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2020 Engineering Design Challenge open for high school students

Saint Francis University offers cash prizes and scholarships

Loretto, PA (08/10/2020) — High school students interested in engineering, creative design, and/or science are encouraged to participate in the first-ever, Saint Francis University 2020 Engineering Design Challenge.

Challengers will work on a solo design solution with the help of an SFU engineering faculty mentor. Registration is open now through September 21, 2020. Three awards (cash and scholarships) will be given for each engineering design challenge area (Push Water Uphill and Tracking the Sun). To learn more and to register visit https://www.francis.edu/Engineering-Design-Challenge/

Saint Francis University offers the benefits of a full-scale engineering program, complete with advanced labs, in a more personalized setting. Engineering degree programs including General Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering in addition to concentrations in Aviation, Energy Technology Policy and more.

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Introduction to the high school engineering design challenge at Saint Francis University. Cash and scholarship prizes are available.

Saint Francis University

Marie Young (814) 472-3127 myoung@francis.edu, Erin McCloskey (814) 472-3938 emcccloskey@francis.edu

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