Smarter World
How will technology transform the way we live?
Explore how engineering, AI, robotics, computing, communication, transportation, and other emerging technologies can create a smarter future.
We invite high school and college students worldwide to combine artistic creativity with engineering imagination and show us how engineering and technology can transform our future.
Open to
Students Worldwide
Students Worldwide
Submission Deadline
November 15, 2026
November 15, 2026
Cash Prizes
For Each Division
For Each Division
Choose Your Category
Sustainable Future
How can engineering help our planet thrive?
Show how engineering can contribute to cleaner energy, sustainable communities, conservation, climate solutions, and responsible use of resources.
Better Life
How can engineering improve people's lives?
Imagine solutions that improve health, safety, accessibility, transportation, infrastructure, and everyday life for individuals and communities.
Who Can Participate?
High School Division
Students in Grades 9–12 or the international equivalent.
College Division
Students currently enrolled in a college, university, or equivalent undergraduate/post-secondary program.
Students do not need to reside or study in the United States to participate.
What to Submit
Original Artwork
Create an original hand-drawn or hand-painted poster using traditional art materials (for example: pencil, pen, crayon, watercolor, or paint). Upload a clear photograph or scan of the completed artwork.
Creative Tagline
Add a short, original tagline that captures the message of your artwork and connects with the theme Transform Your Future.
Artist Statement
Submit a 100–200 word statement explaining the artwork, the engineering or technology idea behind it, and how it could transform the future.
Digital artwork and AI-generated artwork are not permitted. The artwork, tagline, and artist statement must be the participant's own original work.
How to Enter
Create
Choose one category and create your original hand-drawn or hand-painted artwork.
Tell Your Story
Create your tagline and write your 100–200 word artist statement.
Submit
Take a clear photograph or scan of your artwork and complete the online registration and submission form.
Judging Criteria
- Engineering Idea & Future Impact – 30%
- Creativity & Originality – 25%
- Artistic Expression & Visual Communication – 20%
- Artist Statement – 15%
- Tagline & Overall Message – 10%
- Total – 100 Points
Entries are judged within their respective student division, and each division is evaluated independently using the same judging criteria. The three categories are creative choices and do not have separate category prizes.
Submission Deadline
November 15, 2026
Electronic submissions only. Late submissions may not be accepted.
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