Odyssey of the Mind 2012 World Finals OMER’S• State University Tuesday/Wednesday, May 22-23, 2012 World News Welcome to Odyssey of the Mind LEGO Wonders at Reiman Gardens This summer, Reiman Gardens became World Finals at the first public gardens in the country to display sculptures made out of LEGO bricks. Just south of campus, you can explore 27 sculptures making up 14 displays created from nearly 500,000 LEGO bricks. The sculptor, Sean Kenny, is one of only 11 LEGO Certified Builders in the world. The exhibit at Reiman Gardens, entitled “Nature Connects,” was inspired by the outdoors. You can see the connection to the Gardens in his work. Check out Kenny’s LEGO butterfly (with more than 37,000 bricks) after exploring the 2,500-square- This rose by sculptor Sean Kenny, on foot Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing and display at Reiman Gardens, has more butterfly emergence cases. Also, Reiman than 41,000 LEGO bricks in it. Gardens is known as one of the best rose gardens in the country, so Kenny’s LEGO rose with more than 41,000 bricks is a perfect Reiman Gardens fit. The largest sculpture, a mother bison, was Location: 1407 University Boulevard, just made from 45,143 bricks. south of Stadium With more than 14 acres of flowers, Hours: Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily gardens and greenhouses, Reiman Gardens Admission: Children under 3: free, youth is one of the largest public gardens in the age 4-17: $4, adults age 18-64: $8, seniors state. Reiman Gardens officially opened in age 65 and above, $7; group rates available 2005, but Iowa State University has had a More information: horticulture garden since 1914. reimangardens.iastate.edu Iowa State University brings together Fun facts — isu and Ames, iowa students and scholars from around the n Iowa State University was the first-ever land- world to pursue the passion of learning, grant university. The Morrill Act, signed by making it the perfect home to the Odyssey President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, created Opening Ceremonies – Tickets Required of the Mind 2012 World Finals. During the these public universities to make education ac- competition, 815 teams from 33 states and cessible to all people. Teams, coaches and anyone 15 countries will have the chance to experi- n Forbes named Ames the 13th geekiest city in with housing packages will have Restricted items ence all that Ames and Iowa State have to the U.S. in 2011. Ames ranked 15th on The reserved Opening Ceremonies All bags, backpacks, weapons, large cases, offer. Daily Beast’s list of smartest college towns. tickets in their registration fanny packs and purses (larger than 10” by 10”) Ames has a population of nearly n The first computer was invented by an Iowa packets. All others will need to are prohibited from the interior of the Hilton 59,000 people, including more than 29,000 State professor. In 1939, physics professor John pick up their reserved seating Coliseum. University students. So, while the University V. Atanasoff and his graduate student, Clif- tickets at the Odyssey Informa- Only those items required for medical, family draws world-class academics, big-name per- ford Berry, began work on the machine they tion Booth at the Memorial or childcare needs, or one 20 oz. unopened bottle formers and tons of fans to athletic events, designed to increase the speed and accuracy of Union on Wednesday, May 23, for of water will be allowed per person. All carried Ames still has a friendly, small-town feel. scientific calculations. You can see a replica of Wednesday night’s Opening Cer- items and entrants are subject to search. Iowa State students can choose from the first digital electronic computer in Durham emonies. All seats are reserved, Prohibited items must be returned to the more than 100 majors and get involved with Hall. but the tickets are available at no owner’s vehicle or discarded. Any unlawful items more than 800 clubs and organizations, all n Lincoln Way in Ames is part of the original cost to the attendees. Any tickets are subject to confiscation and the person in pos- while living on a campus that is designated Lincoln Highway, the first road to stretch from not claimed by 5:30 p.m. will be session of such items is subject to arrest. as a national park and consistently ranked coast to coast, from New York City to San made available at the lower west Prohibited items include, but are not limited as one of the most beautiful in the nation. Francisco. entrance in . to alcoholic beverages, coolers or containers, food Participants will have many opportuni- n Iowa State is home to the largest collection of Please avoid bringing restricted and beverages, pets (with the exception of service ties to explore, show off their creativity and public art of any college or university in the items with you. See the list for animals), strollers, toilet tissue, umbrellas and most importantly, make friends during nation, with more than 2,000 works of art on specific items that will not be weapons. World Finals in Ames, Iowa. campus. allowed in Hilton Coliseum. Page 2 | Odyssey of the Mind 2012 World Finals | Iowa State University Tuesday/Wednesday, May 22-23, 2012

