Engineering open house scheduled Saturday

February 17, 2014

Marmian Grimes

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
2/17/14


The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Engineering and Mines will host a full slate of free family-friendly events Saturday, Feb. 22 during its annual Engineering Open House. All events start at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. in the Duckering Building on the UAF campus.

Activities and demonstrations include the Micro Mouse, an earthquake simulator, the student rocket and satellite project, using supercomputers, building gum drop bridges and much more.

The open house takes place in conjunction with National Engineers Week, an annual event to increase public awareness and appreciation of engineers and their work. The Engineering Open House is sponsored by the UAF College of Engineering and Mines and by Flint Hills Resources.
All ages are welcome. For more information, contact Amy Arkwright 907-474-7390.

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