Download - National Engineers Week Future City Competition Judge’s Orientation Workshop January 21, 2010
National Engineers Week National Engineers Week Future City CompetitionFuture City Competition
Judge’s Orientation Workshop
January 21, 2010
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MissionMission
The mission of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition is to provide a fun and exciting educational engineering program for seventh and eighth grade students that combines a stimulating engineering challenge with a “hands-on” application to present their vision of a city of the future.
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Mission (cont.)Mission (cont.)
This will be accomplished by: Fostering engineering skills, such as teamwork,
communications, and problem solving Providing interaction among students, teachers,
and engineer mentors Informing the community about the multi-
disciplines within the engineering profession Inspiring students to explore futuristic concepts
and careers in engineering
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HistoryHistory
18th year of the Competition in U.S.12th year in Washington State
– First three years hosted in Eastern Washington– Last nine years hosted in Seattle
Product of National Engineers WeekHosted in Seattle by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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National StatisticsNational Statistics
1100 Registered schools1100 Registered schools30,000 Middle School Students30,000 Middle School Students39 Regional Competition Sites39 Regional Competition Sites4 International Pilot Sites4 International Pilot Sites
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Regional Competition SitesRegional Competition Sites
39 Regional Competition Sites39 Regional Competition Sites
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Washington RegionWashington Region
Richland (5)
Yakima (2)
Seattle (2)
Bellingham (4)
Pasco (1)
Union Gap (1)
Anacortes (1)
Registered Schools
Sequim (1)
Mt Vernon (1)
Rockford (1)
Royal City (1)
Wenatchee (1)
Kalispell, MT (1)
Bellevue (1)
Battle Ground (1)
Des Moines (1)
Camas (1)
Bonney Lake (1)
Moses Lake (1)
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Competition OverviewCompetition Overview
Phase I – Design City
Phase II – Build the Model
Phase III – Essay
Phase IV – Team Presentation
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Phase IPhase IDesign City (SimCity)Design City (SimCity)
One copy of SimCity provided to each school Run simulation until year 2150 Build population to at least 50,000 City design scored on:
– City layout– Energy– Transportation– Recreation
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Phase IIPhase IIBuild the ModelBuild the Model
Scale model of section of Future City 25” wide x 50” long x 20” high Self contained (no external power) At least one moving part Recycled materials Cost not to exceed $100
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Phase IIIPhase IIIEssay / AbstractEssay / Abstract
300 – 500 word narrative describing your Future City
500 – 700 word essay addressing a given engineering topic
Example essay topics: How can plastics be used to help senior citizens in
the future? Develop an energy strategy to include fuel cell
systems to power a city of the future.
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Phase IVPhase IVTeam PresentationTeam Presentation
5 – 7 minute presentation 3 students give the presentation as a team No laptops, overhead projectors or videos Judges will ask questions after presentation Flip charts / poster board are OK
TimelineTimeline
January – October School Registration
August - October Competition materials distributed- Teacher/Mentor Handbooks
- SimCity Software
November – January Competition components
- SimCity design
- Essay/Abstract
- Model
- Prepare presentation
January Regional Competition (Seattle)
February National Competition (Washington DC)
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Washington State Washington State Regional BudgetRegional Budget
Approximately $8500– Site Rental– Awards/Prizes– Mailings– Signs, programs, refreshments– Committee meetings, Engineer’s Week
Fair booth, travel, publicity, etc
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Corporate SponsorshipCorporate Sponsorship
Corporate Sponsors– Puget Sound Energy– Bsquare– Pilchuck Contractors– Parsons Brinckerhoff
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Society SponsorshipSociety SponsorshipProfessional Society Sponsors– Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers– International Council on Systems Engineering– Institute of Industrial Engineers– American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers– SAE International
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VolunteersVolunteers Local Committee
– 19 Committee Volunteers Judges
– 4 SimCity Judges– 24 Essay Judges– 30 Presentation/Model
Judges– 5 Finalist Judges
Engineering Mentors– 25 Engineering Mentors
