Using only 100 popsicle sticks, school aged students will compete to build the strongest bridge possible. Prizes will be awarded to all winners. For more than a decade, the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta have hosted the Edmonton Science Olympics. This event brings students from Edmonton and the surrounding area together to compete in an inter-school science challenge. Over 500 students are set to compete this year.
Students can compete as individuals or as teams.
The bridge that holds the largest load of pennies at its centre will win the school contest and will move on to the provincial championship. Manitoba Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition Hosted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba, the 7 th Annual Spaghetti Bridge Building Competition is open to students in Grades 1-12. The bridge that holds the largest load will win the competition. Hosted by the York Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario in cooperation with the York Region District School Board, the Design Challenge is open to all students in Grade 7 and 8. Students will design, build and test a rainforest treetop walkway.