Science & Engineering: Players collaborate to design and build an eco-friendly city using sustainable resources such as wind turbines, solar panels, and water recycling systems.
Twist: Students must strategically plan the city’s layout to maximize energy efficiency and minimize waste. Include challenges like managing pollution or extreme weather and must come up with innovative solutions for sustainability.
All Team Submission Due: March 28, 2025
Important Information:
Teams must submit a 5-minute video showcasing their work and explaining their ideas within the world of Minecraft by the specified due date.
Selected teams will advance to a "Second Challenge," details of which will be shared upon acceptance.
The "Final Challenge" will take place in person, where teams will have 20 minutes to complete a build-off and planning session. They will be presented with a problem and scenario, and must design a solution on-site during the live challenge.
Important Dates
All Team Challenge Release Date: March 10, 2025
All Team Submission Due: March 28, 2025
Semi-Final Notification: April 21, 2025
Semi-Final Submissions Due: May 9, 2025
Final Notification: May 26, 2025
Dates Submission Final: In Person - June 7, 2025
Day of Final Event Breakdown
9:00 a.m. Welcome Ceremony
9:30 a.m. Kick off of the First Round
9:50 a.m. Event Starts - Challenge is Announced
10:30 a.m. Next Group Comes In
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Snack
11:20 a.m. Closing Ceremonies