Relief from a Disaster--EngineerGirl! Contest 2011

Topic:

Flood, famine, earthquake, tsunami, oil spill, blackout, building collapse, mining accident, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, terrorist attack—all have been headline news in recent years. Disasters, both natural and man-made, can take many forms. Every disaster presents unique challenges and requires fast and decisive action to save lives and limit damages. Engineers are involved in designing many products specifically for use in disaster zones such as portable medical equipment, oil skimmers, or basic shelters. Identify an item designed specifically for use in disaster relief, and then do some research on it to write your essay.

Eligible:              

The contest is open to individual girls and boys in each of three categories (Choose your category by grade-level unless you are unsure of your grade):

3rd grade to 5th grade (Ages 8-11)

6th grade to 8th grade (Ages 12-14)

9th grade to 12th grade (Ages 15-18)

If you are a prior winner and have received a cash prize from EngineerGirl! in any of the above grade categories, you may not enter again in the same age group.

 Awards:

1^st $500

2^nd $250

3^rd $100

Entry Fee:

Not Mentioned

Deadline:

March 1, 2011

For More Information:

http://www.engineergirl.org/?id=13161       (source of the information)