Encourage your students to participate in the annual Innovation Works competition and put their classroom learning into practice Nov. 7-9. Hosted in partnership with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Innovation Works is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary hackathon where students apply critical thinking, collaboration and creativity to real-world challenges inspired by space exploration.
This year’s theme asks students to design technologies for a future moon base, developing innovative solutions that enable life and work on the lunar surface, from habitat systems and power generation to mobility and communication. During the 48-hour, in-person event, student teams will brainstorm, prototype and pitch their concepts to judges from Lockheed Martin, WSU and industry partners. It’s an incredible opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience, strengthen teamwork skills and showcase innovation in action.
Teams must include three to four current Wichita State students from any major, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, including an exclusive Lockheed Martin facility tour with a chance to meet engineers and technologists shaping the future of space exploration for the top team.
Teams must register by Nov. 1. For more information, visit wsuinnovationworks.com or contact Jared Goering, product innovation faculty, at jared.goering@wichita.edu.