Today students in the 8th grade received expert
advice on their bridge building projects from engineers who specialize in
bridge construction, design, and inspection. Avonworth Middle School welcomed
engineers from the Michael Baker Corporation, HRD in Pittsburgh, Nuverra,
Trumbull Corp. and PennDot District 11. Students
are working on a project in science class that requires them to design a
replacement bridge for the one currently labeled deficient on Center Avenue, Emsworth. Students will build their structures out of
plastic drinking straws, hot glue, and fishing line. Progress on the project
can be viewed on our webpage, www.HaskinsSci8.info.
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Nick Cervo from HDR, Inc.
discussing bridge plans with a group of students.
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Students working on their
bridge design during the engineers' visit today!
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Greg Cerminera from Michael
Baker Corp discussing the role of engineers with students.
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Monica O'Neal from HDR,
Inc. working with a group of students.
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Gina Russell of Penn DOT
working with a group of students.
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Bob and Russ Huffmyer
presenting in Mr. Haskins' lab.
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