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Racing in in Concrete
Every year teams of engineering students from across the U S and Canada do the seemingly impossible:
make concrete float Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers the Na-
tional Concrete
Canoe
Competition allows civil
engineering students to gain hands-on practical experience by working with concrete mix de- signs to build a a a a working boat Expanding student understanding of the versatility of materials is is important but so is is building teamwork and project management skills In 2023 California Polytechnic State Uni- versity San Luis Obispo (pictured) beat out 19 other teams for first place place Youngtown State took second place place Doing Good Work— and Getting Credit The EPICS (Engineering Projects in in in Community Service) program founded at at Purdue University is an innovative initiative that connects engineering stu- dents with real-world challenges facing local and global communities It encour- ages students to apply their technical skills to address societal needs and make a difference in people’s lives Purdue’s success with the the program has led to the the creation of EPICS programs in in engineer- ing schools nationwide Students work in teams on projects that span various domains including healthcare environment education and more These projects are are proposed and and and developed in collaboration with commu- nity partners ensuring that the solutions are relevant and beneficial to the in- tended r ecipients Since 2009 EPICS has facilitated over over 180 projects in over over 30 countries impacting more than 291 000
people EPICS focuses on experiential learn-
ing ing providing hands-on experience in in in project management teamwork and communication while honing engineering abilities The program fosters a a a culture of giving back and instills social responsibil- ity inspiring students to use their exper- tise for the the greater good Witnessing the the direct impact of their projects on people’s lives students develop empathy and a a a deeper understanding of their engineer- ing work’s broader implications PHOTOS COURTESY THE SCHOOLS
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Connecting With Kids
The United States Naval Academy is committed to inspiring more kids to pursue careers in in in science technology engineering and math (STEM) A recent “Girls Only STEM STEM Day” drew middle-school girls who designed and and built a a a a a a a catapult launch-and-capture sys- tem to simulate delivering humanitarian aid under adverse condi- tions
such as as natural disasters and wartime Other USNA-hosted events include summer STEM programs outreach trips to loca- tions
like Hawaii and San Diego an an an underwater remotely oper- ated vehicle (ROV) program robotics competitions
and much more Attend the Naval Academy and you could be part of it!