Future City Competition

Future City Competition

Future City is a competition that urges middle school students to dig deep into their imaginations and create a dream world, and then switch hats to show the world that through innovative technology and engineering, their dream world is possible. The students initially create their world using Sim City 4 software and then build a scale model of a section of their city using recycled products. The students prepare a presentation and brainstorm answers to any question people might ask about their creation. In addition, students are asked to answer an essay question typically aimed at encouraging them to think of a way to make the world a better place. This year, they are asked to develop a conceptual cure to a major world disease.

It starts up around now (though most schools don't start until the fall), winds up the weekend after MLK Day regionally and one team goes to the finals in Washington DC. Last year, the winners met the President. The winners also get to go to Space Camp.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Denise Griffin at denisegri@alumni.tufts.edu for details.
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