Apply today to be a part of the the 2026 Change the World Challenge. The student design competition, hosted by the College of Engineering, is a transformative, multidisciplinary student competition open to all majors. It
empowers students to apply systems thinking and provides the tools to design impactful solutions for complex, real-world challenges. Through cross-disciplinary teamwork, milestone stipends, faculty mentorship and structured training, students will progress from preliminary proposals to final presentations, culminating in a public showcase in May 2026. Application deadline is Oct. 31.