K-State competed against the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Iowa State University and Oklahoma State University. Each team was provided with a 1000-L reservoir, up to 30 m of various sizes PVC pipe, and access to 14-amp, 120-volt AC electrical service to power their pump systems. Teams arrived at competition with a fountain design, along with the necessary pump systems, PVC couplers, fittings, valves, and nozzles. After a brief, marketing-style promotion of their design, teams had a 120-minute period to construct their fountains. After completion, each fountain was tested for its ability to: (1) complete two technical tasks, and (2) make an aesthetic display. Awards were based on separate scores of the written design, oral presentation, construction, technical tests and aesthetics. K-State Fountain Wars Team members agree they had an awesome learning experience with their project and are looking forward to next year’s competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

Team members competing in Reno were: Allie Archer (BAE Sophomore) McPherson, KS; Lorinda Bejot (BAE Sophomore) Dodge City, KS; Ginger Pugh (BAE Sophomore) Mayetta, KS; Brenton Ware (BAE Senior) Shawnee Mission, KS; Scott Wiens (BAE Senior) Inman, KS; and Matthew Worcester (BAE Senior) Hill City, KS. Other team members include: Rebecca Burns (BAE Senior) Mayetta, KS; Jessica Martin (BAE Senior) Coffeyville, KS; Jeremy Meeks (NRES Senior) Liberal, KS; Anthony Mignano (BAE Senior) Manhattan, KS; Justine Sullivan (BAE Senior) Lakin, KS.