Suggested Team Workflow Plans

These plans can also be found: First-Time Team Info

For teams on a two-semester plan
(starting Fall):

Two-semester Plan & Tips

For teams on a one-semester plan
(starting Winter/Spring):

One-Semester Plan & Tips

Brief 2026 On-site Contest Schedule - Updated 3/27/26

Sunday, 12 April
1-4 PM:  Check in, Bench setup
4-6:15 PM: Welcome, Team Mixer, Flash Pitch Round I
6:15-7:40: Dinner, Speaker, Mandatory Safety Meeting

Monday, 13 April
8:30 AM-2 PM: Orals, Lunch, Presentation
2:15-3:15 PM: Poster Session
3:15 - 4 PM: Networking with the Judges

Tuesday, 14 April
8:00 AM-11:30 AM: Bench-scale Demos
11:30 - 12:30 PM: Lunch and Speaker
12:30 - 2:00 PM: Bench-scale Decommissioning
3 - 4 PM: Flash Pitch Final Round
4-5:30 PM: Game Night & hors d'oeuvres

Wednesday, 15 April
Morning: Free time for teams while judges deliberate.
5:30 - 8 PM: Awards Banquet

2026 Official Team Schedules

The current official schedule is below. It supersedes those published in the Task Problem Statements. It will be updated as needed.

Onsite Contest Schedule

 2026 Planning Dates & Deadlines pdf