IGO Category
Engineering
Design and build practical solutions to real global challenges. Show how technology can make our world more sustainable and improve people's lives.
Solve real problems
Think sustainably
Build & test it
Project Areas
01
Bioengineering
Design and engineer living biological systems and processes.
MedicineAgricultureEnvironment
02
Civil & Construction Engineering
Design, build and maintain infrastructure such as bridges, roads, dams and buildings.
Urban planningGreen buildingStructural design
03
Chemical Engineering
Use chemistry, physics and maths to turn raw materials into useful products.
Greener processesNew materialsClean manufacturing
04
Industrial Engineering
Make systems work smarter, with less waste and greater efficiency.
Save time & costLogisticsEnergy use
05
Materials Science
Explore metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, right down to the atomic level.
New materialsBetter performanceNovel uses
06
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Create circuits, devices and digital systems for power, communication and control.
RoboticsRenewable systemsSmart computing
07
Mechanical Engineering
Apply physics to design, build and maintain machines and moving systems.
VehiclesHeating & coolingMedical devices
08
Thermodynamics
Investigate how heat changes into other forms of energy, and back again.
Energy efficiencyRenewablesThermal solutions
How Projects Are Judged
Judges look for creativity, sound scientific method, thorough work, strong technical skills and real benefit to society. Here is how the marks are shared out.100points
- Research Question10 ptsClear, focused and testable
- Plan & Methods10 ptsSound design and thorough data collection
- Variables5 ptsWhat you changed, kept the same and measured
- Background Research10 ptsKnows the field and offers something new
- Construction & Testing10 ptsA working prototype, tested in several trials
- Interpretation10 ptsGood use of maths and statistics
- Creativity & Innovation15 ptsOriginal ideas with real-world use
- Materials5 ptsClear, well-organised display
- Oral Presentation15 ptsExplains the impact and answers questions confidently
- Overall Impression10 ptsEnthusiasm, understanding and effort
Top tip: keep a detailed project journal, state the limits of your results, and credit anyone who helped you.