Q: Should the PFD be based off the bench-scale or the full-scale design plans? (Updated 9/22/25)
A1: The PFD in the technical report should include all processes and components as they apply to both your full-scale and bench-scale prototype designs. The PFD for the prototype should reflect the full-scale design as closely as possible.
A2: The PFD in the 30% Project Review and the ESP should include all processes and components as they apply only to the bench-scale prototype.

Q: What are WERC's online resources? (Posted 9/22/25)
A: WERC website: posts tasks, manuals, forms, schedules, travel tips.
Team Site: advisors, teams, and judges register to participate in the contest, upload photos, reports, and enter and view scores.
ESP Short course: link will be emailed to registered teams. 

Q: Where can we find a downloadable WERC logo? (Posted 8/12/25)
A: It is posted on our website (WERC.nmsu.edu) under the top tab: "PRESS KIT"

Q: What are the protocols for using our college logos, WERC logos, sponsor logos? (Posted 9/22/25)
A: At the all events, please feel free to wear your school colors, proudly display your logo, etc.
Place the WERC logo and all sponsor logos on: presentations slides and poster. Spell sponsor names correctly!!

Q: How can my team get the link to the WERC Short Course (Developing an ESP)? (Posted 9/02/25)
A: We will email links to registered teams in December. If you have not received the links or have not yet registered, email a request to werc@nmsu.edu.

Q: When is the technical report due? (Posted 9/09/25)
A: The technical report is due on April 2, 2026, 11:59 PM (Your time zone).

Q: What is the attire for the different events at the contest? (Posted 7/02/24)
A: Please see the Contest Timeline (Team Manual) for event attire. 

Q: To what address can we ship equipment to Las Cruces prior to coming to the contest?
A: Please see your Team Manual and this page for information.

Q: For the written report, are we allowed to add in actual pictures of our design? (Posted 8/02/25)
A: Yes! Teams should include photos of the equipment they build in their technical report.

Q: What is the deadline for submitting the technical report draft to our auditors? (Posted 8/02/24)
A: We suggest that you submit your draft to your auditors 3 weeks prior to the report due date. Since the report is due April 2, March 12 would be a good time to submit it. See Team Manual.

Q: What should we put in the social media post? (Posted 8/02/24)
A: Send out something friendly and exciting that thanks the sponsors and tells people what you are doing, like this: We are excited to be solving xxxx at the WERC Environmental Design Contest in Las Cruces, NM. We send a big "Thank you" to our sponsors: @XXX, @XXX. (But put  it in your own words--you don't want everyone to use your phrasing.) Include a photo of your team having fun working on the project.

Q: Registration says "Gender for Style." What does that mean? (Posted 7/16/23)
A: Faculty and judges receive a gift of a jacket or vest. The Ladies versions are narrower in the waist than the men’s versions. If you prefer it larger in the waist, select “Male.” If you prefer it narrower in the waist, select “Female.” All participants receive a T-shirt. T-shirts are unisex sizing. 

Q: What computer connections will be available for presentations at the contest? (Posted 7/16/25)
A: HDMI is provided. We also have VGA-to-HDMI adapters. Your team should bring any other needed adapters.