2026 ASCE Upstate 4TH GRADE BRIDGE EVENT

When:  Mar 28, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  Region 4

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.

Location:

Greenville Convention Center Conference Hall
1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC 29607

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