East Brook Welcomes Olympic Bobsled Designer

Photo Courtesy: Marianne Papaccioli

A parent at East Brook Middle School of Paramus, who works at BMW North America, recently visited the school to speak about how her company designed the U.S. Olympic bobsled team’s new sleds. She discussed the science of the bobsled and the forces involved, including the design and re-design process where engineers administer tests and process the results.  After her presentation, the children donned authentic gold, silver and bronze medals from the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.