Pumpkin Chuckin'

Every fall semester, the Stony Brook ASME student chapter hosts one of its most exciting and anticipated traditions: Pumpkin Chuckin! This thrilling event combines creativity, engineering, and a bit of Fall spirit as students and campus clubs form teams to design and build their very own catapults or trebuchets.

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Throughout the semester, participants work together to brainstorm, prototype, and construct their launch devices using real engineering principles. The competition culminates in a lively event where teams test their machines by launching pumpkins across a field, aiming for distance, accuracy, and style. Whether you're an engineering enthusiast or just looking for a fun challenge, this event is a fantastic way to apply your skills, collaborate with others, and compete for bragging rights and prizes!