Stark State students receive civil engineering awards in regional competition

Eight Stark State civil engineering students took part in three events at the recent Ohio Valley Regional Competition, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Students received awards in two events and placed near the top in the third.

Tim Beckley of North Canton and Joe Scheibe of Canton were awarded first place in aesthetics for their entry in the concrete Frisbee competition. Adam Kral, a resident of Hartville, placed third overall in the AutoCAD event.

“I'm very proud of these eight students who, in a very short time frame, exerted a great deal of effort to compete and win against several four year institutions," said Geoff Wopershall, Stark State civil engineering instructor and Stark State ASCE chapter advisor. "It was impressive to see some of Stark State's finest utilize their engineering know-how and enjoy every minute of it."

Other competing Stark State students include; Matt Gibbons, Alliance; Rachel Gruic, Norton; Tim Keller, Canton; Ryland Pierce, Akron; and Matt Schaar, Bolivar.

Fourteen two- and four-year colleges and universities competed in this year’s regional competition.
 

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