Carlson Hydrology Engineer is an educational simulation game designed to teach practical hydrology concepts, specifically storm sewer system design, through interactive problem-solving and competition. Developed by Carlson Software, it targets students, aspiring civil engineers, and professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of hydrology in a fun, intuitive, and competitive environment.

Key Features

Real-World Hydrology Problem Solving Players engage with realistic scenarios requiring the design of storm sewer systems using various inlets, pipe types, and sizes.

• Simulates practical engineering challenges.
• Encourages cost-effective and efficient solutions.

Competitive Gameplay Participants can compete with peers to develop the most efficient and lowest-cost system designs.

• Leaderboards or competition-based scoring.
• Open to a global audience regardless of background.

Educational Focus The game is tailored for STEM education, making hydrology accessible to learners at all levels.

• Suitable for students, educators, and professionals.
• Supports learning through experimentation and iteration.

Intuitive User Interface Designed to be user-friendly, allowing players of varying experience to participate and learn.

• Easy onboarding for new users.
• Visual feedback on design choices.

Benefits

Hands-On Learning Facilitates understanding of hydrology and civil engineering concepts through interactive play.

• Reinforces theoretical knowledge with practical application.
• Lowers barriers to entry for complex STEM topics.

Skill Development Enhances problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering design skills.

• Encourages creative and analytical approaches.
• Prepares users for real-world engineering scenarios.

Accessible Competition Provides an inclusive platform where anyone can participate and win based on merit, not background.

• Promotes diversity in STEM education.
• Fosters a collaborative and competitive learning environment.