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SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026

We are pleased to announce that the 39th Annual Engineer It! Competition, presented by Kristen and Russ Bissett, will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium!

Engineer It! is an annual engineering design competition jointly presented to students in grades 1 - 12 by the Florida Engineering Society & the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. $5,000 in cash and prizes awarded to winners in elementary, middle and high school categories! The award ceremony will be emceed by Nikki Sheaks, meteorologist at WPBF 25 News.

Rules and regulations for this year's competition can be found here - Engineer It! 2026 Rules. Please pay special attention to the changes in the Thrill It event and to our new competition category Quake It! Stay tuned for updates and full schedule.

​2026 Engineer It! Events

  • Drop It - Design and build a container that will prevent an uncooked egg from breaking when dropped from a height of 50ft. 
  • Launch It - Design and construct a rocket propelled by "fuel" (12 ounces of water) and compressed air to achieve the maximum flight time possible.
  • Thrill It - Design and build a marble roller coaster powered by gravity.
  • Clean It - Design and build a water filter to clean non-toxic soil-contaminated water.
  • Power It - Design and build a watercraft that is powered by a solar panel. (NOTE: This event has limited participation and slots will be given on a first-come-first-served basis. All those registering who do not receive a spot will be placed on a waiting list. Participants will be required to pick up a materials kit from the Cox Science Center and Aquarium upon registrations. Participants who have not retrieved their materials kit within two weeks of their registration will be removed from the Power It event and their spot given to the next name on the waiting list.)
  • Quake It - Design and construct the tallest spaghetti and marshmallow tower capable of withstanding a simulated earthquake.

Entry Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

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Questions? Email [email protected] or call (561) 370-7705. 

Other important details:

You may be photographed for Science Center media purposes throughout the competition. By registering to compete, you are giving photo consent. If you do not wish to be photographed, notify the staff members at the registration tent when you arrive.

PLEASE CARPOOL if you can as parking is VERY limited!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Email [email protected]. 

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email [email protected].

Our volunteers play a crucial role in helping out on event day. If you are interested click HERE to apply.

 

 

2026 Event Sponsors

Kristen and Russ Bissett

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