Communication
Explain complex engineering or science topics in accessible language that sparks curiosity and showcases engineering impact.
Competition Categories
Select the challenge that pushes your strengths and helps you develop new ones.
Debate
Build persuasive arguments and deliver well-reasoned viewpoints on surprise resolutions announced the day of competition.
Consulting
Deliver strategic recommendations for large-scale engineering problems, balancing technical and socio-economic implications.
Bio-Engineering
Develop bio-engineering solutions for healthcare, agriculture, or sustainability challenges presented in the prompt.
Innovation
Create or enhance market-ready products or services backed by strong engineering feasibility and business rationale.
Re-Engineering
Redesign existing products or processes to improve function or adapt them for new applications with market-ready outcomes.
Design (Junior & Senior)
Build functional prototypes for real-world challenges with expectations scaled for junior and senior competitors.
Programming
Competitors aim to develop industry-quality software to solve a given engineering problem. Students will use their software development, technical writing, as well as project management skills to create a creative solution
Meet the Team
The Queen's Engineering Competition is organized by a passionate team of student leaders dedicated to fostering innovation, professionalism, and excellence.
Co-Chairs
Samantha Ecclestone and Fernanda Croce lead QEC with a focus on empowering every team to perform at their best.
Directors
Directors of Marketing, Sponsorship, Events, and Finance guide coordinators and manage every competition detail.
Coordinators
A network of coordinators deliver competitor experience, sponsor relations, and day-of logistics.
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting QEC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you register.
What is the Queen's Engineering Competition?
QEC brings together students to solve real-world engineering challenges while developing professional skills and connecting with industry leaders.
Who can participate?
Registration is open to all engineering students at Queen's University. Form a team that complements your skill sets and take on the challenge.
How do I register?
Select your competition stream, assemble your teammates, and complete the registration form. You'll receive follow-up details once your submission is received.
Ready to Compete?
Registration is open to all engineering students at Queen's. Form a team and take on the challenge.
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