Bridge Building
About Bridge Building
The annual Model Bridge Building Contest is a statewide program aimed at providing interaction and communication among practicing engineers, high school students, and other professionals. Its underlying objectives are to enhance the appeal of engineering careers to high school students, begin establishing their relationships with the professional community, and improve the prospects that such careers will be mutually beneficial to both society and the individual.
The top winners from each region in the state competition are eligible to advance to the International Contest. In 1997, a student from Parker, Colorado took first place in the International competition and received a four year scholarship to the Illinois Institute of Technology, worth over $40,000.00! For more information on the International Contest, see the National Bridge Contest link.
2008 Partnership/Sponsorship Opportunities
Competition Guidelines/Contact Information
National Bridge Building Competition
Highlights from 2007
The 40th Colorado High School Bridge Building Competition was held on February 24, 2007, and included students representing schools from across the state. This year's two regional winners were Rebecca Travers of Center Academy (Region 1) and Gavin Griffith of Rifle High School (Region 2). Both Rebecca and Gavin won $500.00 scholarships for their extraordinary efforts.
Full listings of the 2007 results by student and by school.
In addition to the competition, participants received event t-shirts and other souvenirs, and were also able to meet with representatives from Colorado Engineering Schools and companies.
Thank you 2007 Sponsors!
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Professional Engineers of Colorado
3030 W 81st Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: 303-480-1160
Fax: 303-458-0002