Educational Event Overview

On February 11, 2025, Tishk International University hosted the Marshmallow Competition for first-grade civil engineering students. This interactive event provided an engaging platform for students to develop essential engineering skills through hands-on learning.

Competition Objectives

The event focused on enhancing key student capabilities:

  • Teamwork and collaborative problem-solving

  • Creative design and innovative thinking

  • Structural engineering fundamentals

  • Critical analysis and strategy development

Learning Outcomes

Participants gained practical experience in:

  • Structural stability principles

  • Material behavior understanding

  • Design implementation techniques

  • Experimental approach to engineering challenges

Organizational Team

The successful event was coordinated by:

  • Mr. Halmat Muslih

  • Ms. Payam Ismael

  • Mr. Mohammed Kany

Their dedication ensured a well-organized and educationally valuable experience for all participants.

Educational Value

This competition provided first-year students with:

  • Practical application of theoretical concepts

  • Early exposure to engineering design challenges

  • Development of professional skills

  • Foundation for future academic success

The event successfully combined educational objectives with an engaging, interactive learning environment appropriate for introductory engineering education.

Keywords: Marshmallow Competition, Engineering Education, Team Building, Structural Design, Problem Solving, First-Year Students, Hands-On Learning, TIU Events, Creative Engineering