Distinguish Yourself From Your Peers, Meet Mentors and Establish Career Boosting Connections with This One-of-a-Kind Immersive Experience

Questions? Contact us at: sstbdesigncomp@gmail.com

The Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition Student Design Competition challenges the next generation of engineers to push their innovation and creativity as they compete for the best design while gaining practice and practical experience in presenting their ideas/solutions.

It provides a unique opportunity for students to meet, connect and work with industry leaders who will be mentoring, judging and attending the Forum.

WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY AT 5:40pm IN BOOTH #117

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Eligibility & Competition Details:

Eligibility:

  • Students must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program
  • Open to all graduate and undergraduate engineering students across any discipline
  • Students must be an active participant and able to attend the entire program agenda March 4-6, 2025 in Galveston, Texas

Competition Details:

  • Up to 24 students will be accepted and placed into teams of 3-5
  • Teams will work on a design problem and propose a solution
  • An industry Subject Matter Expert (SME) will consult with and assist each team
  • Each team prepares a presentation on their design solution
  • Solutions will be presented to a panel of 3 to 6 judges
  • Winning team(s) present at Subsea Tieback Forum on Wednesday
  • Worktime will be approximately 7 to 8 hours

STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION ADVISORY BOARD:


Don Wells
Chairman
Subsea Tieback Foundation

Gail Henry
Digital and Technology Lead – TC Americas
Wood

Aidan Lynch
Student Engineering Ambassador
Texas A&M University

Julie Ingram
Director Engineering - Subsea and Floating Facilities
McDermott

Ron Ledbetter
Director of Subsea Engineering
Texas A&M University

Interested in competing?

See what one of last year's winners had to say about their experience.

Travel Information - Petroleum Network Education Conferences, May 19-20, 2020 Houston, TX

Why Apply?

  • Free conference registration for those accepted
  • Network with experienced industry professionals
  • Learn about leading industry challenges and new technologies
  • Make key industry contacts 
  • $400 travel allowance
  • Participation in receptions and dinner with members of industry

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