General Information
The objective of this contest is to successfully mail one Pringle potato chip without it breaking. Participants may mail Pringles to KSPE anytime prior to E-Day. The winning package will be the lightest package received in which the Pringle did not break.
Rules and judging
- Package must include one (1) regular unaltered Pringle potato chip; no more than one chip can be included per package.
- Only one entry per person.
- There are no size specifications; however remember that package weights will be compared to determine winner.
- Any non-hazardous materials may be used, or Pringle Packers®.
- All packages must be received no later than February 22 2012. (Wednesday before Eday)
- Packages must be mailed via the US Postal System (no UPS, FEDX, or equivalent; no University of Kentucky mail services, nor hand delivery) to:
- KSPE President
University of Kentucky
Department of Civil Engineering
161 Raymond Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0281
- KSPE President
- Packages must include return addresses and phone numbers, broken chips are not counted (obviously).
- The University of Kentucky or its employees are not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.
- Packages will be opened and inspected at 9:30 am
Contact
Rachel Adams
racheladams@uky.edu
Contestant eligibility
This contest is open to students in K-12. Contestants will be divided into three categories: grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12.
Sponsored by
Sponsored by the student section of the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers