Kealing Engineering Blitz 2022 (November 30, 2022 and December 1 2022)

The Kealing Engineering Blitz is back in person this year!

We’re seeking volunteers to run the Engineering Blitz contests . Students will compete to build the tallest tower out of plastic cups/popsicle sticks or strongest paper bridge loaded with nuts/bolts/washers.

What is it?

Our annual commitment to contribute to our local community and engage with young students, and getting the next crop of students excited in STEM and our profession. This year the event will be IN-PERSON!

How will it work?

Sign up for the 11/30 or 12/1. Volunteer commitment will be from 8:15 AM to 10:00 AM. COFFEE & BREAKFAST PASTRIES WILL BE PROVIDED.

ASCE Volunteers will meet in the Library and pick up coffee and the contest supplies.

NOTE: Volunteers will need to register and sign up for a background check here: https://austinpartners.formtitan.com/volunteerportal#/ and choose the STEM Enrichment Category when prompted.

Students will be in their Advisory classroom, volunteers will bring the contest supplies to the classroom and introduce the contest. Students will break out into groups of 4-5 and begin competing. When the contest is over they will award the "Grand Prize" to the team that wins and the participation prizes to all students.

Advisory teachers will facilitate the contest and official measurements.

Indicate your preference when signing up. The time commitment is 8:15am to 10:00am. You may volunteer for the Tuesday 11/30/22 or Wednesday 12/1/22 timeslots.

Host or Publisher ASCE Austin