2025 ASCE Upstate 4TH GRADE POPSICLE STICK BRIDGE EVENT
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Date: March 8, 2025
Location: Greenville Convention Center Conference Hall 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM #ASCEUpstateBridge2025
As it gets close to event time and we have a full list of teams from each school we will assign testing stations and order here.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The ASCE SC Upstate Branch is also inviting companies to register as a sponsor for the Annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Event. The company name & logo will appear on signage in exhibit areas, volunteer t-shirts, event flyers, and be announced during the ASCE Upstate Branch Meetings. Sponsorships can be submitted below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Once registration is completed, the contact for the sponsorship will receive additional instructions. Thank you for your support! Volunteer Opportunity
Many volunteers are needed in order for our event to be successful each year. Anyone interested in volunteering on event day or the afternoon before, please contact [email protected] or sign up below. We need event greeters, bridge testers, station runners, and other volunteers to help make this event a success. We strongly encourage engineering students and professionals to volunteer however, volunteers do not need to be ASCE members or engineers to help out. Volunteers will receive breakfast and lunch following the event. Background
The ASCE SC Upstate Branch has been hosting the Popsicle Bridge Event since 2009. The event was started by the Upstate Branch members and the Greenville County Challenge Program teachers. The Challenge program includes students that achieve high scores on academic testing. This classroom unit and event was created to help them learn more about math, science, and engineering in a fun and practical way. The students spend approximately 3 months in the classroom learning about bridge design and the challenges of creating a strong, yet lightweight bridge which is essential in today’s real world scenarios of cost efficient design. The 4th grade students construct their bridges with popsicle sticks and white craft glue and must adhere to certain constraints regarding height, length, width, and weight. The bridges are then brought to the event for final weigh-in and testing to conclude the lesson. Typical Agenda 7:45am – Volunteer arrival and registration 8:00am – Final setup and preparation 9:00am – Testing Group 1 Begins 10:30am - Testing Group 2 Begins Awards will be presented via video the week following the event. Bridges are judged by a panel of judges and winners are chosen for the following categories: 1. Best Architectural Design 2. Most Original Design 3. Best Craftsmanship 4. Best Structural The “Best Structural” category is based on load testing the bridges to failure while taking into consideration the weight of the bridge. Vendors This year the event will also have the following additional activities: - Event T-shirts for sale Things to Keep in Mind at the Event:
See videos of previous events below:
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2025 SPONSORS/vendors
We have space for exhibitors and vendors at the 2025 bridge event.
We will announce exhibitors and vendors here as we confirm them. 
Foundation SponsorsPier Sponsors
Truss SponsorsDeck Sponsors |
