Putting the "Center" in IDEA Center
As we enter the 15th year anniversary of the IDEA Engineering Student Center within the Jacobs School of Engineering, we are happy to share that we are putting the "Center" in the IDEA Engineering Student Center!
The IDEA Center will be expanding into the Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall basement, gaining a small study lounge and classroom space for students to study, Engineering Learning Community sections, and events.
Follow along e-news for updates on when you can access the space!
Help us make this space uniquely yours.
Share your ideas on furniture, artwork, and much more.
Drop by the Donuts and Design Forum
Tentative date: Tuesday, January 28 from 12:00 - 3:00pm
Drop by the Powell-Focht Bioengineering Hall basement anytime! Donuts coffee provided to all. Anyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to receive one of three $20 Triton cash card!
Your artwork can become a permanent fixture in the new IDEA Center Study Lounge!
The IDEA Engineering Student Center is excited to open a brand new study lounge and workshop space, and we need your help!
We are seeking digital artwork to create a mural in the new space. The winner will receive a $500 reward, and their artwork showcased as a fixture within the new Lounge.
Sign up for our interest list to receive updates on contest deadlines.
Contest Guidelines
Student must be enrolled in Winter and Spring 2025. Any major can participate!
Artwork must showcase engineering in some way, shape or form. We encourage you also to think about how an individual can interact with the piece.
Size of the artwork would be a maximum of 20ft wide x 4ft high.
Upon submission, a write-up of 300 words or less must be provided which explains the artwork and how it represents engineering. This write up will be hung alongside the artwork.
All artwork must be submitted as high quality, digital files.
$500 award will be a taxable, cash award (direct deposit).
Contest Timeline
January 6: Competition opens
February 9 at 11:59pm: Competition closes
February 17 - 21: Artwork voted on by students!
Week of February 24: Winning design announced
Judging the Contest
Artwork and write-up will be reviewed by the IDEA Center staff. The IDEA Center staff will be looking for pieces and write ups that:
- Showcase engineering in some way (open to interpretation).
- Can be interactive for or engaging to students.
Three finalists will be selected. Students will then have the chance to vote for the piece they would like to see in the IDEA Center space. The artwork with the most votes, along with it's accompanying write-up will be displayed during the soft opening of the new space!
Ready to submit your artwork?
Questions?
Happy to help! Please reach out to Director of the IDEA Engineering Student Center, Dr. Jackie Duerr