Over 140 high school students will bend their brains around engineering problems on Thursday, March 2, at Tri-State University.
Students openly discuss the problems and consult reference material in their search for answers.
As in the real world, answers are not always found. Typically, groups answer 41 percent of the questions correctly. Top teams find correct answers 50-60 percent of the time. JETS organizers describe the tests as a learning process, as well as a competition. The problem-solving process is intended to build cooperation and communication skills.