MEDIA ADVISORY
For more information:
Tom Hutton, University Relations, (719) 262-3439
Tina Moore (719) 262-3347
Feb. 20, 2006
WHO: More than 500 middle school students from across southern Colorado.
WHAT: An engineering challenge that will feature students competing in five different events. Competitions including manipulating a hydraulic robot arm, building a rubber band propelled car, a math “Jeopardy” style contest, timed computer generations contest, and a rocket building contest.
WHERE: The Engineering and Applied Science building and the University Center located on the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Campus.
WHEN: 12:30-4 p.m. Feb. 24
WHY: The event is held in conjunction with National Engineers Week and is designed to bolster student interest in math and science.
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