Description:
The 2011 EngineerGirl! Essay Contest is available to boys and
girls in 9th-12th grade. In no more than 1500 words, describe an item
that is used for disaster relief. Explain how it works. Point out key
elements of the design and why it was designed that way. Describe how
different types of engineers (e.g. civil, mechanical, electrical,
etc.) might have contributed to the final design of this product.
Discuss the constraints designers faced in the creation of this
product and potential changes/improvements needed if it were used in a
different disaster relief scenario. Be sure to include your
references.
Applicable Majors:
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