A free day-long event, hosted by Vermont 4-H and ¶¶Òõ̽̽ (¶¶Òõ̽̽) College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, will expose young people to different engineering fields and career opportunities.
Discover Engineering Day will take place on February 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ campus. Students in Grades 5 through 12 are invited to participate to learn about engineering, build skills through hands-on workshops and network with college students, professors and industry professionals.
The deadline to register is February 17 at 5 p.m. To register, go to . Location and parking details will be emailed to registrants. Lunch will be provided.
The event kicks off with a fun Engineering Scavenger Hunt involving interactive exhibits that showcase various types of engineering and career pathways, Afternoon workshops will focus on a range of topics including Python programming, robotics, bridge design, cartilage construction, lift and force and renewable energy, among others.
The annual Discover Engineering Day is sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund as part of National Engineering Week (February 16 to 22). If requiring language interpretation, translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Margaret Coan at (802) 656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu by January 31.