SME Student Chapters took to the court for the March Madness showdown, March 1–31, 2026. Thank you to every chapter that competed, recruited, and brought the energy all month long! And the Winners Are: Every new student member, student renewal, and graduating senior who bridged to an Emerging Professional membership put points on the scoreboard, building momentum, climbing the standings, and battling for their division title until the final buzzer. How Points Were Earned Students used code MADNESS26 when joining or renewing to earn points for their chapter. Graduating seniors used code EPMADNESS26 to score one year free or 5 years at a discounted rate with an Emerging Professional membership — and earn points in the process. The Playbook New to the competition or want to revisit the rules? Watch the SME Student Chapter March Madness Rules & Scoring Replay for a full breakdown of scoring, divisions, and bonus point opportunities. Watch the Replay Spread the Word The official Membership Madness flyer helped chapters rally their campuses — posted in engineering buildings, labs, and high-traffic spots to build hype and drive sign-ups all month long. Download Flyer