Spaghetti Tower Earthquake Test among competitions at Mines;
300 high schoolers to test math, engineering, science skills

GOLDEN, Colo., March 29, 2007 – The Colorado School of Mines Minority Engineering Program and office of undergraduate admissions will host 300 high school students for the Colorado Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) High School Jamboree on April 12.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the ballrooms of the Ben Parker Student Center, 1200 16th St.

The Jamboree brings together students from around the state to participate in math, engineering and science competitions including the Spaghetti Tower Earthquake Test, Trebuchet Challenge, Gumdrop Dome and individual oral presentations focused on possible solutions for rebuilding the storm-damaged levees in New Orleans.

The event aims to encourage teamwork, parent and teacher involvement in student activities, and to develop responsibility and integrity among students.

For more information, visit: http://www.cmesa.org/calendar/HSJ.html.