The Spaghetti Bridge Competition is back for 2018!

Greg MillicanNews, Professional Development, Resources, Students, Teachers

 
The Spaghetti Bridge Competition is a problem-solving engineering challenge for students from Grades 7 to 12.  Teams have to plan, design and build a bridge from store-bought spaghetti and glue.  They come together at a venue to test their bridge’s strength on a custom-made rig.  The bridge that withstands the most force is declared the winner.

Register your school teams by clicking here and completing the form.

You can download the Rules and Conditions here.

Why should you be involved?

  • The event fosters teamwork, problem-solving and hands-on learning.
  • The Spaghetti Bridge competition can be used by schools as an extension activity or embedded into your science, engineering or physics curriculum.  Resources are available to help schools to achieve this with the minimum of effort.
  • There is prize money totaling $2500, and entry is free to all schools.

Click here to download an A4 Flyer to put up around your school.

In 2018, there will be three testing locations for your convenience.  Schools are welcome to come to any location:

  • Brisbane North @ St Eugene College Burpengary – Friday 10 August
  • Brisbane @ Qld TAFE Brisbane South Bank – Monday 13 August
  • Townsville @ James Cook University – Sunday 19 August

To support the event, we are again offering free professional development, presented by engineers from the Department of Transport and Main Roads and TELG staff.  You can download a flyer here.

  • Brisbane @ Engineers House, Spring Hill, Brisbane – Wednesday 2 May
  • Townsville @ James Cook University – Wednesday 2 May

You can register for the teacher PD sessions on our website.

We hope you can participate.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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