UNC Charlotte Civil Engineering Shines at 2025 ASCE Carolinas Conference

June 1, 2025
Categories: Departmental News Tags: Departmental News, newsletter

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its student teams at the 2025 ASCE Carolinas Conference. Competing against top universities from across the region, UNC Charlotte earned an impressive 2nd place overall.

Concrete Canoe – 1st overall

Concrete Canoe Team members – Aluanna Roberts, Alison Chen, Charles Menius, Chloe Redfern, Daniel Rodriguez, Ella Raftery, Emma Callahan, Jacob LeBlanc, Jamie Rogers, Jamie Welday, Jennifer Lopez Laureano, Julissa Badillo, Layton Honeycutt, Manuel López, Megh Patel, Munir Fleurizard, & Tristan Miller

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly the Concrete Canoe Team, which swept several major categories and secured 1st place overall in the competition. Their dedication, innovation, and engineering excellence were reflected in their top finishes:

  • Technical Proposal – 1st
  • Technical Presentation – 2nd
  • Best Final Product – 1st
  • Overall – 1st

Thanks to this remarkable performance, the team has earned a coveted spot at the ASCE Concrete Canoe National Competition, which will be held at Cal Poly in late June. The entire department is incredibly proud and excited to support them on the national stage.

UNC Charlotte also made strong showings in other events, showcasing the breadth and depth of talent within the civil engineering student body:

Steel Bridge Team – 3rd Overall

  • Aesthetics – 2nd
  • Cost Estimate – 3rd
  • Lightness – 3rd
  • Stiffness – 3rd
  • Construction Economy – 3rd
  • Structural Efficiency – 3rd
  • Construction Speed – 3rd
Steel Bridge Team Members – Jackson Stoneman, Laisa Mena Rivera, Steven Corona Sanchez, Sarah Barbour, Shane Kaiser
Timber Strong Team Members – Emily Schuman, Hayden Walker, Jerry Holt, Manuel López, Nathan Hall, Owen Riley, Phillip Watkins, Wian Grobbleaar, &
Wyatt Hall

Additional Awards:

  • Timber Strong – 2nd
  • Surveying – 3rd
  • Geotechnical Engineering – 3rd
  • “Why I Want to Be an Engineer” Video – 2nd
  • Concrete Bat – 3rd
  • Quiz Bowl – 2nd

These achievements reflect the exceptional commitment, teamwork, and technical skills of UNC Charlotte’s civil engineering students. Faculty, staff, and fellow students are proud to support such driven individuals who represent the future of civil engineering.

Congratulations to all the teams—your hard work, innovation, and dedication have made UNC Charlotte proud! We look forward to cheering on the Concrete Canoe Team at Nationals!