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Saturday, July 30, 2011

That's Using Your 'Noodle:' Eastern Tech Takes Third in Engineering Competition

Students from across the state participated in the Johns Hopkins University's Engineering Innovations program which had them test the strength of bridges built only from half a pound of spaghetti noodles and glue.

Get instant updates on Essex-Middle River news—like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Students in the Johns Hopkins University Engineering Innovation program put their noodles to the test at Eastern Technical High School Friday, July 29, but not in the way one might think. Each group of students in the four-week program, which covered all manner of things engineering, used only half a pound of dry spaghetti noodles and glue to create a bridge "to support as much weight as possible without collapsing. The competition [held Friday] to test the bridges’ strength represents the culminating activity of the program," according to a news release. "Eastern Tech volunteered to host this year," said Michael Karweit, academic director of the …

Friday, June 3, 2011

CCBC Graduate a 'True Inspiration'

Brandon McFadden, 19, took all of his classes online and overcame rickets to earn his degree.

Brandon McFadden is set to graduate Saturday with his Associate’s Degree in general studies from the Community College of Baltimore County Essex Campus. The 19-year-old Rosedale resident will move on to the University of Baltimore, where he was accepted into the honors program and plans on majoring in English and psychology. On the surface, McFadden’s progression from a community college to a four-year institution appears similar to many local students. It’s not even close. McFadden completed all of his coursework in just one-year and did so without almost ever even stepping foot on campus. The Eastern Tech graduate took every single one of his classes online. The option to take all online courses is what attracted McFadden to CCBC because…

Dara

8:38 am on Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Wow Dawn! That is really great, I know you are just full w/ pride for your son. I'm rooting for him! GO BRANDON!!!   more ›

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