Saturday, April 16, 2011

DiBiFiLiTi@25

The South Florida Science Museum and the Florida Engineering Society held the 25th annual engineering competition ‘Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It’ on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Di-Bi-Fi-Li-Ti is a design competition for cash prizes that challenges kids. Middle and high school students are invited to participate in the competition that enables them to learn about and use engineering principles through five design contests: build an unbreakable bridge, create a container protecting an egg in a three-story drop, fly the furthest flung paper airplane, launch a model rocket with longest time aloft, and construct a model roller coaster with a thrilling theme.

SRHS students showcased their skills, and congratulations are in order! SRHS SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication and Math Excellence) coaches Erich Landstrom and Ed Batchelor applaud the award winning performance of:

  • Thrill It, First Place and $200: seniors Mark Blanar and Joe Pavicic for their “Collision Course” coaster, with a time of 28 sec

  • Thrill It, Second Place and $100: freshmen Sam Smith and Cody Summerlin for their “Flight of the Bumblebee” coaster, with a time of 29.7 sec

  • Drop it, Third Place and $50: senior Arnold Banner, with a 21.5 gram chicken egg container.
















































Seminole Ridge SECME at the South Florida Science Museum
From 20110416 DiBiFiLiTi at SFSM

Sam Smith showcases “Flight of the Bumblebee”
From 20110416 DiBiFiLiTi at SFSM

senior Joe Pavicic prepares his airplane during 'Fly It'
From 20110416 DiBiFiLiTi at SFSM

Thrill It, Second Place and $100: freshmen Sam Smith and Cody Summerlin for their “Flight of the Bumblebee” coaster, with a time of 29.7 sec
From 20110416 DiBiFiLiTi at SFSM

Thrill It, First Place and $200: seniors Mark Blanar and Joe Pavicic for their “Collision Course” coaster, with a time of 28 sec
From 20110416 DiBiFiLiTi at SFSM