The ESP ensures the safety of all participants at the on-site contest. It is the first step in the approval process for running your team's bench-scale demonstration at the contest.
While preparing your bench-scale demo at your home institution, follow your institution's safety protocols.
ESP Steps:
- Complete Mandatory Short Course (all team members) by Feb. 20, 2026
- Submit the ESP form by March 13, 2026
- Complete the Transportation form (see below) if your team plans to ship equipment to Las Cruces
Short Course:
Registered teams will be emailed links in December. If you have not received the link, or have not yet registered, email a request to werc@nmsu.edu
Short Course: Developing an Experimental Safety Plan. Free. Mandatory. On-demand. Course is limited to teams enrolled in the contest. The course should take no longer than 45 minutes to complete.