The 2000 convention, hosted by the School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut, will be held Saturday, April 8 th at the Gampel Pavilion at the University s Storrs campus.
Winners proceed to the state-wide convention.
More than 2,500 judges, parents, sponsors and youthful competitors is expected. Parents, teachers and administrators are encouraged to attend. Following opening ceremonies, students will showcase their inventions before teams of judges. During this period, non-exhibitors are invited to investigate a series of working exhibits staffed by UConn engineering faculty demonstrating diverse engineering applications. For the first time, the CIC programme will include an information session for teachers, administrators and guidance counselors attending the convention.