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Pre-order your t-shirt(s) for $5.00 for youth sizes and $10.00 for adult sizes! Last year, the shirts were so popular we ran out! If you want a shirt this year, please click HERE and fill out the form, so you are guaranteed to get the size you want. You will have the option to either "Pay at the Door" (T-shirt booth) or pay by credit/debit card via pay pal (note: you don't need to create a pay pal account, you can use the "or" option via credit/debit card). There will be a few extra sizes ordered and available for sale on event day, but to guarantee that your size(s) will be in stock, please pre-order by January 10, 2020.
For group orders, you can download this order form to place multiple orders for teams in different sizes. Once completed, email the form to FC committee member to guarantee sizes will be on hold. Folks can then "pay at the door" for their own shirt.
T-shirts have a unisex design, are made of 100% cotton, are available only in green, and come in both youth and adult sizes from small to 2X large. The Future City Competition design will be on front of the shirt and sponsors’ logos on the back.
Future City Competition Announces Theme for 2019-2020: Clean Water - Tap into Tomorrow
Future City Competition Announces Theme for 2019-2020: Clean Water - Tap into Tomorrow
Challenge: Choose a threat to your city’s water supply and design a resilient system to maintain a reliable supply of clean drinking water.
"We turn on the faucet and clean water flows out. Most of us don’t think about how convenient it is to be able to drink, cook, wash, shower, flush, and water our yards whenever we want. We don’t usually worry about whether water will flow from the tap, but plenty of engineers, city planners, developers, and other professionals think about it all the time. It takes expertise, planning, and constant work to keep a reliable water supply flowing. Unfortunately, people in many parts of the world cannot take clean water for granted. One in four people worldwide currently don’t have access to clean water; that’s 2 billion people. And it’s estimated that by 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas—that is, areas where there is not enough water to meet everyone’s needs.
Today’s engineers, architects, and city leaders face the critical task of creating resilient cities. A resilient city withstands drought, flooding, big population changes, natural disasters, economic recessions, and any other short or long-term threats. When it comes to a city’s water supply system, resilience means providing adequate clean water for both residential and commercial uses under all possible circumstances. Resilience requires preventing and fixing leaks, identifying and removing contaminants, and making sure the supply always meets demand in the face of disruptions and longer-term changes. A resilient water supply ensures that clean and safe water is provided to all residents for their well being, to keep their communities stable and cared for, and the city economy strong and durable. " submitted by National Future City Resources
Working in a team with an educator and STEM mentor, students present their vision of the future through a virtual city design (using SimCity™ software); a 1,500 word city essay; a scale model of their city (built with recycled materials); and in a short presentation to a panel of STEM professionals. Teams from 40 US regions present their ideas at Regional Competitions in January. US regional winners then face off at the Finals in Washington, DC in February, where they are joined by a growing roster of international teams, including those from Canada, Egypt and China.
In the US, over 40,000 students, representing 1,350 schools, take part in the Future City® Competition. The deadline to register is October 31, 2018. Register today or learn more at www.futurecity.org. Visit our Facebook page for more information and updates on the Future City® Competition.
In 2017-18, for the third consecutive year, Future City received a prestigious national award for being a leading engineering education program. It was recognized by US 2020 and co-founding sponsors, Chevron and Tata Consultancy Services, for its achievements and innovations in STEM education and its accessibility to underrepresented youth.
In 2016, the Future City Competition received the 2016 Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction, presented by Turner Construction Company and the National Building Museum.
In 2015, Future City was named the grand prize winner in the UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) Innovative Education Awardprogram, receiving a $100,000 award. The UL award highlights the essential, urgent and significant value of E-STEM education.
Future City has ongoing opportunities for engineering and technical professionals to volunteer in a number of different roles, including mentors and regional coordinators. For information about Future City or to volunteer, visit www.futurecity.org.
Major funding for Future City comes from the Bechtel Corporation, Bentley Systems, Inc, Shell Oil Company, and DiscoverE. Additional program support provided by UL.
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