[ENCI-l] [INFO SESSION TOMORROW] CSCE Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition

[Students in Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program]

[△EXTERNAL]


Good Morning Civil Students,

A friendly reminder that the CSCE Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition Info Session is occurring tomorrow (Friday, February 26th) at 2:00 PM through zoom.
Zoom Link: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/91621617371

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What's this about?
The CSCE Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition is an annual event where teams can compete against fellow students to design and construct the most innovative bridge. The challenge? How well can your technical knowledge translate into the real world. The bridge can only be constructed using only the provided 100 popsicle sticks and glue and will need to adhere to the specifications outlined in the rulebook. At the end of the competition, your bridge will be submitted to our organizers on Campus. If you wish to also receive the bonus %5 in ENCI 451, on the day you submit your bridge, you will also need to send us a 2 page report detailing your design process through email.  On competition day, a panel of virtual judges consisting of Industry Professionals and Professors will assess the design and workmanship of the bridge. But the most important judge of them all will be the "Load Test", and I heard he doesn't sugarcoat his criticisms.

How do I register?

  *   Registration is first come first serve through Google Form, which will open after the info session tomorrow (attending tomorrow's event will give you a better chance at securing a spot).
  *   The registration fee is $5 per person, made through an e-transfer to csceuc at gmail.com<mailto:csceuc at gmail.com> (please send the amount after we have confirmed your placement).
  *   Each team will consist of 1 to 4 members, however due to Covid protocols, they cannot build the bridge together. Exceptions will be made if team members share residency.
  *   Each team will receive a Building Kit containing 100 popsicle sticks and 1 bottle of glue. You may not use any materials that were not included in the supply kit, each bridge will be limited to 100 popsicle sticks.

Why am I getting this email again?
True story, my first experience with Halloween began in Kindergarten. In the middle of class, the teacher announced "okay, you can put on your costumes now".  I kid you not, I witnessed who I once called my best friend, turn into an actual trademarked Ninja Turtle. At the time, I didn't know what was going on. But all I knew was that I wanted to be a part of it. I scribbled down the date in my diary. But still having difficulties with high numbers, I wrote down 13 instead of 31. Come next year, I was ready. My parents tried to persuade me it's actually on the 31st, but I was stubborn. It made sense, 13 was THE scary number. I suited up, headed to class with nothing but my Lorax costume.
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Dear god it WAS the 31st. In a sea of background characters, I was the center of attention in every room I walked in. The costume didn't even look that good, I had to explain it every time. Eventually, they just gave up and started calling me the hairy orange. That name stuck for weeks.
This reminder, it's my little way of preventing another incident on my watch from happening again.


Cheerio,
Events Admin Tom &
The CSCE Team
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