Special Events

  • 4/14 LCIZ Modified Pinewood Derby

    The Learning Community Innovation Zone (LCIZ) presents the first annual Modified Pinewood Derby!  Teams consisting of four members will create their own modified derby car and compete in either the “Learning Community Circuit” (all four team members belong to the same Learning Community), or the “Open Circuit” (open to all undergraduate students). 

         Location: Learning Community Innovation Zone (LCIZ): Peter J. Werth Residence Tower Room 014

         Date: Saturday, April 14th

         Time: Races begin at 3:30pm

    Teams can register at https://lciz.uconn.edu/lciz-modified-pinewood-derby/.  Upon registration, each team will receive a basic derby car kit to modify.  Each entry must incorporate a 3D Printed aspect and include at least 1 working LED light.

    PRIZES:

         $100 Prize awarded to the fastest car in each circuit

         $50 Prize awarded to the “Most Innovative” car

         $50 Prize awarded for “Judges’ Choice”

    For more information, contact: Cody Ryan at cody.d.ryan@uconn.edu