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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Team MembersTeam Members

(1) Teacher(3) 7th or 8th Grade Students(1) Engineering Mentor

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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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2009 First Place Team2009 First Place Team

Saint Patrick’s School, Pasco, WA

Zoom – WBGH BostonZoom – WBGH BostonFuture City CompetitionFuture City Competition

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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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LocationLocation

Seattle Center - Northwest Rooms(NW of Key Arena)

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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

Was presentation completed in 5 – 7 minutes?

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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!

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Thank You!Thank You!

Thanks for contributing your timeMake a positive experience for studentsTurn in evaluation forms to scoring table

when you are finishedHave fun!