UAF to host engineering open house Feb. 24
Kristin Summerlin
907-474-6284
Feb. 15, 2024
An aerospace engineering student helps a Boy Scout build a paper rocket during the 2023 College of Engineering and Mines Open House.
The University of ³ÉÈËӰƬ Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines will host its annual Engineering Open House on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is open to high school ³ÉÈËӰƬ, prospective college ³ÉÈËӰƬ and anyone with an interest in engineering. Attendees can explore cutting-edge labs, engage with current ³ÉÈËӰƬ and faculty, and gain insights into the groundbreaking research taking place at UAF.
Event highlights include the 58th annual ice arch constructed by engineering ³ÉÈËӰƬ, as well as rocket launches. Engineering ³ÉÈËӰƬ and clubs will showcase exhibits and offer hands-on demonstrations in various fields, including electrical, mechanical, petroleum, mining, civil, geological and computer engineering. There will also be a photo booth, prizes, complimentary snacks and children’s T-shirts, while supplies last.
Participants who complete a scavenger hunt will have a chance to win one of two $1,500 scholarship accounts sponsored by Golden Valley Electric Association and the ³ÉÈËӰƬ 529 plan.
The open house is sponsored by ConocoPhillips ³ÉÈËӰƬ and will take place in the Usibelli Building on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus in Fairbanks. Parking is free on the weekend.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Katelin Avery, ktavery@alaska.edu, 907-474-5414
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