By: Analia Fiestas / Staff Writer
For the tenth consecutive year, the University’s College of Engineering and Computing will be hosting the Engineering Expo Fair.
The event takes place this year on Feb. 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will give several University departments, student professional societies and research labs an opportunity to get together and provide guests with a memorable experience.
The Engineering Expo Fair’s main goal is to promote, inform and explain anything and everything related to the field of engineering in an entertaining and productive manner—starting off with a tour of the Engineering Center.
According to the College of Engineering and Computing Senator and Vice President of the Engineering Student Committee, Janet Reyes, the Engineering Expo Fair has more than 1,500 students visiting every year.
At the fair, elementary, middle and high school students from both Miami-Dade County and Broward County, such as Robert Morgan and Parkway Middle, are given the opportunity to explore and learn about engineering and relating sciences.
The Expo Fair is also a time when University engineering majors are given the chance to present their senior design projects. Engineering societies also take part in the presentations and many laboratories, such as the Mechanical and Applied Research Center, present useful information.
Also at the fair will be a Recruiting and Retention Office representative, along with associate directors from the Students’ Office of Access and Success, who will be responsible for providing all those attending with information regarding scholarships, financial aid and the University’s application process.
Staff at the event will guide visitors on building a career in engineering by demonstrating the different engineering job titles, tasks and obligations.
Educational presentations aside, students will be able to enjoy a variety of motorsports, airplane presentations, rocket launches, LEGO building contests, biomedical body imaging, brain computer interfacing and more.
All financial expenses are being covered by the College of Engineering and Computing, although, event organizers are trying to get funding from the Student Government Association. Free pizza, sodas and t-shirts will be handed out to visitors throughout the day.
Visit http://www.osas.fiu.edu/outreach/the-engineering-expo-2010/ for more information on the Engineering Expo Fair 2011.
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