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Vex IQ Challenge

VEX IQ Challenge teams solve an annual game challenge by designing, building and programming a robot for the challenge.

About

In the VEX IQ Challenge, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play with other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communications, and more. NSBE’s VEX IQ Tournament will be held at the Annual Convention in March 2025.

The game for the 2024 – 2025 competition year is Rapid Relay, an exciting, fast-paced game with robots trying to score in a variety of ways.

Registration

  • Each team must be a combination of students in grades 3-8.
  • Teams must consist of at least two (2) students and no more than ten (10).
  • Attend the 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, March 5 – March 9, 2025.
  • Consists of active NSBE Jr. members.
  • Complete all application and registration requests before the deadlines.
  • Chapter advisor and team coaches must provide a satisfactory NSBE background check by applying here.

Critical Dates

  • Rec Foundation Team Registration

    Visit robotevents.com to register your teams for the year and receive your team number!

    If you DO NOT register by this deadline, you cannot compete at 2025 Annual Convention.

  • NSBE VEX IQ Team Registration

    • Deadline to register for the 2025 VEX Robotics Competition at NSBE’s 2025 Annual Convention is January 3, 2025.
    • Submit application to compete at NSBE’s 2025 Annual Convention here by Friday, January 3, 2025.
    • Confirmation of participation at Annual Convention will be sent out by Friday, Jan 24, 2024.

  • National Competition

    Attend the 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL.

Black Excellence Engineered™

We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Blacks exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.
The NSBE membership year spans August 1 – July 31.

The membership fee is $5 annually. There may be additional chapter and regional dues you have to pay to be considered a fully active member.
If you choose not to be affiliated with a chapter in your local area, you will be considered a member “At-Large," classified by your geographical region. Members At-Large receive the same national benefits as those who belong to a chapter.

If you have any questions, please contact NSBE's Membership and Registration team at membership@nsbe.org.

How to renew your membership

  1. Click Renew Action Button
  2. Once you’ve reached your account homepage, click “Renew” on the red banner at the top of your screen or the tab labeled “Memberships/Subscriptions” > “View Inactive Subscriptions” and then “Renew”.
  3. Select a membership item you would like to renew on the next page.
  4. Update your personal information if needed.
  5. Follow the prompts.
  6. Verify the items in your cart for accuracy. If you selected the wrong membership type, please go back and make your changes as needed before completing payment. Membership payments are non-refundable.
  7. Submit.

Please contact membership@nsbe.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Information regarding the Open Enrollment Campaign

We open enrollment for the new membership cycle on May 1st each year which will allow members an additional 2 months to renew and receive benefits. Please note that membership subscriptions are not prorated. However, if you plan on renewing your membership mid-year to qualify for registration discounts or other benefits, that is fine. However, please be aware that renewing a membership following the Annual Convention will only grant you a subscription that lasts for only a month or less. We strongly recommend waiting until May 1st to maximize your investment.