Note: Go to Guidelines page to access the 2023 Team Manual.
Q: May I have the EHS course Zoom links? (Posted 01/26/24)
A: The links will be posted below after the video renders (Allow extra time for the Friday afternoon recording).
Q: How can my team get links to the WERC Short Courses (Developing an ESP and the EH&S Overview)? (Posted 01/11/24)
A: We have emailed links to registered teams. 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 7/16/23)
A: The technical report is now due on Monday, April 1, 11:59 PM (Your time zone).
Q: What is the attire for the different events at the contest? (Posted 7/16/23)
A: Please see your team manual (pp. 11, 14, 16, & 18) for event attire. The Tuesday Reception is casual 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 7/16/23)
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 7/16/23)
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 1, 2024, March 11 would be a good time to submit it. The date is a suggestion, not a requirement. See Team Manual.
Q: What should we put in the social media post? (Posted 7/16/23)
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 7/16/23)
A: HDMI is provided. We also have VGA-to-HDMI adapters. Your team should bring any other needed adapters.