ENGINEERING
Follow the purple paw prints to Durland Hall
The 87th annual College of Engineering Open House features displays in Durland, Fiedler, Rathbone, Seaton, and Ward Halls.
By the hour
Friday
2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Parade and opening ceremonies. Engineering plaza, east of Durland Hall.
4 to 8 p.m.
High school team design contests with engineering scholarships for winners. Rathbone Hall atrium.
5 p.m.
Engineers Without Borders dinner. 142 Seaton Hall.
5 to 9 p.m.
Engineering student and industrial displays. Durland, Fiedler, Rathbone, Seaton, and Ward halls.
Saturday
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pancake feed. 142 Seaton Hall.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cyberchase for kids. Engineering Plaza
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Student scholar reception, by invitation. Second floor, Rathbone Hall.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Engineering faculty emeritus and alumni reception, by invitation. Fiedler Library.
Thursday, April 23
6 p.m.
Awards banquet. Social at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Union Ballroom.
Department displays
Architectural engineering
Learn how buildings are designed for all types of uses. Architectural engineers design broad systems such as lighting, power, communications, plumbing, and heating and air conditioning. 235 and 236 Seaton Hall.
Biological and agricultural engineering
See how BAE students design systems to use biomass for the benefit of humanity, learn how the latest BAE technology can help all communities, and visit with the Powercat quarter-scale tractor and Fountain Wars competition teams about their experiences. 133 and 134 Seaton Hall.
Chemical engineering
Learn how CHE students design processing systems to develop new materials and energy sources that serve humanity. Come see today’s ideas turn into tomorrow’s realities by walking through the future with the Jetsons! 3, 1002, 1003, and 1029 Durland Hall.
Civil engineering
Discover future building materials that enhance more creative structure designs. Visit with the competition teams that designed and built a steel bridge that holds 1 1/4 tons and a concrete canoe that actually floats. 1107, 2121, 2143, 2144, and 2147 Fiedler Hall.
Computing and information sciences
Try out computer games written by students, watch competition robots in action, and see senior-level software engineering projects. 1066 Rathbone Hall and Fiedler Library.
Construction science and management
Discover the latest in construction materials, technology, and management techniques. 221 Seaton Hall.
Electrical and computer engineering
Learn how electronic materials, circuits, and systems control the world—and make it a better place to live. 2064, 2094, 2095, 2097, and 2097A Rathbone Hall.
Industrial and manufacturing systems engineering
Check out the interactive displays that explain how industrial and manufacturing systems engineers design, produce, and control systems that make our lives more enjoyable. 17A, 21, 131, 132, 1026, 1027 Durland Hall.
Mechanical and nuclear engineering
See the TRIGA Mark II nuclear research reactor in Ward Hall. Check out the work of the Formula car, aero design, mini-Baja car, and solar car design teams. Visit with the students performing research in many MNE research labs. 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 110, and 135 Ward Hall; 25, 28, 32, 3027, 3034, 3047, 3049, 3053, and 3056 Rathbone Hall.
Cyberchase by WESP
The Women in Engineering and Science Program is hosting hands-on engineering activities for elementary students. Come to our tent and get your Cyberchase space map. The map will lead you to eight activity stations where you can get stickers for your passport and then come back to the tent to pick up a prize. For kids 7 to 12. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Engineering Plaza.