PURDUE FORT WAYNE
mODEL bRIDGE bUILDING cONTEST
2025 middle and high school eweek model bridge standings
25 Middle School Standings 25 high school standings
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 but you must register to attend.
REGISTRATION FOR THE BRIDGE BUILDING WORKSHOP WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2025.
PFW Bridge Building 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.
REGISTRATION FOR THE BRIDGE BUILDING WORKSHOP WILL OPEN IN DECEMBER 2025.
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