Escape from SSE

ESCAPE THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Created by Minds in Motion, Cybermentor and Escape with STEM

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THE STORY

You’re attending a tour of the SSE, and during a washroom break you get stuck in the line. When you finish up and get back to the meet up spot, you notice that no one from your group is still around. They must have left without you—you were in a group of three and your buddies forgot about you! Maybe you can catch up with your group, you were given a schedule and a map—but it was one per group and your partner snagged it.

WHAT LUCK!!

Click on the stars on the map to go to each of the labs/classrooms/areas to try to catch up with the group.

A schedule that someone has left behind—but it’s been stepped on. You can’t see the timing or the order as the schedule has been ruined. But the map is still good to go!

Schulich School of Engineering

THE BASE

“Hey! My name is Dr. Elena Rangelova, and I’m a senior instructor with the Department of Geomatics Engineering. They were here a little while ago, but I forgot to mention a few things that I really wanted to share with them. Would you mind passing the info along when you catch up with them?" "Geomatics Engineering is the collection, processing, analysis and presentation of large amounts of geospatial data describing the real world. Geomatics engineering includes GPS positioning and navigation, wireless location, mobile mapping, geospatial information systems, satellite observations of Earth's systems, imaging systems, surveying and more. My research focuses on geodesy (the science of accurately measuring and understanding the geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field of the Earth and their time variations), and Earth observation through technologies in space. I also work on the development of tools to monitor climate change.”

“Hey! My name is Dr. Elena Rangelova, and I’m a senior instructor with the Department of Geomatics Engineering. They were here a little while ago, but I forgot to mention a few things that I really wanted to share with them. Would you mind passing the info along when you catch up with them?" "Geomatics Engineering is the collection, processing, analysis and presentation of large amounts of geospatial data describing the real world. Geomatics engineering includes GPS positioning and navigation, wireless location, mobile mapping, geospatial information systems, satellite observations of Earth's systems, imaging systems, surveying and more. My research focuses on geodesy (the science of accurately measuring and understanding the geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field of the Earth and their time variations), and Earth observation through technologies in space. I also work on the development of tools to monitor climate change.”

Oh no! The door seems to have locked. It looks like we need 4 digits to open it. I think there might be a clue in this room to opening the door.

Oh no the door seems to have locked, it looks like we need 4 digits to open it, I think there might be a clue in this room to opening the door.

⦁ 36.9990044439964, -109.04515070225601⦁ 38.51383422381219, -90.67564836973118 ⦁ -41.119826945279655, 146.12017531398683 ⦁ 51.479231166096795, -0.13971213684012293 You need to derive a four digit combination.

What is the combination?

What is the 4 digit combination

Geomatic Engineers view the Earth more like a potato

“I think I was the first one they came to—sorry you’re a bit lost! Why don’t you wait with me and see if I can text the tour guide and figure out where they are? In the meantime, you will need to figure out a way to open the door!”“Hi, I’m Deanna Burgart! I’m a senior instructor in the Chemical and Petroleum Engineering department, and I’m also the Teaching Chair responsible for Integrating Indigenous knowledge into our curriculum and community. Before I started at UCalgary, I worked for 20 years in oil, gas, renewables, and pipelines. I have a diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology from SAIT, a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering from Lakehead University, and now teach future engineers! I call myself an “Indigeneer” because my identity as an Indigenous person in Canada greatly influences the way I interact with my work and the engineering and greater STEAM community. My goal is to challenge anyone making decisions that will impact land, air, and water to listen to people who are stewards of the land. I’m passionate about advocating for sustainability in engineering practices”

Photo source: https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/calgary-indigineer-shaping-the-future-of-canadian-energy/

“Chemical engineers deal with the study of the design and operation of chemical plants, and ways to improve production. They develop processes to convert raw material into useful products. I have worked most of my career in oil and gas, but some chemical engineers work in biomedical fields developing treatments for diseases like COVID-19.”

Photo source: https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/calgary-indigineer-shaping-the-future-of-canadian-energy/

You will need to put a block flow diagram of a bioprocess which produce Monoclonal Antibodies (MABs) in its proper order to receive your clue. Did you know MABs can be produced to treat a variety of illnesses including breast cancer. Currently a MAB treatment for Covid-19 was developed in Canada and is being produced in the USA.

