Feb. 15-17, 2019 Invent for the Planet Deadline to apply: Feb. 4, 2019

Invent for the Planet 2018 challenged students to tackle big issues such as species conservation and basic human rights. The students developed products with the goal of making the world a better place for the inventors of tomorrow.

Male student sewing arm band for product development.

Feb. 15-17, 2019 Veterinary Medicine Deadline to apply: Feb. 4, 2019

Veterinary care is evolving; pet owners are looking for more personalized, convenient, and affordable resources to ensure their companions are happy and healthy. The role of the veterinarian is also changing as we seek new ways to communicate with, monitor, and support our patients both inside and outside of the hospital walls. You will be challenged to create technological strategies and

assistive technology

April 5-7, 2019 Assistive Technologies Deadline to apply: March 25, 2019

Assistive technology aids disabled individuals as well as the global community through technological advancements. Aggies Invent is an opportunity to sponsor highly motivated, multidisciplinary student teams spending an intensive weekend working on a technological challenge facing your company.

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