On the second day of MESA Bridge Camp, the girls gained an understanding of Newton's Laws and demonstrated their understanding through short skits.
We were then joined by local architect Jim Rounsevell, whose firm proposed design solutions for the Belmont Bridge here in Charlottesville. The girls saw for themselves what goes in to a large scale building project, from the design, to the funding, to the politics. In addition to giving the girls a glimpse into the endless possibilities of a career in STEM, Mr. Rounsevell also encouraged the girls to "Do what makes your heart sing." Thank you for giving us some of your time, Mr. Rounsevell!
We were then joined by local architect Jim Rounsevell, whose firm proposed design solutions for the Belmont Bridge here in Charlottesville. The girls saw for themselves what goes in to a large scale building project, from the design, to the funding, to the politics. In addition to giving the girls a glimpse into the endless possibilities of a career in STEM, Mr. Rounsevell also encouraged the girls to "Do what makes your heart sing." Thank you for giving us some of your time, Mr. Rounsevell!
Through experimentation and data analysis, the girls deciphered and 'discovered' the formula for the physics concept of torque.
The second day of bridge camp ended with another building/design project- this time the girls designed and built contraptions that would protect an egg for an Egg Drop! With cardboard, rubber bands, a balloon, a paper bag, and popcorn, each group of girls created unique designs and experienced what real-world engineers must often face: a scarcity or limit of resources. Many eggs survived the fall from a second-story window! Check out the girls in action below!