"University at Buffalo"
(22nd place overall; 22nd in paper; 20th in presentation; 19th in product)

Presentation:

The University at Buffalo represented the Upstate New York Conference and made their fifth national appearance.

Buffalo relied on 2 men to make their presentation.  The presenters were dressed in formal attire.  The team used 1 screen and did not include any videos.

After giving a brief introduction, the team contrasted this year’s effort with last year’s.  They explained that they had a very strong turnout and had a home court advantage at the conference level.  The team focused on green technology and mentioned that their display was created out of 100% recycled materials.

The team elaborated on their leadership and management and showed their organization chart. They explained that they had been able to achieve seamless transitions but elaborated on problems associated with scheduling due to an ABET evaluation.

The team explained that they did not have to make many modifications to year’s mix thereby enabling them to focus on other aspects of the competition.  They explained how they constructed their form and canoe, and elaborated on the reinforcement scheme and placement process.

After thanking the audience, the team brought their presentation to conclusion.

Questions and Comments:

• Did you consider using any type of water reducer?

• Why was your actual canoe weight considerably higher than your desired weight?

• How did you achieve your goals regarding sustainability?

• Do you have any chapter members that will return next year?

• What safety procedures do you have in place?

• Will your procedures be well documented for next year’s team?

Product:

The University at Buffalo fielded "Legacy."
Length: 20.0'
Weight: 289 lb
Color: green, black, and gray

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