Lift Components was just a lot on fun, techy-nerdy stuff going on too. Each of the teams could submit a short video which was then displayed several times during the competition – and a winner was chosen at the end of the competition. The winning video was a play on Star Wars, with the punch line being “May the Centrifugal Force Be With You” – I love it! But my personal favorite (which took 2nd place) was about how Thor was banished from Asgard by his father. Naturally, he landed in a Science Class and, after he told the students his plight, they built him a Space Elevator so he could return home – very creative.
Each of teams had a mascot. There were robots (lots of different kinds), Sharks, Eagles, Tigers, etc., and, today, they held a “Dance-off” – again the top three each being awarded a prize. The audience really got into it (and so did the referees!). I took a video of the first round of competition, but didn’t post it as it did get a bit long. But the finals were short and fun and I’ve posted a video of that too. Sorry for the not-great quality. I tried to make my Canon point-and-shoot do double-duty (pictures and videos) and it just doesn’t do a great job on videos. But the final result was OK and I think you’ll enjoy watching it. And I’m also sorry that the song they danced to was “Gangnam Style” – it seems to be everywhere!
I think that’s it. I do want to sincerely thank the BEST organizers and the Auburn staff, especially Mr. Brent Percival who invited ISEC to participate, for all their kindnesses – they truly showed what Southern Hospitality was all about and they ran a great competition.
Moving Walkway is of the representatives from Cornerstone, hoisting their trophy in triumph. Not great quality – taken on a camera phone so I could Tweet it right away. The bottom thumbnail is of my favorite poster at the event.