Learned about this fun looking contest over at Kathy Wentz’s blog.
The link to the full contest information is here. Developed by West Point and sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, this contest is open to all kids age 13 through Grade 12. They can do this on their own or in pairs and it looks like it can all be done from the comfort of your own computer. It has a download for both Macs and Windows, so hopefully all interested students can enter.
Looks like a great science and math supplement or motivator. Scholarship money is available to the winners, too, if that motivates any students. 🙂
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Download and install the West Point Bridge Designer 2011 software. |
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Use the software to design and test a virtual bridge. |
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Register your team. |
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Log in and submit as many designs as you like. |
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| Who: U.S. students age 13 through grade 12 are eligible for prizes. Anyone else may enter our Open Competition. More about eligibility… |
| When: The 2011 contest began on January 10, 2011, and the Qualifying Round will end on February 25. More about the contest schedule… |
| Prizes: Each member of the first-place team earns a $10,000 scholarship. Each finalist wins a notebook computer. More about prizes… |
