Ivy Tech Hosts Annual Agriculture and Engineering Challenge ‘Cob and Cog’
TERRE HAUTE – Ivy Tech’s annual agriculture and engineering challenge ‘Cob and Cog’, brought together 17 schools and more than 500 high school students from throughout the state on Friday, April 28.
The event was hosted by Ivy Tech’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science and aims to prepare students for careers in agriculture and engineering. The event featured a variety of competitions that tested students' skills in areas including drones, livestock judging, robotics, GPS/GIS mapping, and more.
The event was made possible by a $10,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant. "Duke Energy is a proud supporter of Ivy Tech's Engineering and Agriculture Challenge, ‘Cob and Cog’, because it’s a great way to get students excited about education and career opportunities in these fields,” said Rick Burger, Duke Energy’s district manager. “By combining these two disciplines (agriculture and engineering), we are supporting an ever-growing need for innovation, which is so important for our region.”
Other sponsors included Novelis, CenterPoint Energy, Bane-Welker, Ceres Solutions, IBEW Local 725, Terre Haute Regional Airport, Elanco, The Equity, WorkOne, Terre Haute Economic Development Corporation, Corteva, Steel Dynamics, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157, and Beck’s Hybrids.
To see a full list of contest winners, see below.
High school students interested in the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science can take courses at Ivy Tech Terre Haute this summer for free. Whether students want to complete the Indiana College Core requirements, explore career opportunities, or pursue a certificate – Ivy Tech Terre Haute can help. Summer classes begin on June 5. Interested students can learn more at bit.ly/freeclassesth.
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Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
1st and 2nd Place Winners for Ivy Tech Cob & Cog Competitions
| Contest | 1st Place | 2nd Place |
| Balancing Act | Perry Central | Clay City |
| Biotechnology | Cloverdale | Perry Central |
| Build Them/Crush Them | Dugger Union |
Terre Haute South
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| Chain Reaction | Riverton Park | West Vigo |
| Drones | West Vigo | Perry Central |
| Engineering Nightmare | Clay City | Dugger Union |
| Excursion Plan | Clay City | North Daviess |
| Food Science | Perry Central | Clay City |
| GPS/GIS Scouting | White River Valley | Parke Heritage |
| IT Workstation Challenge | Dugger Union | Clay City |
| May the Volts be With You | Dugger Union | Shakamak |
| Livestock Judging | Shakamak | West Vigo |
| Machinery Inspection | Perry Central | Riverton Parke |
| Matter in Motion | Wabash River Career and Technical Education | North Daviess |
| Robo Challenge | Terre Haute South | Clay City |
| Power Tool Drag Race | Clay City | Shakamak |
| Puff Mobile | Shakamak | North Central |
| Soil Judging | White River Valley | Perry Central |
| Short Circuit | Wabash River Career and Technical Education |
Terre Haute South
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| Welding | North Central | West Vigo |
| Whatever Floats Your Boat | Shakamak | Parke Heritage |
| Quiz Bowl | Clay City | Parke Heritage |
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