Description of each step Cell Scale Up Centrifugation FiltrationMAB Production Media PreparationProtein Chromatography

Bioprocess to produce Monoclonal Antibode

What is the password?

Enter the passcode (lower case only)

“Hi! My name is Dr. Kerry Black, and I’m an assistant professor with the Department of Civil Engineering. They haven’t come here yet—I thought they were supposed to be here a while ago, and I’m running late to a meeting. You seem pretty clever, why don’t I show you my work and then you can wait here and tell everyone else about what you remember?”

"My research focuses on community-based participatory approaches to engineering infrastructure and sustainable communities - specifically on water and wastewater treatment and management. I’m interested in how we can build environmental infrastructure in a sustainable manner that is responsive to climate change. I focus on approaches than enhance community participation in decision-making and improves the state of water and wastewater in Indigenous communities across Canada!”

“Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain physical and naturally built environments. I work on water treatment and sewage systems, but my colleagues work on roads, bridges, pipelines, and diagnostic tools. One key element of civil engineering is building structures that won’t breakdown, so creating the strongest structure is key. One of the strongest structures are that consist of

Two-Force Members

It seems we need a password to get out of this room. What kind of structure is this?

What is the password?

Enter 5 letter password (lower case)

Queens Post - Used to span 10 to 22 feet gaps

Three Piece Raised Bay Truss - Used to span gaps of 50 to 100 feet

Hip Girder Truss - A pitch truss with a truncated or flat apex to support more load. Hip roofs are stable and resistant to strong winds and hurricanes

“Thanks so much—I think you’ve really got a good handle on what I was going to share with them! Maybe you could go catch up with them and then bring them back here? Good luck finding them!” Clue - The Letter is S

“Hello, I am Dr. Laura Curiel. You just missed them, they were here about 5 minutes ago. I don’t want you to miss any information, though! I have a few minutes before my next class, let me show you what I showed them!” “I am an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. I focus on biomedical devices that use ultrasound. Much of my research is in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy and guidance. HIFU has the potential for scalpel-free surgical treatments that selectively destroy or interact with cells. I can use my knowledge of technology and medical science to design ultrasound technology that can help people. I have a B.Eng in Electronic Systems and a Ph.D. in Imaging and Systems."

“Electrical engineers use the technology, information, telecommunications, imaging, and electrical power systems. Software and computer engineers develop, install, validate, and maintain computer programs, system performance, and basically put the intelligence into the devices that electrical engineers develop. One of the exciting fields of electrical, software, and computer engineering is robotics”

Put the missing steps in the correct place

“Wow—you solved that by yourself and did it faster than the whole group did before! You should consider pursuing computer and software engineering! Sorry I have to run to my next class—maybe try another stop on the map to see if you can catch them?” Clue: The Letter is I

“I haven’t seen them yet, but I think they’re supposed to be here soon. I’m a bit nervous about my presentation, would it be okay if I practiced it really quickly with you?” “Hi there! My name is Dr. Janet Ronsky, and I’m a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. My research is in biomedical engineering – I develop medical imaging machines that are non-invasive to detect and monitor deformities in spines and joints such as the knee. I use my knowledge of mechanical engineering (how things move) and kinesiology (how bodies move) to help people with joint injuries and diseases like osteoarthritis and scoliosis."

Mechanical and manufacturing engineers design and oversee the manufacturing of products ranging from medical devices to batteries. One of the main components of mechanical engineering is understanding movement and moving parts.”

Please switch to mechanical puzzle. Once complete, return to this page and hit the arrow button.

Janet Ronsky says, “Thanks so much for being my guinea pig! I’m surprised they aren’t here—maybe if you start heading to another stop you’ll run into them?” Clue: Letters are AL

HAVE YOU GONE TO ALL ENGINEERING BUILDINGS?

If you went to all five Engineering Blocks and solved the puzzles, you should now be able to determine the final password. Please enter password in lower case. Good Luck!!

What is the password?

Enter the password (lower case only)

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