Event Information

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Event-Specific Information

As a reminder, MIT Invitationals will be following nationals rules with any rules clarified on this page.

Updates on other events may be added in the future.

Astronomy

At least one competitor must bring a cell phone with internet connection and access to email for MIT wifi verification.

Boomilever

For the 2025 Invitational, the Event Supervisors plan to use the same Test Apparatus (as defined in rule 5.) from prior years (see photo 1, which shows the setup for Boomilever) with modifications to the Test Base layout to meet current specifications (in rules 5.a.i-v.). Sand will be used for the free-flowing material (as specified in rule 5.c.). The event will be in a different room (see photo 2), from prior years. All participants must bring their own type “B” eye protection. While the Event Supervisors will make every effort to run the event as planned, competitors should be prepared for any adjustments from prior years’ setup that may be necessary to allow the event to run; these may include but are not limited to changes to the Test Apparatus, changes to the free-flowing material, and changes to how sand is loaded.

Chemistry Lab and Forensics

Competitors must bring the full laboratory kits specified in the Division C Chemistry Events Lab Equipment List, as well as required PPE. Students without PPE will not be permitted to enter the laboratory room.

Helicopter

The location of Helicopter is the Building 45 (Schwarzman) Lobby. The ceiling height is approximately 12 ft.

Materials Science

Competitors must bring required PPE but do not need to bring the additional lab materials specified in the Division C Chemistry Events Lab Equipment List.

Trial Events

For the 2026 Invitational, we will be running three trial events below. Trial events are self-scheduled through ISOTOPE, and alternates are allowed to compete in them.

Event	Rules
Lean Mean Meme Machine	Link
Scavenger Hunt	Link
Science Scramble	Link