The SAIMechE Technology Olympiad is a national program aimed to
- stimulate interest in technology
- emphasise the importance of maths and science
- encourage further education in the field of engineering
HOW IT IS PACKAGED:
The challenge is set out each year to
- be relevant to current affairs
- be wide enough to allow creativity in generating concepts
- be specific enough so that learners understand what is required
- have a fun element that appeals to learners from all communities
- have a final result that is adjudicated as objectively as possible
Relating to Current Events
The BLOODHOUND Super Sonic Car aims to be the world’s first 1000 mph (1600 kph) Car. Powered by a state-of the-art jet engine and a huge hybrid rocket motor, BLOODHOUND SSC will develop over 130 000 horsepower and cover 16 kilometres in 100 seconds from a standing start.Wing Commander Andy Green, BLOODHOUND SSC’s driver, holds the current World Land Speed Record (1220 kph). Read More
