Events and Competitions

Throughout the year Texas Inventionworks (TIW) hosts events and competitions all aimed at learning, exploring and having fun. Some of our events are designed and hosted by TIW staff, while others are designed by external student organizations and hosted within the TIW facility.

Interested in hosting an event with us?

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more. To coordinate logistics and staffing, we require three to four weeks' notice prior to any desired event.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Stop by our main facility in EER or join our Discord channel to learn more about upcoming events at Texas Inventionworks.

Annual Events

Texas Inventionworks offers several annually recurring events throughout the year.

Open Houses

Texas engineering students studying a display at TIW open house

Texas Inventionworks opens its doors and welcomes all students to meet our staff, learn about our programs and explore what's possible.

When? Start of the Fall semester
For Who? Open for all students to attend
Step Up: Join the TIW public Discord server, follow us on Instagram (@texasinventionworks) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for updates on this event

Skill-based Workshops

Texas engineering students at worktables creating with wires and wood materials

Free events where student staff teach students practical skills to advance their problem-solving skills or use of TIW equipment.

When? Ongoing
For Who? Open to all students (prior equipment training may be required)
Step Up: Join the TIW public Discord server, follow us on Instagram (@texasinventionworks) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for updates on this event

Build Nights

Texas engineering students listening to project demo from TIW student staff

Free events where student staff help students complete and take home a hands-on project made using pre-made kits, materials and equipment in the facility. This is all about fun and exploration.

When? One to two times per semester
For Who? Open to all students (prior equipment training may be required)
Step Up: Join the TIW public Discord server, follow us on Instagram (@texasinventionworks) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for updates on this event

Texas RoboRumble

Texas engineering students watching a robot battle

A combat-based robotic competition where teams of up to six students compete to build and battle 3-lb robots. Teams attend skill-based workshops and build their designs over a six-week period.

When? January through Spring Break
For Who? Open to all students (space is limited)
Step Up: Join the TIW public Discord server, follow us on Instagram (@texasinventionworks) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. updates on this event

SEC Make-a-thon

Texas engineering students smiling

A two-day design competition hosted by the Student Engineering Council (SEC) where teams of three to five students work together and generate a creative engineering solution/prototype to a pre-identified problem.

When? Middle of Fall semester
For Who? Open for all students to sign up as teams or individuals
Step Up: Visit the Student Engineering Council website or follow the SEC Instagram (@sectexas)

UAB Create-a-thon

Texas engineering student smiling with a mechanical device on his arm

A design and build competition hosted by the ME Undergraduate Advisory Board (UAB) where teams of three to five students compete to design and create a project of their choice. This is all about what YOU want to make.

When? Beginning of Spring semester until midterms with a final two-day weekend build event
For Who? Open to all students to apply
Step Up: Follow the ME UAB Create-a-thon Instagram (@utcreateathon)