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 乐虎直播 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 students, prospective college students and anyone curious about engineering. Attendees can explore state-of-the-art labs, interact with current students 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 students, 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 students 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 乐虎直播 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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