12/14/11

Story by Anne Christiansen-Bullers, 913-469-8500, ext. 4184

High School Technology Competition

JCCC hosts technology competition for high school students

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College will hold the second annual Competitive Technology Event for 9th-12th grade students from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, starting in the JCCC Fieldhouse.  The awards presentation will start at 5:30 p.m. in Polsky Theater, Carlsen Center.

Approximately 366 students from 19 high schools in Johnson, Douglas and Miami counties will be in attendance – four more schools than participated in last year’s inaugural event.

These students will compete independently or with classmates in 32 events in areas such as architecture, engineering, information technology, dragster design, Computer-aided Design (CAD), problem solving, fashion, film, flight, music, robotics, transportation and video production. Awards will be given for the top three places in each event and for the top overall school.

“This event gives area students a chance to attend a free event and compete in real career-related events. It’s a great experience,” said Damon Feuerborn, associate professor, drafting, and an organizer of the event.

The Competitive Technology Event is based on the state of Kansas career clusters and will help prepare students for future possible careers in these areas.  The event is free for the registered student competitors and open to the public for viewing.

For more information, contact Feuerborn, 913-469-8500, ext. 4909.

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