NEDC Overview

June 2026 – Hosted by Maryland MESA

Designing for Local Change

The National Engineering Design Competition (NEDC) asks students to first identify an individual or group who experiences some type of community challenge (i.e., a user). Then, using a coding element as the main component of their design, employ human-centered design practices to engineer a solution.

Each competing team must consist of 2 to 4 students who are active members of a MESA program affiliated with the MESA USA national organization. The teams that place first at the middle and high school levels in state events will qualify for the National Competition. Official competition documents and additional resources are found below. These resources can be referenced in preparation for the main event and its four components.

Supplemental Resources

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Internet Resources

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Pitch Resources

Poster Resources

Arduino Resources

Writing Resources

Human Centered Design Resources

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