Green Horizons: Exploring Sustainable Bridge Engineering Design 🌉
"Green Horizons" invites middle and high school students on an immersive journey into sustainable engineering design and physics principles, guided by a seasoned civil engineer mentor. Explore innovative engineering concepts, delve into fundamental physics principles, and uncover sustainable solutions. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, discover how these disciplines converge to create a greener future. No prior knowledge required—just bring your curiosity and eagerness to explore! Join us for a Curious Cardinals workshop packed with creativity, problem-solving, and a vision for a sustainable tomorrow.
- Critical thinking
- Technical skills
- Digital & creative design
For the "Green Horizons" workshop, the primary deliverable for mentees will be a comprehensive design project where students develop their own sustainable engineering design. This design will include detailed specifications on materials used, an analysis of the flow of forces, and an explanation of how physics principles were integrated into the design process.
- Additionally, within the limited duration of the workshop, students can produce the following tangible deliverables:
- Design Portfolio: Alongside their main project, students can compile a design portfolio showcasing their ideation process, sketches, calculations, and iterations leading to the final design. This portfolio will serve as a visual and technical documentation of their thought process and decision-making.
- Presentation or Pitch: Mentees can prepare a presentation or pitch summarizing their design, emphasizing its sustainable features, the physics behind its functionality, and its potential impact on the environment. This presentation will sharpen their communication skills and ability to articulate complex engineering concepts.