OMER Dining News Your wristband is good for entry into the dining centers and special events. Meet Your 2012 Organizing Committee Conversations Dining (Oak-Elm):...Yellow Union Drive Marketplace:...... Orange Welcome to Iowa Scheman Building:...... Pink State University and Memorial Union Food Court:...... Blue Ames, Iowa from the Seasons Marketplace:...... Red local organizing com- mittee of more than Tuesday, May 22 25 individuals who Breakfast*...... 8-9 a.m. (Seasons only) represent the university Lunch*...... 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and the community. This (Seasons only) group represents the Dinner...... 4:30-7:30 p.m. hundreds of individu- Wednesday, May 23 – als working on behalf Saturday, May 26 of both Ames and Iowa Breakfast...... 6:30– 9:30 a.m. State University to host Lunch...... 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. the 2012 Odyssey of the Dinner...... 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. Mind World Finals. Sunday, May 27 We have been busy Breakfast...... 6:30-9:30 a.m. Back row, left to right: Jared Hohanshelt, Pat Dennis, Les Lawson, Doug Arrowsmith, Jeffrey Miller,A aron preparing for an exciting Lunch**...... 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Steffen,C raig Wiebke, Darren Johnson. Middle row, left to right: Karen Larson, Ginger Burrell, Kelly McCool, 2012 World Finals. We (Seasons only) Norm Hill, Martha Royer, Jennifer Vit, Jerry Stewart, Sally Folger, Allyson Walter, Sandy Larson. Front row, hope you all have lots of Dinner**...... 4:30-7:30 p.m. left to right: Haley Cook, Julie Kieffer, Jill Magnuson-Arroyo, Julie Weeks, Ron Leibold, Kenzie Brennan, fun and enjoy this year’s (Seasons only) Laura Helmus, Katie Baumgarn. event. Monday, May 28 Box Breakfast**...... 5-9:30 a.m. (Seasons only) * Only for those with a pre-conference NASA Partners With package. Props Storage and ** Only for those with a Odyssey of the Mind post-conference package. Box Meals Delivery Information Since 1999, NASA and Odyssey of the Mind have Box meals are available Thursday, May had a partnership that combines science, problem- 24 through Saturday, May 26, for all If you shipped props ahead of time: solving and creativity. participants with meal plans who have Props will be at each competition site “Both organizations rely on teamwork, problem competition conflicts during the meal. by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. During solving skills and essentially folks pooling their n Box meals will be provided on a first registration, a shipping/receiving clerk minds and resources to solve some of the world’s come, first served basis. will be on hand at the prop informa- toughest problems,” said Senior Outreach Specialist n Meals can be picked up at the tion booth at the Scheman Building. On Steve Graham. entrances to the following dining Thursday and Friday, the prop informa- He believes it’s a natural fit because those are centers: Conversations Dining in tion booth will be located in the Memo- exactly the types of skills NASA looks for when Oak-Elm Hall, Seasons Marketplace in rial Union. Teams may inquire with the hiring new employees. the Maple-Willow-Larch Commons, shipping clerk at either location if props This year, NASA sponsored problem 2, Weird Union Drive Marketplace in the are not in the designated storage area. Science. The problem asks participants to create a Union Drive Community Center and If an oversized prop was shipped and performance about scientists who collect samples the Memorial Union Food Court. cannot be located in prop storage, contact while showing off a technical representation of a pho- n Pick-up times are from 7–10 a.m. the prop storage booth to make delivery You worked hard on this stuff. Here’s tograph taken by NASA’s Earth observatory satellites. n Participants are limited to one box arrangements. how to find it, keep it, and make sure Five NASA employees will be at Iowa State Uni- meal per day and a group represen- it gets back to you. versity this week. This is Graham’s 12th time in a row tative with a wristband must pick up If you brought items with you attending World Finals, and he said that out of all the their meals. and need delivery help: events he attends each year, there’s always something driver the next time he/she returns for a special about Odyssey of the Mind. n The meals will consist of a sandwich, Prop delivery help will be provided to drop in that location. chips, whole fruit, dessert, water and move props from residence halls to the “The kids are so great,” he said, “they’re so interested.” condiments. competition sites. Prop pick-ups will be Prop return shipments: n Box meals should be eaten within made every hour, beginning on Thurs- You will need to pre-arrange for four hours following pickup to meet day at 7 a.m. and ending after the 5 p.m. prepaid or C.O.D. shipment of any food safety guidelines. pickup. On Friday, May 25 and Saturday, materials that you want shipped back to Other ways to catch up May 26, the first run will be at 7 a.m. and you. Return labels must be picked up in with NASA during World Finals Souvenirs the last run will be at 1 p.m. advance at the Prop Information desk. Creativity Festival: NASA representatives ISU water bottles are for sale for $5 in the Participants must load and unload The deadline for material to be picked will have a 40-foot tent with a fun scavenger dining centers, Hawthorn Market & Cafe, their own props. Drivers will inform par- up for return to Central Stores is noon, hunt inside. MU Market & Cafe, East Side Market, ticipants the approximate time they will Saturday, May 30. E-Theatre: The E-Theatre has stunning, high- West Side Market, and South Side arrive at the competition sites. Partici- Riders will not be allowed in the rear definition images in a presentation on the Market. ISU towels are also available for pants must meet the truck, unload their of any delivery truck. Please note there is earth and sun. $3. Both are available while supplies last. own props, and carry them to the appro- a 15-minute parking time limit for desig- Master Classroom: Try hands-on activities, priate storage area. If participants do not nated prop drop-off areas. like designing and building a model satellite, meet the driver, the prop will remain on Questions? Please call (515) 294- with guidance from NASA. the truck, and they will have to meet the 8484 and ask for Norm or Jared. 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Where to go for Supplies Odyssey of the Alpha Copies and Print Center, 2310 Lincoln Way, (515) 292-3121 Mind and Iowa Ride for Free on CyRide Campus Bookstore, 2300 Lincoln n Way, (515) 292-1616 State University CyRide, the city’s public transit system, will C Route (Brown) will run a loop through Copyworks, 105 Welch Avenue, operate a free bus service throughout the competi- campus with stops at Towers, Memorial Union, (515) 292-3630 tion, connecting the residence halls, central campus Forker Building and MacKay Hall. n Hobby Lobby, 620 Lincoln Way, Partner to and the . CyRide will also offer free D Route (Cardinal) will run to Frederiksen (515) 232-3500 rides throughout Ames for the Odyssey of the Mind Court stopping on the east side of the Hawthorn Hokel Machine Supply, 224 Duff Live Green! participants and coaches wearing their wristbands. Café and also making stops at Memorial Union Avenue, (515) 232-6605 The following routes will be available during and Hilton Coliseum. From UDCC, you can Hy-Vee Drug Store, 500 Main Street, World Finals: connect and take any of the A-D routes which will Iowa State University welcomes n (515) 233-9855 A/B Route (Orange) will run both directions take you to Odyssey locations. Hy-Vee East, 640 Lincoln Way, all the students participating in through campus stopping at MacKay (LeBaron) n Odyssey Route 1 (Red) will run from Hilton Odyssey of the Mind. As a resident (515) 232-1961 Hall, Design, Union Drive Community Center Garden Inn to central campus in both directions, Hy-Vee West, 3800 Lincoln Way, on the campus you are now a (UDCC), Memorial Union, Iowa State Center, dropping off at UDCC, the Memorial Union and part of Iowa State’s Live Green! (515) 292-5543 Maple-Willow-Larch (M-W-L) Residence Halls stopping at Design, Kildee, Lied Recreation Center Jo-Ann Fabrics, 632 Lincoln Way, Initiative – a competition to be the and Lied Recreation Center. and Maple-Willow-Larch Residence Halls. greenest campus we can be. (515) 232-1235 We challenge you to leave as Lowe’s Home Center, 120 Airport little an impact on the campus as Road, (515) 233-0404 possible by taking some simple North Grand Mall, 2801 Grand steps that will keep Iowa State Avenue, (515) 232-3679 clean and healthy for future visi- Sam’s Club, 305 Airport Road, tors. While you are competing to (515) 233-9750 be the most creative and innova- Staples, 1333 Buckeye Road, tive, also consider how you can be (515) 663-0597 the greenest. Target, 320 South Duff Avenue, Here is how you can help. (515) 663-9500 Union Copy Center, Room 0303 Iowa Recycle: All competition State Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln sites will have the opportunity to Way (515) 294-0008 recycle rigid cardboard, plastic University Book Store, Iowa State bottles and aluminum cans. Please Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way look for recycling containers and (515) 294-5684 collection areas and use them Wal-Mart Supercenter, 534 South often. Simply picking up a stray Duff Avenue, (515) 956-3536 piece of trash from the ground and Wal-Mart, 3015 Grand Avenue, placing it in the trash helps to keep Date Regular CyRide bus schedule CyRide hotel route bus schedule (515) 233-1345 the campus looking its best. Renew: Make sure to leave your Tuesday, May 22 Noon to 10 p.m. Noon to 10 p.m. prop assembly area and competi- Wednesday, May 23 6:30 a.m. to midnight 9 a.m. to midnight Cancellation Stamps Available tion site looking like you were Commemorative Odyssey of the Mind never there...leave only footprints. Thursday, May 24 6:30 a.m. to midnight 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. World Finals postcards will be avail- This also includes other places on Friday, May 25 6:30 a.m. to midnight 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. able at the Ames/Iowa State University campus you may visit, such as your information desk located in the Memo- living quarters or the surrounding Saturday, May 26 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. rial Union. There is also a post office lawns. Sunday, May 27 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No shuttles to campus available in the Memorial Union where Reduce: Whenever you can you can purchase mail supplies or mail reduce your ecological