Soldier Design Competition: 
Cadets from six USMA teams competed against MIT at the 12th annual Soldier Design Competition (SDC) sponsored by the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnology at MIT. MIT took the top two prizes, but one USMA team claimed the Director’s Prize ($3,000) from the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department.
Additionally, reporters from Popular Mechanics magazine have been tracking several of the cadet project teams since March, when the magazine published their initial web article focused on the USMA teams vying to become finalists for the SDC. The magazine followed with a second article that showcased the final competition, and highlights Cadet Drew Stanley (pictured here, photo curtsey of Popular Mechanics).
Fireside Chat with LTC Caslen: The Excel Scholars Program held their final fireside chat LPD of the academic year with LTG Caslen and CSM Byers. Over the course of an hour, the Excel Scholars engaged the USMA command team on a myriad of topics including leadership, organizational change, authenticity, and professional relationships.