The Concrete Canoe Competition, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), requires civil engineering students to design and fabricate a concrete canoe big enough to accommodate four people. Students compete against other universities in a two-day competition which includes men’s, women’s and coed races. The event challenges the students' knowledge, creativity and stamina, while showcasing the versatility and durability of concrete as a building material.
The ASCE student chapter at the University of Evansville hosted the ASCE Great Lakes Regional Conference this year which was held April 24-26. The Aces Concrete Canoe team worked diligently on the design and construction of the school’s eighth concrete canoe. This year, the team placed 3rd overall with twelve teams in the competition. Their canoe, Blade, placed second in the final product category, a testament to the quality of construction. For the last six years, UE has placed either 2nd or 3rd in the region, winning invitations to the National Concrete Canoe competition in 2005 and 2006. Not only do the students design and build the canoe but they also compete in men’s and women’s sprint and endurance races. The academic portion of the competition consists of an evaluation of the final product, a design report, and an oral presentation.
The University of Evansville placed 6th nationally in 2005 and 15th nationally in 2006.
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