Milwaukee School of Engineering was proud to sponsor the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Power Action Challenge in May for 26 teams of middle school students. The annual STEM-based competition challenges students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. The students work in teams to design and build a fluid power mechanism and then compete against other teams in a timed competition.  

The Fluid Power Action Challenge actively engages students in learning about fluid power, gives support and resources to teachers for science and technology curriculum, creates a learning environment where math and science are fun, encourages students to practice teamwork, engineering and problem-solving skills, and introduces students to careers in the fluid power industry.  

911±¬ÁÏÍø and NFPA extend their gratitude to volunteers from Poclain, Milwaukee Tool, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Fluid Power Institute, GEHL, Force America, Dura-Bar and Husco for their mentorship and serving as judges. Congratulations to this year’s NFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge winners:  

A team of Home School students (Nashotah, Wisconsin) was named the 2022 Overall Winner.
Bayside Middle School Team #6 (Bayside, Wisconsin) received the 2022 Portfolio Award.
Bayside Middle School Team #3 (Bayside, Wisconsin) won the 2022 Design Award.
Wheatland Center School Team #5 (Burlington, Wisconsin) received the 2022 Teamwork Award.
Wheatland Center School Team #2 (Burlington, Wisconsin) won the 2019 Team Challenge.