Guided motion founder judges student projects

Edited by the Manufacturingtalk editorial team Apr 12, 2006

Bud Wisecarver, founder of Pittsburg's Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, judged at the the First Annual Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair, which showcased 94 projects from 104 students.

Bud Wisecarver, founder of Pittsburg's Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, judged at the the First Annual Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair, which showcased 94 projects from 104 students.

Nearly 30 years ago, Bud Wisecarver, founder of Pittsburg's Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, began offering his engineering and manufacturing expertise in classrooms across the region.

On Friday, March 31, 2006, he continued the tradition at the First Annual Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair, held at Heald College and Conference Center in Concord, California, USA.

Wisecarver served as a judge at the event, which showcased 94 projects created by 104 students from 15 Contra Costa schools.

Students grades 7 through 12 were invited to compete in six categories: Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biological Sciences; Engineering; Environmental Sciences; Math and Computer Sciences and Physical Sciences.

In addition to donating time to the judging process, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation was named a Gold Sponsor by contributing $1,000 to the event.

Projects ranged from simple to elaborate and tested everything from mold growth to levee construction.

The fair gave students the opportunity to apply scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills and exercise creativity.

"The fair got a lot of people - students and teachers - involved," Wisecarver said.

"It gave many students a chance to compete.

The winners of the Contra Costa Science and Engineering Fair will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair, which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from May 7-13.

* About BishopWisecarver - Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation has remained one of the most respected names in guided motion technology since 1950.

The San Francisco Bay Area company manufactures, stocks, and distributes guided motion components and systems for linear, rotary and curved track applications.

BishopWisecarver products are used worldwide in industries such as packaging, medical device manufacturing, wood processing, food processing and semi-conductor fabrication.