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Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition

MCEER-sponsored teams have participated in both the National Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition, organized by the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER), and in the MCEER competition, which began in 2005.

National Competitions

The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) hosted the first competition, with five teams participating in May 2004. The competition has expanded each year, with 17 teams competing in 2008.

Fifth Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition
New Orleans, Louisiana | February 2008 | PEER's coverage
Fourth Annual Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition
Los Angeles, California | Spring 2007
Third Annual PEER Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition
San Francisco, California | April 18 - 21, 2006
Second Annual PEER Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition
Berkeley, California | April 29, 2005-May 1, 2005
First Annual PEER Undergraduate Seismic Design Competition
Berkeley, California | May 12, 2004 | PEER's coverage (pdf)

MCEER-Sponsored Competitions

MCEER inaugurated its Seismic Design Competition for Undergraduates in 2005. The MCEER SLC organized the competitions and has additional photos and information.

Second Annual Seismic Design Competition for Undergraduates
Buffalo, New York | January 28, 2006
First Annual Seismic Design Competition for Undergraduates
Buffalo, New York | January 29, 2005