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Mentor Support

Download the DASH+ Mentor Handbook to learn everything you need for your team to succeed!

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There are three components to the DASH+ contest. You can complete
them in any order, but remember that everything needs to be submitted by
March 1, 2010!

Since you are working in a team with the help of an adult mentor, the work should
be divided up, and students are encouraged to work with team members who can
offer the extra creativity, design, math and science skills to win! Remember that
you earn points for teamwork!

Check off what it takes to complete DASH+ as your team makes its way to the finish line:

  • My Dashboard Design
    The graphic representation of the dashboard with dials and gauges that show how your design impacts driving behavior to Fuel our Future Now. Limited to 7 images.
  • Technical Plan
    The written responses to five questions that answer "how" and "why" your dashboard should earn your team a trip to Motor City. Limited to 500 words per question.
  • Video Pitch
    The creative commercial that persuades automakers and the general public to drive change today. Videos must be 2-3 minutes.
There are dozens of ways to tell your friends about your cool DASH+ concept. Here are a few to get started:
  • Create a fan page or group on Facebook and
    Tweet about your design process
  • Get your community involved - write letters to community groups, social clubs, your elected officials and churches - Click here for sample letter
  • Show off your design ideas on Flickr and post the slideshow on Facebook, MySpace, or YouTube
  • Have your principal make daily announcements about your participation
  • Ask your school or local newspaper to write a story about your entry in DASH+

Key Contest Dates

Early submission deserves an award! The first 25 adult mentors are eligible for a special educational bonus when your team completes DASH+.
  • October 19, 2009
    Contest launches at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan and registration opens for DASH+.
  • October through January
    Ongoing resources posted to FuelOurFutureNow.com/contest
  • February 1, 2010
    Registration closes. Your design, plan, and pitch aren't due yet, but your team must be built with 2-5 high school students and an adult mentor. The clock is ticking to complete your entry!
  • March 1, 2010
    All DASH+ submissions are due. Each team must submit a dashboard design, technical plan, and video pitch.
  • April, 2010
    Expert judging takes place.
  • Early May, 2010
    Three semifinalists are announced, and online voting is open to the general public. Tell your friends and family to vote!
  • May 31, 2010
    Online voting closes.
  • Mid-June, 2010
    Grand Prize Winner is announced.
  • Mid-July, 2010
    The Grand-Prize Winning Team travels to Motor City for a VIP experience and to pitch automakers on the dashboard of the future.

Congratulations to high school teams from across the country that submitted an entry in the DASH+ contest!

Hundreds of students designed
next-generation dashboards to help
Drive Change Today!