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CONTEST UPDATES


3/4/24 – The final leaderboard for 2024 WVBDB Qualifying Round has now been posted!

3/1/24 – Last day to submit designs! More details in the Contest Rules.

2/6/24 – Finals Dates Finalized, April 5-7, 2024.

12/18/23 – The updated Mac version is now available on our Software page.



DESIGN

All West Virginia students in grades 6-12 (public, private, or homeschool) are eligible to enter the contest! Register, download the Bridge Design software, and design a bridge that passes the simulated load test. The goal is for your bridge to be as inexpensive as possible.


BUILD

The top individuals/teams will advance to the Finals, which includes both a software design & Balsa Wood building contest!


WIN!

ALL Finalists will be awarded prizes! Win even more by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in both categories! Finalists will win between $100 and $500* 


(*depending on participation)


To view Contest Photos, Videos, Rules, Leaderboards, and Updates from previous years, please Click Here to view our Archive.

If you have any questions about the WVBDB Contest please contact dotwvbdb@wv.gov.

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