George Fox University | Academics | Departments | Engineering | 2007 Wobble Off Winners

The freshmen engineering students' demonstrated their first projects in the December 6 design competition - a variety of oscillating steam/air-operated engines. The event highlighted the students' first semester studies in engineering design, solid modeling, and machining, and showcased the creative and impressive results of their design projects. The course is taught by Neal Ninteman. Watch video

The students' engines competed in the following categories:

• Maximum Speed
  First Place: Jerred Marshall - 2100 RPM (with 4:1 gear ratio)
  Honorable Mentions: Mitch Keller at 1990 RPM; Cody Curtin at 1760 RPM
• Maximum Coast
  First Place (Co-Winners): Mandy Cameron and Dan Winterstein
• Minimum Vibration
  First Place: Jerred Marshall (spring aided!)
• Cost Efficiency
  First Place: Mitch Keller - 105 RPM per dollar
  Honorable Mention: Cody Curtin - 101 RPM per dollar
• Minimum Cost
  First Place: Dusty Ward - $16.61
  Honorable Mentions: Cody Curtin - $17.34; Josh Enobakhare - $18.83; Mitch Keller - $18.85
• Craftsmanship/Creativity
  First Place (Co-Winners): Bryson Reynolds and Dan Walsh
• Instructor's Choice Award
  David Masulis