Scoring
Design competition scoring will be based on five parameters: performance, economics, sustainability, design quality, and team collaboration. Overall Design Score = Performance Score + Economics Score + Sustainability Score + Design Quality Score + Collaboration Score
- Performance
Objective: Launch the Duke dog through the hula hoop and stick the landing.
Score: 0-100 points
- Economics
Objective: Each team will complete the provided budget worksheet to determine a sustainability and a economic score. (Each team is required to have one laptop computer with access to Excel.)
Score: 0-100 points
- Sustainability
Objective: Give preference to reusable or recyclable components. Score will be determined by the amount of materials used, regardless of whether they actually are incorporated in the final design. Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Remove (in that order).
Score: 0-100 points
- Collaboration
Objective: Work together to design and construct the device. This means that each team member is intimately familiar with all aspects of the device design and construction.
Score: 0-100 points
A maximum of 100 points will be awarded based on judges’ assessment of thelevel of teamwork and collaboration in the design and construction of the device.
- Design Build
Objective: Each team will be judged on the quality of their build. Extra points may be given for creativity.
Score: 0-100 points
Announcements
- 2012 FE Exam Guide (PDF)
- June 20-22
The Virginia Center for Wind Energy is hosting the 3rd biennial Statewide Wind Energy Symposium at James Madison University. This is a great chance for JMU students, faculty, and staff from across all departments to learn about wind energy right here on campus! More

