Book To Build’s First Ever Winners:
“Project REcharge was made to help students gain more access to power by distributing power bank storage around campus. We hope to build and reproduce power banks with reusable storage that can better the environment and campus. As a result, we ensure a safe, efficient, and easy opportunity for students to meet their energy needs.”
- The Project Recharge Team
PROJECT SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT OF PROJECT RECHARGE
TEAM
Fall 2025 - Plugged In UTK
Problem: Students need to power their lives anywhere and anytime, from the lawn to the lab.
Your Mission: Build a research-backed, testable solution that delivers accessible, efficient, and user-friendly power to the Volunteer community.
Our First Ever Project Competition:
Shift to Smaller, Tangible Projects
Move away from one big, abstract goal → focus on design challenges students can join and complete within weeks.Campus Infrastructure Concepts
Charging stations in high-traffic study areas.
Solar panels on residence halls/Hodges.
Pedestrian/traffic data projects (parking, walkways, air quality, etc.).
Sustainability & Energy
Explore student-led green projects (solar, recycling, sensors).
Low-cost pilots before scaling.
Interdisciplinary Build-and-Test Competitions
Organized multi-week competition where teams design, prototype, and present solutions.
Projects are kept simple, accessible, and rewarding to encourage retention.
Balance Long-Term Vision
Small projects build momentum and visibility now while preparing for larger interdisciplinary, capstone-style projects later.
