Students can enter MoDOT's bridge-building competition

High school juniors and seniors in Missouri Department of Transportation's southeast district, including Ozark County, are encouraged to enter MoDOT's eighth annual bridge-building competition. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials - 15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.
Schools must register by Sept. 7 to compete in the competition. The contest also is open to junior and senior homeschool students.
Contest information and registration forms have been mailed out to high schools throughout southeast Missouri. An application form is also available at: http://www.modot.org/southeast/BridgeBuildingCompetition.htm
The bridge kits will be delivered to participating schools and homeschool participants during the week of Sept. 26.
Bridges entered in the competition will be tested on Nov. 17 in Cape Girardeau. The lightest bridge to carry the greatest load will ultimately be declared the winner.
Prizes donated by area businesses and organizations will be awarded to the winners. Prizes will also be awarded for the most aesthetic bridge and to the winner of the computer-based electronic bridge competition.
In addition, MoDOT has partnered with Missouri and Arkansas universities to offer seniors interested in civil engineering up to $10,000 in scholarships.
For more information, contact Anita Clark at 573-472-5292, anita.clark@modot.mo.gov, or Gretchen Hanks at 573-472-5294, gretchen.hanks@modot.mo.gov, or MoDOT customer service at 1-888-275-6636.