The University of Evansville is proud to welcome the following local students to campus for the 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers National Concrete Canoe Competition, June 16-18:

• Mark Baker of Niles, a student at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich.

• Derek Lamson of Niles, a student at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich.

• Morgan Wetzel of Niles, a student at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich.

These students will compete against teams from many of the top engineering schools in the United States and Canada.

The 24th annual ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition provides civil engineering students an opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience and leadership skills by working with concrete mix designs and project management.

During the national competition, all 23 teams are judged on the design, construction, innovative features and racing ability of each concrete canoe.

The canoes will be displayed on the University of Evansville campus during the competition and all form judging and presentations will take place at the university.

The concrete canoe races, including men’s and women’s slalom/endurance and sprint races, will take place Saturday, June 18 at Audubon State Park in nearby Henderson, Ky.

The top three overall winners will receive trophies and academic scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000.
Scholarship recipients will be determined by the local ASCE student organization.

The fourth and fifth place overall winners will receive commemorative plaques.

Plaques also will be awarded to the top team in eight individual categories including Best Design Paper, Best Oral Presentation, and Spirit of Competition.