Chuck wagon safety at the Stampede
Stress, Strain, and Stampeding
Thursday, June 1, 2017
It’s been almost three weeks since the end of the 2017 Calgary Stampede and I think that I’m finally recovering. I’ve worked twice during the Calgary Stampede before, both times in food trucks. The hours were long and the work was demanding. After last week, I can definitely say that chuckwagon science is both more fun and more difficult.
Science is a Bumpy Ride
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
At first glance, science and chuckwagon racing have very little in common. Despite this, both can be a bumpy ride. A chuckwagon race is a literal “bumpy ride” by anyone’s standards. While science doesn't have as many literal bumps in the road, it can still be full of challenges and hiccups.
Breaking Poles and Tipping Barrels
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Before entering into the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program at U of C, I didn’t realize how many different engineering problems are hiding out in the world, just waiting to be solved. This summer, I’m lucky enough to be able to work towards solving such a problem. Despite being a born and bred Calgarian (and a huge fan of the Calgary Stampede) I had never given much thought to chuckwagon racing before this summer.