How fast can a team build an intricate Lego model under pressure? Find out at the first-ever Lego Brix Speed Building Competition, hosted by the University Counseling Center on March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Union Saltair Room.

Sponsored by L3Harris, The Leonardo and the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, this event will bring together 12 student teams as they race to construct the NASA Artemis Space Launch System (SLS) Lego model as quickly and accurately as possible.

Building with Legos is more than just a fun challenge—it engages both sides of the brain, enhancing problem-solving skills, creativity and focus. Through this competition, the University Counseling Center aims to promote cognitive function, reduce stress and foster teamwork, all of which contribute to overall well-being.

This free event is open to students, faculty and staff. Watch the action and cheer on your favorite team.

Meet the teams

Big Bricks

• Will Tran, mechanical engineering major
• Alex Ii, psychology major
• Breanna Maughen, biology major

BlockBusters

• Lucas Costello, mechanical engineering major
• Jack Irving, mechanical engineering major
• Brecklyn Boerboom, civil engineering major

Brick by Brick

• Dylan Ramos, chemistry major
• Ben Mantyla, business major
• Alexander Carrasco, computer science major

Bricked Up

• Alex Muller, engineering major
• Elliot Rice, theater major
• Greer Lepore, general studies major

Brix’em Down

• Ben Siesser, mechanical engineering major
• Gannon Brady, mechanical engineering major
• John Eckstrom, general studies major

Can Lego Building Be a Major?

• Moran Boring, biomedical engineering major
• Justin Schmidt, biomedical engineering major
• Jack Vaughn, biomedical engineering major

FirepitBrixks

• Christian Anderson, computer science major
• Allison Cutting, mechanical engineering major
• Ellie Vail, mechanical engineering major

Polo Buddies

• Rye Thelen, mechanical engineering major
• Tony Chorak, business major
• James Norman “Moose,” electrical engineering major

TasteTheLegow

• Isaac Bentley, mechanical engineering major
• Dillon Brown, mechanical engineering major
• Emiliano Ramirez, mechanical engineering major

The Flow Flock

• Jonathan Wang, computer science major
• Beck Hale, mechanical engineering major
• Joseph Shami, biomedical engineering major

The K Crew

• Keegan Benfield, physics major
• Max Pruden, communication major
• Toshi Mowery, business minor

Triple Dipper

• Mahika Acharya, biochemistry major
• Aparnaa Narayanan, biochemistry major
• Saisha Vankayalapati, biochemistry major