8th-Boy Engineering Workshop

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On Saturday, February 24th, the Davenport Public Works Department and the Rock Island Post of the Society of American Military Engineers teamed up once again to host their 8th Boy Scout Engineering Merit Badge Workshop.

Scouts explored multiple engineering disciplines, from civil and structural to hydraulic and electrical engineering through a variety of hands-on experiences during the day-long workshop.

The workshop offers an opportunity for professional engineers and other industry professionals to share their experience, and illustrate the influence engineering has on all of our lives.

Scouts learned about the design, engineering and construction process, including how the geology of an area and other subsurface conditions play a role

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