The 2008 Crisp Pringle Challenge

Wednesday December 03, 2008

Hopefully you've mailed your Pringle and it has begun its journey to Prof. Galvin in New Jersey. I know there are invariably some of you who might have 'misplaced' the address info, so here's a copy of the Pringle rules and instructions.

We also have a link to the Nivlag site, where there are updated pictures of Pringles that have completed the first leg of their quest. In the past Prof. Galvin has taken pictures of each entry and made anaglyphs of them, so if you've got a pair of 3D glasses kicking around, then you'll be set! If not...the pics are cool regardless. There is also a good narrative on his site.

I'm also very excited to hear that some of my student's parents have embraced the Crisp Pringle Challenge and are sending their own entries for entry to the newly formed 'Master's Division'.

Wishing everyone good luck and we'll be sure to have results on December 23rd, before the winter break!
 

 Phun the Program

Phun is a 2D physics environment where you can build/destroy and otherwise have a jolly good time with all sorts of objects (including your own). It was programmed by Emil Ernerfeldt (awesome name) of Umeå University for his CS thesis.

West Point Bridge Design 2007

The Academic Physics Crew has jumped head first into bridge building! Here are some quick links to get you going!
Work on West Point Bridge Designs
The computer lab should have a copy of WPBD 2007 to use.

Use the following contest code when you register your team: NMH15B

This enters you in the local NMHS contest! Rock on! This code will provide the correct load and design scenario, so we're all on the same challenge.

Questions about how to register?

At end of class print a copy of your bridge.

Scoreboard for local contest at NMHS