California State University, Northridge

PRESS RELEASE

April 24, 1996

Contact: Stacy Peterson,
Ast. to the Director of News and Information,
(818) 885-2130

MICRO "MICE" TO COMPETE IN RACE

Engineering students from college campuses throughout Southern California will compete in a MicroMouse Contest on Saturday, April 27 at Cal State Northridge.

The event, sponsored by the CSUN chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, will feature student-built robotic "mice" navigating through a complex maze of twist and turns.

The team whose mouse finishes first wins the "big cheese" - awards are given out for the fastest mouse and best design.

The day also includes oral presentations, displays of engineering projects and an awards ceremony.

The contest begins at 1 p.m. in the Santa Clarita Room of the University Student Union, located near the center of campus, 18111 Nordhoff St.

For more information contact Jerralyn Kurowski, associate director of development and public relations, (818) 700-5920.