footprint... Throughout competition and special For a complete list of times, ask for your commemorative postcard. use only the water and electric- events, buses will run approximately a schedule at your hotel front desk. To get your special commemorative ity and resources that you need. every 10 minutes and every 20 Hotel shuttles depart from the hotel 2012 Odyssey of the Mind World Finals This includes turning off the water minutes at other times. lobbies to campus. Returns depart cancellation stamp, stop by the Ames/ while you’re brushing your teeth. If from Stephens Auditorium bus stop. Iowa State information desk in the you see lights left on, turn them off, Memorial Union during the following if you see a leaky faucet or toilet, hours: please report to your residence hall Tuesday, May 22: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. front desk, and at mealtimes take Check Signs for Designated Parking Areas Wednesday, May 23: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. only the food that you can finish. Thursday, May 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Re-model: Be a role model in Teams staying in residence area and a free CyRide bus is fire lanes; spaces marked “handi- Friday, May 25: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. all of your actions while you are housing on campus will be able to provided to central campus. capped parking” and spaces re- Saturday, May 26: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. here to help others understand and park in assigned areas adjacent to Additional parking, adjacent to served for service vehicles. Other If you didn’t get a stamp, send the learn from you how to walk softly or within easy walking distance central campus is available at the university lots are assigned to postcard(s) or envelope(s)—first class on the planet. of their living areas at no charge. Memorial Union parking ramp university staff. Please take care postage must be attached—along Thank you for supporting Iowa Those not staying in the – there is an hourly charge and to avoid restricted areas. with a stamped return envelope to 525 State’s Live Green! efforts. Good residence halls should park at the automated system requires Please refer to the Odyssey Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Par- luck in your competitions. We are the Iowa State Center, south that you pay for your parking of the Mind map or the CyRide ticipants may receive cancellation up proud to be a supporter of Odyssey of the main campus. There is before you return to your car. bus route schedule for more to 30 days after the 2012 World Finals. of the Mind. no charge for parking in this Normal restrictions apply to information. Page 4 | Odyssey of the Mind 2012 World Finals | Iowa State University Tuesday/Wednesday, May 22-23, 2012

Important Phone Numbers Emergency ONLY (fire, police, ambu- Health and Safety Services Available lance): 911 To make an on-campus call, dial 4 plus Thielen Student Health Center calling the phone line, you can receive health Center, located at Duff Avenue and 12th Street the last four digits. To call off-campus Phone number: (515) 294-7973 (appoint- information and expert advice on medical in Ames. In case of an emergency, dial 911. dial 8 plus all the digits. ment desk) problems. Its services can help you determine The fees and billing structure are that of a The local area code for Ames is (515). Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. – whether or not to see a physician or visit the community emergency medical facility. 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. emergency room. Its staff is available 24 hours ISU Police/Public Safety: 294-4428 The Thielen Student Health Center is a day, 7 days a week and can be reached by Security on Campus ISU/Ames Information Center: located on the corner of Union Drive and phone at (515) 239-6877 or toll-free at (800) Iowa State University has more than 20 294-8205 Sheldon (west edge of campus, directly west 524-6877. emergency phones and 120 public phones Odyssey of the Mind Information: of Beyer Hall, across the street from State on campus. Telephones are easy to find, 294-8206 Gym). First-aid and other minor illness care McFarland Urgent Care Clinic well-marked and in well-lit areas. The phone Prop Storage Information: 294-3740 are included in your fees. If incidents require This clinic provides care for acute, non- number for campus police is (515) 294-4428. ISU’s HELPVAN: 294-4444 or 4-4444 further diagnostic work, a fee will be billed to emergent health problems or injuries that Please call campus police only in case of an (On campus) you or your insurance company. If prescrip- require immediate attention. The Urgent emergency. Campus Information Center: tion medications are ordered, they may be Care Clinic is available during evenings and 294-4357 (294-HELP) filled at the health center pharmacy, if open, weekends by appointment only. To schedule Have fun and enjoy the campus, but ISU Thielen Student Health Center: or at the local commercial pharmacy of your your same-day appointment, please call (515) remember to let your team members and 294-5801 choice. The pharmacy will bill your phar- 956-4044. The clinic is located in the Family coaches know where you are going and when Mary Greeley Medical Center macy benefit plan if you provide them with Medicine East location at 1018 Duff Avenue. to expect you back. Use the buddy system (non-emergency situations): 239-2011 that information. Hours are weeknights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and make sure that one or more of your team and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. members are always with you. If you brought WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE First Nurse Phone Line a cell phone with you, remember to always 8 a.m.