“Queen’s Revenge” earns its place among the nation’s best concrete canoes
UNC Charlotte’s ASCE Student Chapter Concrete Canoe team wrapped up an impressive performance at the 2026 ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition. Competing on the national stage, the team’s canoe, “Queen’s Revenge,” went head-to-head with some of the country’s strongest civil engineering programs.
“Our ‘Queen’s Revenge’ crew represented the department, college and University well, and earned their rightful spot among the top programs in the nation,” said Glenn Moglen, chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.
Results
The student chapter proved they could compete with long-standing engineering schools, finishing 22nd overall in the final national standings. The placement highlights the team’s ability to deliver competitive results against steep competition.
UNC Charlotte’s most notable moments came during the on-water racing events, reflecting a team that outperformed highly funded programs at top institutions across the country.
- Women’s slalom: top 10 finish (ninth place)
- Men’s Slalom: 11th place
- Total race points: 15th place nationwide
The team also maintained a steady presence in the academic and display categories evaluated by the judges. The team placed 17th in the Technical Presentation category and 19th in the Final Product Prototype category.
Front row (in front of canoe) from left to right:
Nora Seese, Emma Callahan, Megan Lowder, Ella Raftery, Sarah Unger, Dakota Borro, Jacob Kiesling, and Alison Chen
Back row (behind canoe) from left to right:
Lance McArthur, Anthony Rice, Manuel Medina, Tristan Miller, Fletcher Allen, Joe Ritter, and James Grogan
“My thanks to Drs. Nicole Braxtan and Dave Weggel for leading the ASCE student chapter and to Bob Kline for supporting the students at the competition,” said Moglen.
Author: Glenn Moglen, chair of the civil and environmental engineering department
Photo: Bob Kline, research operations manager, civil and environmental engineering department