Maker | Engineering Research US/International
Instructables Maker Project Platform
Difficulty
1
1/5
Target Students
Students who want to document DIY, engineering, electronics, craft, design, or problem-solving projects in a public portfolio format.
Event Time
Project platform is open year-round; contests run on rolling schedules.
Registration Period
Account/project posting is generally year-round; individual contest entry windows vary.
Instructables Maker Project Platform (Instructables) is an activity in Build Awesome that can help students demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, and sustained engagement through project / portfolio work.
College application value: Its value depends on selectivity, depth of participation, and evidence of output. Strong outcomes may include admission to a selective program, an original project, a documented portfolio, public presentation, mentoring, awards, or continued independent work.