The AMP it up! Challenge invites students to research an advanced manufacturing innovation in Massachusetts and then present it in a 3-minute video to explain how it’s made, why it matters, and what it means to the student.  One middle school and one high school in each of five regions in the state will each win $2,500 in grant funding, and a grand prize of $5,000 will also be awarded.  Dates outlined in this post last fall have been revised.  While the program has already launched and some students have begun researching, school registration continues on an ongoing basis for individual students, classes, groups, or clubs.  Students should begin researching now and submit their videos by the new deadline, April 30.  Manufacturers are still encouraged to sign up to support the challenge by talking with students and offering factory tours.   The public will have a chance to vote on submissions May 4-31, and awards will be announced on June 8.