Take the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge!
Rubber Band Car—2024 Engineering Challenge
The results are in! Please visit the challenge results page for information on the winning teams, top scores, and more!
"I was most impressed by the kids' resilience and problem-solving skills during the 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge. Despite the challenges, they remained determined and found innovative ways to improve their rubber band powered cars."
Valerie Volland, teacher
About the Engineering Challenge
K-12 students worldwide are invited to give engineering a try with the annual Engineering Challenge from Science Buddies. Announced every January, the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge lets students use their problem-solving skills to design, build, and test contraptions. The challenges use simple materials and are free for all to participate.
Past Engineering Challenges
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2023 Ping Pong Pickup Challenge
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2022 Ball Run Challenge
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2021 Tallest Tower Challenge
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2020 Cricket Wicket Knockdown Challenge
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2019 Volleyball Machine Challenge
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2018 Ball Launcher Challenge
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2017 Follow the Flow Challenge
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2016 Marble Machine Challenge
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2015 Balloon-Powered Car Challenge
