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Thank You to Our FPVC Sponsors
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) thrives because of the invaluable support of our event hosts and sponsors. These NFPA members and Pascal Society donors provide essential components, resources, and expertise, empowering student teams to develop critical skills and inspiring the next generation of fluid power professionals. Their support has allowed NFPA to expand…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed: Judge the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews
NFPA is seeking industry members to judge the 2024-25 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews this December and January. Students in the Challenge gain hands-on experience with fluid power components, circuits, and systems to control force and motion. As a judge, you’ll participate in 45-minute webinars where students present their designs, mechanical drawings, and fluid…
Read MoreFluid Power Vehicle Challenge Networking Mixer: November 1
The 2024-25 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge has officially begun. This year, twenty-four schools are participating, including two new institutions: Colorado School of Mines and the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering. The Kick-Off webinar attracted a record attendance of 175 participants, including students, advisors, and industry members. Many teams have already begun working on…
Read MoreNFPA Grant Spurs Collaboration Between Universities
NFPA’s University Grant program aims to enhance fluid power education at four-year universities. We have awarded grants to develop curriculum, which is then accessible at no cost to schools nationwide on the NFPA Foundation website. This year, we took a new approach by harnessing the expertise at Purdue University to assist North Carolina Agricultural and…
Read MoreSupport a Fluid Power Club Near You!
NFPA supports student organizations at universities with annual stipend funding to help students learn about fluid power while they work on educational and technical projects. Currently for the 2023-24 academic year, there are 19 universities from across the country participating: If you are looking to get involved with these Fluid Power Clubs, see below for…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for 2023-24 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Midway Reviews
Mark your calendars for the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Design and Specification Midway Reviews, happening in December and January. This is a fantastic opportunity for industry members to get engaged and connect with students. The reviews are 45-minute webinar presentations with 10 minutes of Q&A from the judges. During this review, students will showcase…
Read MoreConnect with Talented Students at the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Networking Mixer on November 3rd
The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is underway! At least twenty-two teams are competing this year, including newcomers Minnesota State University Mankato and SUNY Polytechnic. More than 100 students and advisors attended the Kick-Off webinar and many students have already begun working on their vehicles. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November…
Read MoreVehicle Challenge Networking Mixer
The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is off to an exciting start! There are 24 teams signed up this year, the largest number ever. Tennessee State University is joining us for the first time, and Kennesaw State University is back after a hiatus. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November 4th, at 1 PM…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Trevor Burke
Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarships are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Trevor Burke. He is attending…
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