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Local CommitteeLocal Committee Karen Pavletich (Regional Coordinator) Steve Allen (Treasurer / Webmaster) Leann Kostek (Sponsorship Coordinator) Jens Nedrud (Teacher / School Co-Coordinator) Katrina Saxby (Teacher / School Co-Coordinator) Chris Reed (Competition Day Co-Coordinator) Molly Reed (Competition Day Co-Coordinator) Jeanne Harshbarger (Judging Coordinator) Steve Brown (Mentor Coordinator) Tanya Panomvana (Publicity Coordinator) Ponet Neuansourinh (Scoring Co-Coordinator) Derek Koo (Scoring Co-Coordinator) Louis Tibb (SimCity Program Resource Co-Coordinator) Hannah Jimma (SimCity Program Resource Co-Coordinator) Reid Shibata (SimCity Program Resource Co-Coordinator) Lester Leysath (Awards / Prizes) Judy Allen (Photographer/Graphics) Del Johnson (Member-at-Large) Franklin Lu (Member-at-Large)
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Regional CompetitionRegional Competition
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Seattle Center– Morning “run-off competition”
Up to 5 teams from each school may compete– Afternoon “regional competition”
5 finalist teams from the morning competition Only one finalist team from any individual school
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Regional Competition Regional Competition PrizesPrizes
Savings Bonds– 1st Place Team - Trip to National Competition in Washington
DC– 2nd Place Team – Gift/prize for each student– 3rd Place Team – Gift/prize for each student
Medals– Medals for all participants at Regional Competition
Other– Future City T-shirts– Door prizes– Certificates
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JudgingJudging
Prior to Regional Competition– SimCity file judging (already done)– Essay and abstract judging (already done)
Regional Competition– Physical model judging– Presentation judging
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Morning Preliminary JudgesMorning Preliminary Judges
Arrive by 7:30amBring clipboard, pen & small calculatorPick up your packetMeet other judges on your teamHave a cup of coffeeFirst round judging starts at 8:30am
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Afternoon Finalist JudgesAfternoon Finalist Judges
Arrive by 11:30 amMeet and have lunch with other finalist judgesFinalist model judging 1:00pm – 1:30pmFinalist presentation judging 1:30pm – 3:10pm
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Judge’s PacketJudge’s PacketName TagCompetition ProgramJudge’s ManualJudge’s ScheduleSample Score SheetsBlank Score SheetsMandatory QuestionsCompetition Evaluation Form
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Morning FormatMorning Format
Large room (San Juan Suite)1 table for each Future City Team (19 teams)(8) 15 minutes time slots with 10 minutes in
betweenTimes will be announced over loudspeakerFuture City models / teams stay in place,
judging teams move from table to table
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Morning FormatMorning Format
3 judges on each judging teamEach judging team will score 4 to 5
presentations during the morningMark a penalty if presentation over 7 minutesDon’t worry about other penalties – special
judge will measure models and presentation materials
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Afternoon FormatAfternoon Format
Olympic RoomOrder of presentations determined at randomPresentations on stage in front of audience5 judges at a table facing the presentationPresentation timing by a committee memberHold score sheets until the end, meet after the
presentations to finalize scoring
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Questions for StudentsQuestions for Students
Judging team to ask at least three questions to each Future City team (including two mandatory questions)
Ask age appropriate questions (7th & 8th grade) Sample questions in Judge’s Manual Direct all comments in a positive manner Give equal time to each team (full 15 minutes)
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Mandatory QuestionsMandatory Questions
Mandatory questions are in your packet 2 mandatory questions for the students’ first morning
presentation Second set of 2 mandatory questions for the students’
second morning presentation Third set of 2 mandatory questions for the afternoon
finalists
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Score SheetsScore Sheets
2 score sheets per judge per presentation– City Model (0-120 points)– Team Presentation (0-90 points)
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Score SheetsScore Sheets
19 teams2 presentations per team3 judges per presentation2 score sheets per judge per presentation
LOTs of PAPER
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Score SheetsScore Sheets
Include your Judge’s ID Number (ex: J25) Include Future City Team Number (ex: 07B)
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Score SheetsScore Sheets
Check that all question have points filled in Add up total points on each sheet (check your math)
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Score SheetsScore Sheets
Turn in score sheets to scoring table in judges room or give to a committee member
Turn in score sheets when completed, don’t hold them to the end
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Lunch / BreaksLunch / Breaks
Coffee and snacks in committee /judge’s room
Lunch provided, submit sandwich orders in advance
Use time between presentations to fill out score sheets and view/judge models
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Problems?Problems?
If you are going to be late or have a problem and can’t make it, call:
Jeanne Harshbarger (206-604-3701)
We have you on the schedule and are counting on your participation!