Student Innovative Asphalt Competition

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Who Can Participate

• Any undergraduate or graduate student at Auburn University

• Students must be a member (or sign up to become a member) of the AAPT Student Chapter at Auburn University

  • Sign up: auburn.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/aapt

  • Follow on Instagram: @aaptauburn

• Students must register online in advance

Pitch Requirements

• Time Limit:

  • 2 minutes for the pitch (Shark Tank–style)

  • 2 minutes for judge Q&A

• Content: Pitches must relate to the asphalt or pavement construction industry, including:

  • Innovative paving construction techniques

  • New mix designs or materials

  • Asphalt performance testing methods

  • Asphalt equipment concepts

  • Process improvements or creative solutions

• Creativity Encouraged:
  Ideas do not need to exist or be technically feasible today, think outside the box.

• Goal:
  Convince the judges to “invest” in your idea.

Presentation Tips

• Structure your pitch around:

  • Problem: What industry challenge are you trying to solve?

  • Idea: Your innovation or solution

  • Impact: Why it matters (efficiency, cost, sustainability, safety, etc.)

  • Call to Action: Why judges should invest in your idea

Judges

• 3–5 industry professionals from the state of Florida

• Judging criteria may include (but are not limited to):

  • Insight & Innovation

  • Professionalism

  • Charisma & Engagement

  • Creativity & Humor

Prizes

Students who successfully pitch and convince the judges to “invest” may be eligible for cash prizes:

• 1st Place: $300

• 2nd Place: $200

• 3rd Place: $100

Dinner

• Dinner will be provided for event attendees

• Space is limited to:

  • Judges

  • NCAT staff

  • Participating students

  • AAPT Student Chapter leadership