ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Competition Teams and Associations
Our Competition Teams at Kennesaw State – create a safe space to encourage passion, skill, and camaraderie for exceptional competition opportunities. Our diverse teams and associations cater to a wide range of interests and talents, offering students the chance to engage in spirited competition, skill development, and collaborative environments. Through these dynamic groups, students can immerse themselves in hands-on learning, forge lasting connections, and showcase their abilities on local, national, and even international stages.
Join us as we embark to pursue excellence in the diverse community at Kennesaw State University.
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Aerial Robotics
The Aerial Robotics Team is a student organization on campus that is open to all majors. Our main goals are to collectively build an autonomous flying robot that can interact and operate within random environments, and build a remote-controlled plane to carry heavy payloads. Our long-term goal is to compete in the AUVSI-hosted International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero Design Competition held annually.
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Minor Competitions
The ASCE Student Chapter at ʯÁñÖ±²¥ seeks to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the civil engineering profession. We strive to connect you, as students with the outside community of engineers, as well as create an environment to get to know your peers. Through ASCE, you have the opportunity to participate in the ASCE Southeastern Conference competitions (Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge, and Minor Competitions in a variety of areas); competitions are a major aspect of what we do and are a great way to learn about civil engineering and make connections in the community.
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ASCE Concrete Canoe Team
The Concrete Canoe Competition team has been competing since 1988. The competition is broken into 5 parts: Canoe & Display Design, Presentation, Design Paper, Engineer's Notebook (Technical Handbook on the canoe), and racing. Each part of the competition is judged separately and comes together for an overall score for the team. Not only is it a great learning experience, but you get to work with other students building relationships, opening doors for job opportunities, and having a good time.
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Associated General Contractors (AGC)
Guided by our core principles of Skill, Integrity, and Responsibility, Georgia Branch, AGC's mission is ". . . to be the voice of Georgia's construction industry, provide valuable member services and promote best construction practices." The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC - agcga.com) is a membership organization dedicated to furthering the ever-changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, improving job site safety, expanding the use of cutting-edge technologies and techniques
and strengthening the dialogue between contractors and owners. Through member surveys and thorough dialogue with key AGC constituencies, the association gathers important information on the issues and priorities it should address now and gleam feedback on how best to position itself for the future.
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Autonomous Ground Vehicle Team
The Autonomous Ground Vehicle Team is a competition team at ʯÁñÖ±²¥. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to challenge themselves and gain experience in many aspects of engineering by creating autonomous ground-based vehicles. The team provides opportunity for engineering students to apply what they have learned in lectures and continue their education beyond class. The team will also bring together different engineering majors to work in collaboration on projects.
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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team (AUV)
Founded in 2003 under the former Southern Polytechnic State University, The ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Team is an underwater robotics organization. We aim to teach engineering skills and robotics. We compete in the AUVSI Foundation’s RoboSub, an annual international competition in July. We have divisions for Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Marketing. Our members come from a variety of STEM disciplines, but we encourage anyone to join the ʯÁñÖ±²¥ AUV Team!
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Electric Vehicle Team (EVT) and Autonomous Go-Kart
ʯÁñÖ±²¥ EVT is the proud evGrandPrix 2019 champion taking home four awards including the championship trophy and third place overall in the Autonomous Go-kart division in its first year of existence. We have focused on our racing ability along with our ability to tackle complex challenges like autonomous driving technology with our new autonomous division. We are determined to raise the bar this season by being new member oriented this season. For the 2019-2020 season, we will be designing a dual motor torque vectoring go-kart this year. Many of our members also take part in their own personal projects like building an electric bike, an electric skateboard, and an electric scooter. We are located in the Wilder Communication Center (T Building) and we meet regularly on Wednesdays at 8 pm, but most of the work happens whenever students have free time before or after their classes. New members are not expected to have any prior knowledge of electric vehicles. We hold classes during the fall to teach members everything they need to know in a hands-on environment.
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International Facility Management Association
Inspire a passion for the facility management profession that compels and engages students to join and participate in the IFMA network. Provide and engage Chapter members with opportunities that expand their professional growth, build business relationships, and advance their career paths.
