We are a student-led project team of 28 undergraduates in the Cornell University College of Engineering. Our team designs and constructs a 5-ft-tall balsa wood structure to compete in the annual Seismic Design Competition hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.

 

Our team offers a unique opportunity for students interested in all engineering disciplines, especially those focused on construction, structural design, architecture, and seismology, to experience the process of bringing a project from an abstract thought to a tangible product. Through our work, we not only aim to create innovative structural solutions to challenging design problems, but also encourage team members to develop strong leadership and communication skills!