[Charleston, SC – February 27, 2010] The incubator for STEM graduates [science, technology, engineering, and math] was blossoming today as hundreds of budding engineers converge on The Citadel for the 11th Annual Engineering Fair. eLifespaces’ own, Anthony Cargile kicked butt, capturing the Gold, Silver and Bronze in the multiple categories.
A bridge building competition using craft sticks, designed to test bridges via a strength-to-weight ratio was the focal competition among area students. Awards were given for most original design, most constructible and best craftsmanship. Anthony placed in fourteen (yes, 14) positions.
“We are certainly proud of Anthony. Over the years, eLifespaces has had many crafted practitioners join our team. Anthony is one of those brilliant stars who are destine for great things. We will be honored to say that we knew him when” said Fred Fabian, eLifespaces President.
This news comes in the wake of comments made by Boeing’s Chairman and CEO James McNerney who voiced concerns last week regarding the quality of U.S. education. According to a report by BusinessWeek, he believes we [the U.S.] are experiencing an “innovation deficit” inhibiting our ability to compete against China, India, and “places in the Middle East.”
Combining these two bits of news… no wonder Boeing is relocating to Charleston, SC.
Anthony Cargile posing along side one of his winning bridge entries and his 14 awards won at The Citadel's 11th Annual Engineering Fair
Tags: Citadel, Community events, Mark of Excellence, STEM
Anthony, congratulations! Show’em how it’s done.