PURDUE FORT WAYNE
mODEL bRIDGE bUILDING cONTEST
PFW BRIDGE BUILDING WORKSHOP JANUARY 31, 2026
Middle and High school students are invited to join us as local Engineering Professionals give instructions, tips and insight to learn how to design and build bridges using Popsicle sticks and wood glue. This is a free event from 9am to 11:30am in ET235, but you must register to attend.
Registration is closed for this event. Sign-ups for 2027 will open in November.
PFW model Bridge Contest
February 21, 2026
Middle and High school students design and build bridges at home or at school, using Popsicle sticks and wood glue. The bridges are then tested to see who has the strongest bridge based on design, load and deflection. Students may compete as an individual bridge or as a team bridge of no more than 3 students. High School crushing time starts at 9am and Middle School starts at 12pm in NF 101.
Registration closes Mon, Feb 16 @ 4pm
Email Autumn at [email protected] if you'd still like to participate in the contest
Awards in the Middle School Level
First Place: $200
Second Place: $160
Third Place: $120
Three Quality/Aesthetics Awards - $40 each
Awards in the High School Level
First Place: $300
Second Place: $240
Third Place: $180
Three Quality/Aesthetics Awards - $60 each
2025 middle and high school eweek model bridge standings
25 Middle School Standings 25 high school standings