Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC) is a challenge of creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork all rolled into one! A STEAM competition for the 21st century that pits student teams against other teams to create a fantastical Rube Goldberg machine to solve a common, simple task, using little more than everyday objects lying about. The RGMC is truly where engineering and artistry become intertwined. -Students only, -Compete at a live regional for the chance to compete in the World Championship, -All machines must complete the annual task: Feed a Pet, -Machines are judged by a panel of Rube Goldberg experts, -Awards given. Contest Schedule: June 7, 2024-Task Announced, Host and Team Registration Open, Sep 4, 2024-Live Q&A Session #1, Oct 2, 2024-Live Q&A Session #2, Nov 6, 2024-Live Q&A Session #3, Jan 1, 2025-Host Registration Closes, Jan 8, 2025-Live Q&A Session #4, Jan 17, 2025-Team Registration Closes, Feb 1, 2025-Regional/International Contests Begin, Feb 12, 2025-Live Q&A Session #5, Mar 3, 2025-Live Q&A Session #6, Mar 23, 2025-Regional/International Contests End, Apr 5, 2025-RGMC World Championship (at Purdue)