Eggstravaganza

egg¹ (êg) n.
a. Female gamete; an ovum. Also called egg cell. b. The round or oval female reproductive body of various animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects, consisting usually of an embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective covering. c. The oval, thin-shelled reproductive body of a bird, especially that of a hen, used as food.

Eggstravaganza (êg-strav-é-ganza).
1.(n) an annual biology departmental competition combining knowledge of physics (effects of gravity), engineering (McGiver-style) and a love for biology (i.e., save the egg).
2. (v) placing of one uncooked egg in an apparatus built from an odd bunch of lab paraphernalia then dropping the egg-containing device from a high place without breaking the egg (see photos below). Success may result in winning the coveted trophy frying pan.

Eggstravaganza 2002 was held on Friday Oct 11 at 5:15 p.m. in the Jordan Hall Atrium. See the list of the ingredients in the "2002 egg kit".

Winners of the coveted Trophy Frying Pan:

• 1999: Strome Lab
• 2000: Hangarter Lab
• 2001: Fuqua Lab
• 2002: Hangarter Lab

Photos of past Eggstravaganzas

• 1999 - sorry no pictures are available for the inaugural event
• 2000
• 2001
• 2002 - Now available. See the eager contestants, the proud winners and watch the final drop in slow motion!