-midnight: Team Regis- First Nurse is a free health-information Emergency Care keep it charged. Please note that smoking tration and Housing Check-In, community service that allows you to speak Medical care is also available through the is prohibited on campus grounds and in all Scheman Building, 2nd Floor with a specially trained registered nurse. By emergency room at Mary Greeley Medical campus buildings. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.: Coaches Meetings with Problem Captains, Hilton Coliseum, Stephens Auditorium, Scheman Building and Fisher Recreation Facilities Offer Many Opportunities to Have Fun Theater Do you need to work off those and more than 25 arcade games. You *7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: Opening Cer- pre-competition jitters or just want can bowl, shoot some pool, or do Recreation Hours: emonies, Hilton Coliseum to have some more fun? Then Iowa other activities at the MU during the *Line-up in tunnel area at 6:45 p.m. State Recreation Services has just scheduled time for FREE! Wednesday, May 23 the solution for you – loads of recre- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – State Gym thursday’s SCHEDULE ational activities on campus. Recreation Fields Noon to 5 p.m. – Memorial Union Underground 8 a.m.-noon: Team Registration If you’re in the mood for some 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – State Gym Pool and Housing Check-In, Scheman State Gym and Pool fun outdoors, head out to the 9 p.m. to midnight – Teen Program, Div. 3 & 4, State Gym Pool Building, 2nd Floor The newly remodeled and recreation fields located next to Thursday, May 24 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: World Finals Com- expanded State Gym Complex offers both the Towers Residence Hall and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – State Gym petition, various locations opportunities to play basketball, the Maple-Willow-Larch Complex. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Ames Furman Aquatic Center 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.: NASA volleyball and badminton. There These fields are made for football, Noon to 5 p.m. – Memorial Union Underground E-Theatre Presentations, Liu Audito- is also a climbing wall, an indoor soccer, lacrosse, and many more 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – State Gym Pool rium, Howe Hall 25-person spa and a swimming activities – be creative! 9 p.m. to midnight – Teen Program, Div. 3 & 4, State Gym Pool Noon-5 p.m.: Creativity Festival, pool with a three-meter diving Friday, May 25 Lied Recreation Center platform, lap lanes, areas for water Ames Furman Aquatic 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – State Gym 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Alumni basketball and water volleyball and Center Noon to 5 p.m. – Memorial Union Underground Meeting, Harvest Room, Gateway a television. New in 2010, the Ames Furman 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Ames Furman Aquatic Center Center Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – State Gym Pool *7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.: Float & Banner Memorial Union Recreation that includes a 550-foot lazy river 9 p.m. to midnight – Teen Program, Div. 3 & 4, State Gym Pool Parade, Hilton Coliseum Center with a cascading waterfall and two Saturday, May 26 *Line-up in tunnel area at 6:45 p.m. Memorial Union (MU) Recre- water slides. The adjacent 50-meter 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – State Gym ation Center, located in the base- pool includes a 150-foot drop slide Noon to 5 p.m. – Memorial Union Underground OMER’S World News Staff ment of MU, will give you a chance plus one-meter and three-meter 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – State Gym Pool Odyssey of the Mind Editor to enjoy some additional entertain- diving boards. The aquatic center 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Ames Furman Aquatic Center* Jennifer Veale ment activities. The recreation center is accessible via the “aqua” CyRide * The aquatic center opens to the public, beginning Satur- Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau has nine pool tables, eight bowling route, which departs from the day, May 26. Admission charges for Saturday will be $5 for Lindsey Schwarck lanes, chess and checker tables, State Gym on Thursday through ages 3-15 and $6 for ages 16-61. Shawne Ungs darts, air hockey, foosball games, Saturday. Ames Tribune Andy Rohrback Question of the day: Sarah Binder Answer the question and see other Printing and Distribution responses at the World Finals Facebook page: Daily Freeman Journal, How many miles have you www.facebook.com/ Webster City, Iowa traveled to get to World Finals? 2012OdysseyoftheMindWorldFinals