For Virtual Student and Mentors:
Google Meet joining info for Virtual, Yuma, El Paso and Tucson Students:
Video call link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjRiMDZkNDktZTM1Yy00ODhlLTliZjktZGRiZDY4NzhmMzY0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ee3e7755-a66b-4426-a921-135906eaa681%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229cd20e16-ca69-45db-a6cf-83dd906bcaad%22%7d
Virtual:
Lead Mentors – Bobby Cannavino cannavino@studioma.com 203-231-4922
Chris Maroney cmaroney@sazan.com 480-530-9102
Miro Boards: TBD
Yuma: Cibloa High School - Room 611-801 – Mr. Davignon’s Classroom
Kofa High School – Room 2104 & 2105 – Mr. Phar’s Classroom
San Luis High School – Room 708 – Mr. Ramirez’s Classroom
Lead Mentor – John Kovesdy JKovesdy@mccarthy.com 602-478-7212
Miro Boards: TBD
For In-Person Students and Mentors, see attached Maps and contacts below for where to go.
Please RSVP with the location you will be attending. We have assigned students to their groups and will be assigning mentor team leads. Please respond if you are interested in being a mentor team lead.
Metro Tech - Construction 5101
Lead Mentors – Art Aguilar AAguilar@mccarthy.com 928-581-5792
Fred Aidoo frederick.aidoo@smithgroup.com 480-766-3218
Miro Boards: TBD
Finger Printing Requirement: Please reach out to Art Aguilar for more information on finger printing requirements to mentor at this school.
EVIT- Computer Lab Bldg. 1- Rm 1-1161
Lead Mentors – Rachel Ceciliani RCeciliani@mccarthy.com (602) 769-0679
Justine Helbren jhelbren@pentabldggroup.com (480) 229.9961
Miro Boards: TBD
Moon Valley - Engineering Classroom 701
Lead Mentors - Woody Glass wglass@brinkmannconstructors.com 480-274-1788
Samantha Miller Samantha.Miller@mortenson.com 602-228-6012
Miro Boards: TBD
Apollo – Room 1204
Lead Mentors – Jay Noel Jinoel@sundt.com 602-501-7812
Steven Crofoot SCrofoot@wespacaz.com 480-310-7184
Miro Boards: TBD
WEEK 1 – PROGRAM/PROJECT INTRO & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (Thursday January 12)
FIRST 10 MINUTES; GENERAL INFORMATION AND UPCOMING SESSIONS; STUDENT/MENTOR REGISTRATION; ATTENDANCE; PERMISSION FORMS; SCHOLARSHIPS; DISCUSS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PRIOR SESSION
a. FIRST PART | Intro to Program/Project
· 5 minutes; Intro to ACE Program (What is ACE, Scholarship Opportunities, Schedule)
· 15 minutes; Intro to this year’s Cultural Hub project.
- Share the Building Program and Options – LEARN, PLAY, REFLECT.
· 10 minutes; Student Question & Answer. Students are assigned to teams for the activity.
- SECOND PART | Intro to Structural Engineering
· 15 minutes; Structural Engineers will introduce students to the Structural Engineering portion of our profession.
· 45 minutes; ACTIVITY – GUM DROP TOWER
- Students work in groups to build a tower from gumdrops and toothpicks.
· 10 minutes; review each team’s efforts and crown the winning group.
· Winner of GUM DROP TOWER should be the tallest tower that is able to support the weight of a book for 10 seconds.
LAST 10 MINUTES; SESSION WRAP-UP; ANSWER STUDENT QUESTIONS; LEAD-INTO FOR NEXT SESSION; HOMEWORK SUGGESTIONS
- Session Accomplishments
· MENTORS:
- FIRST PART; Intro for students. Clearly explain ACE, available opportunities for scholarships, schedule, and expectations for participation.
- SECOND PART; Teach students about Structural Engineering and how to become a Structural Engineer; Help students understand the ACTIVITY, help get teams organized and working together, keep students on task and having fun. Teach basic principles of Tension, Compression, Bracing, Lateral Movement
· STUDENTS:
- FIRST PART; Learn about the Program and begin thinking about what type of project your community may need.
- SECOND PART; Work with your team to design the perfect GUM DROP TOWER and have fun.
- Session Preparation
· Prepare Project Overview Presentation; Prepare Intro to Structural Engineering Presentation and ACTIVITY explanation slide.
· Ship out GUM DROPS & TOOTHPICKS to virtual students
· Structural Engineer to bring GUM DROPS & TOOTHPICKS to each location
