The Drop is an annual competition for students in grades K–5, hosted by the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University. In this exciting event, young engineers design and build a prototype to protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from increasing heights along the ramps of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The challenge encourages creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on problem solving as students explore basic engineering and physics concepts in a fun and engaging way. Participants receive a competition packet with rules and guidelines, and registration includes breakfast, a T-shirt, a medal, and fun engineering-themed goodies. How high can your egg survive the drop?
The Drop - 2026
When: March 2026 - Date Coming Soon
Grades: K-5th
Location: Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center
Competition Fee: $35 per participant
Registration: Opening February 2026
Theme: After soaring through outer space, Aubie’s next mission takes him somewhere even more mysterious... and maybe a little fishy. 🐠👀
Start dreaming up your most creative costumes—think beyond the stars and maybe beneath the surface. Stay tuned for the big reveal! 🌊✨
For more information please email our office at futureengineer@eng.auburn.edu
