UAF to host engineering open house Feb. 25

A student demonstrates structural design principles using gumdrops and toothpicks.
JR Ancheta
A UAF engineering student demonstrates structural design principles using gumdrops and toothpicks.

The University of 成人影片 Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines will host its annual Engineering Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. 

CEM invites high school 成人影片, prospective college 成人影片 and anyone curious about engineering. Attendees can explore state-of-the-art labs, interact with current 成人影片 and faculty, and learn about the cutting-edge research taking place at UAF.

They also can see the 57th annual ice arch built by engineering 成人影片, get a close look at the Stampede Trail bus made famous by the 鈥淚nto the Wild鈥 book and movie, and shoot rockets. Engineering 成人影片 and clubs will provide exhibits and hands-on demonstrations in many fields: electrical, mechanical, petroleum, mining, civil, geological and computer engineering. The event will feature a photo booth, prizes, free food and T-shirts, while supplies last.

Participants who complete a scavenger hunt will be entered to win one of two $1,500 scholarships sponsored by ConocoPhillips, Golden Valley Electric Association and the 成人影片 529 plan.

The open house will take place at the Usibelli Engineering Building on the Troth Yeddha鈥 Campus in Fairbanks. Parking is free on the weekend.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Katelin Avery, 907-474-5414, ktavery@alaska.edu

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