The students, faculty and staff at FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science are excited to announce National Engineers Week 2011: "Engineering Innovation," to take place February 19 - 24. This year's activities will help cultivate, honor and celebrate the achievements of engineers, while focusing on the advances engineers have made and continue to make through the process of innovation, entrepreneurship and development.
The 2011 Engineers Week committee, made up of dedicated FAU engineering students, is working together with faculty and staff to develop an outstanding lineup for Engineers Week. Highlights include a kick-off lunch and car show, a distinguished speaker, an interactive program for middle and high school students, the Engineering Leadership Symposium with engineering focused competitions and a laser light show.
Direction from Seminole Ridge High to Science Explorium and FAU in Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic University is a proud participant of National Engineers Week. Every February, the College of Engineering and Computer Science hosts various student and community outreach activities in an effort to increase awareness about the profession of engineering and to honor the achievements of engineers. In 2011, the pre-college program featured:
10:30am Pre-College Program Opening Ceremony in Live Oak Pavilion
Banner Competition
Welcome: Brenda Simmons, DESS Director
Greetings: Dean Karl K. Stevens, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Featured Speaker: Larry Port, Rocket Matter, Co-Founder & Chief Software Architect
11:30am-1:00pm Lunch/Competitions/Displays
Pop Fly Launcher Competition
Touch Down Lander Competition
Ocean Energy Display
SAE Race Car Simulation
1:00pm Presentation of Awards
1:15pm Departure
