Engineer It

The 39th annual “Engineer It!” competition, presented by Kristen and Russ Bissett, at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is hosting over 250 students between first and 12th grade to show off their engineering skills at the exciting, fast-paced competition and a chance to win $5,000 in cash and prizes. John Sculley, former CEO of Pepsi-Cola Co and Apple, will kick off the morning with the students, sharing insights and overseeing the action.

The highly visual competitions include:

·       Drop It – Design and build a container that will prevent an uncooked egg from breaking when dropped from a height of 50ft. 

·       Launch It – Design and construct a rocket propelled by “fuel” (12 ounces of water) and compressed air to achieve the maximum flight time possible.

·       Thrill It – Design and build a marble roller coaster powered by gravity.

·       Clean It – Design and build a water filter to clean non-toxic soil-contaminated water.

·       Power It – Design and build a watercraft that is powered by a solar panel (NOTE: This event has limited participation).

·       Quake It – Design and construct the tallest spaghetti and marshmallow tower capable of withstanding a simulated earthquake. 

General admission to CSCA for adults is $26, Teens ages 13-17 are $24, $22 for children ages 3-12, $24 for seniors ages 60 and older, free for children under 3 years of age and CSCA members.

To learn more about CSCA’s current offerings, please call 561.832.1988 or visit coxsciencecenter.org.