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Walsh Jesuit wins both top prizes at 10th Annual Miniature Bridge Building Competition (U of A)

Akron, Ohio – Alan Brubaker, P.E., P.S., Summit County Engineer, hosted the 10^th Annual Miniature Bridge Building Competition on January 29, 2010 in the Student Union at the University of Akron. The two teams from Walsh Jesuit earned first and second place. Thirty-seven teams from area high schools built miniature bridges of their own designs, made out of balsa wood and according to strict guidelines.

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10th Annual Miniature Bridge Building Competition (MBBC)

The 10th Annual Summit County Engineer Miniature Bridge Building Competition is scheduled to be held on January 29, 2010, at the University of Akron. This competition requires the application of math, science, physics and other academic skills to a basic component of civil engineering – bridge design and building. Monetary prizes will be awarded to winning teams. A challenge cup is also presented to the winning team's high school for display until challenged the following year. A SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY is offered to all competition participants who choose a career in civil engineering.