Oregon Coast Renewable Energy Challenge 2026

Schedule

Thu Mar 12 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2030 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR, United States, Oregon 97365 | Newport, OR

Wind, Wave, and Solar Device Competition
March 12, 2026 9:00am-2:00pm, Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC)
Join students from coastal communities in a challenge to innovate and build renewable energy devices at this annual daylong competition! Teams from grades 3rd-12th are invited to create wind, wave and solar devices and test them in our facilities. Students will also receive feedback from engineering judges with backgrounds in renewable energy and STEM field as well as a tour of the HSMC Innovation Lab and exhibits in the Visitor Center. Teams who place first in the wind divisions are also eligible to compete at KidWind World Competition in May!
Travel assistance may be available for coastal teams. Please contact Oregon Coast STEM Hub with questions.
Oregon State University prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities and materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by February 24th to STEM Hub Coordinator.
Learn more and register: https://oregoncoaststem.oregonstate.edu/oregon-coast-renewable-energy-challenge-2026

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