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Jack Haley Speech and Debate Team
The Jack Haley Speech and Debate Team at ʯÁñÖ±²¥ is a student organization which competes in intercollegiate speech and debate. We offer all ʯÁñÖ±²¥ undergraduate students the opportunity to learn and compete in public address, dramatic reading, and debate events. Team members choose from a wide variety of events and travel to tournaments to compete against undergraduate students from universities across the nation. Experience in competitive speech tournaments is a great way to build the presentation, research, critical thinking, and networking skills expected of college graduates. No prior experience is necessary to join the team. For additional information, you can contact the team through Facebook, via email, or on OwlLife.
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ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Motorsports formula-style race car
ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Motorsports is an international engineering competition team that pushes motivated students to design and build a formula-style race car. Formula SAE is sanctioned by the Society of Automotive Engineers. The program is extremely diverse and welcomes talent from all majors.
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ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Solar Vehicle Team and Powered Car
We are ʯÁñÖ±²¥â€™s Solar Vehicle Team. We are a competitive team dedicated to designing, building, and racing solar-powered vehicles. Our current project is the Solar Powered Car which we will design, build, and race in the American Solar Challenge where we will race approximately 2,000 miles across the
United States. Our team consists of students from diverse disciplines. Every member's unique background allows us to analyze problems from different perspectives as we collaborate to find the most efficient approach to developing our solar-powered vehicle and members.
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Mock Trial
ʯÁñÖ±²¥ Mock Trial is an extra-curricular activity that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a hands-on understanding of trial advocacy. Students simulate either a criminal or civil trial by acting as attorneys and witnesses in a competitive setting against other university teams throughout the United States.
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National Association of Home Builders
The ʯÁñÖ±²¥ National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Chapter is supported by a local representative, the Georgia Association of Home Builders (GAHBA), the National Association of Home Builders Student Chapters Program, and is one of the 150+ registered NAHB Student Chapters in the nation. We are advocates of the Residential Construction industry, and as a chapter, it is our job to prepare and expose our colleagues to the industry, its benefits and networks, and its vast opportunities. We compete on a national level in student competitions, serve the communities around us, create networking opportunities, and prepare our members for life after college. We strive for greatness and mold future leaders in the Residential Construction industry. The ʯÁñÖ±²¥ NAHB Student Chapter is a diverse group that welcomes students from many different majors.
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National Electrical Contractors Association of ʯÁñÖ±²¥
The Green Energy Challenge competition is intended to provide university students and faculty advisors with an engaging and fulfilling annual event that will foster meaningful interaction between students and NECA member companies. The Atlanta Electrical Contractors Association (AECA) is Georgia's local NECA chapter. In addition to offering support during the Green Energy Challenge, the AECA also offers scholarships, sponsors on-campus events, and connects students with available internships and career opportunities in the electrical industry.
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Society for Global Diplomacy
Society for Global Diplomacy (SGD) serves as the umbrella framework for ʯÁñÖ±²¥'s Model Simulation Teams (Model UN, Model Arab League, Model African Union, Model NATO, Model European Union), which simulate the mechanisms of global organizations. We support the interests of these teams with logistics, recruiting, and funding. The Model Simulation Teams provide students with an opportunity to develop public speaking skills, writing skills, interpersonal negotiation skills, and knowledge of international affairs as they prepare for local, regional, national, and international competitions.
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Steel Bridge Competition Team
The purpose of this organization is to participate every year in the regional Southeastern Conference American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) competition. This organization allows the students to apply their knowledge of statics, strengths of materials, structural analysis, and physics, among others. The team also teaches metal fabrication skills, from cutting to welding to grinding steel. Members of the Steel Bridge Team will be involved in the design, manufacturing, construction, and testing of a steel bridge by following specifications from the rules handbook which changes every year.
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Vex Robotics Competition Team
At VEX, we love exploring the world of robotics and challenging our design skills within a competitive environment. There is something for everyone here, whether it is applying hands-on knowledge and skill
in a variety of topics, or team comradery in an open and casual learning-building environment, or traveling across the U.S. for the competitions! We are a nationally decorated team that grows every year in our relentless pursuit of excellence and learning. We accept all majors and experience levels. If you are excited or interested in robotics, but don't know where to go, you will find a place here.