BURLINGTON — Discover Engineering Day will take place on February 22, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the UVM campus. Students in Grades 5 through 12 may participate to learn about engineering, build skills through workshops and network with college students, professors and industry professionals. A free day-long event, hosted by Vermont 4-H and the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, will expose young people to different engineering fields and career opportunities.
The event kicks off with a Engineering Scavenger Hunt involving interactive exhibits that showcase various types of engineering and career pathways. Afternoon workshops will focus on a range of topics including Python programming, robotics, bridge design, cartilage construction, lift and force and renewable energy.
If requiring language interpretation, translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate, contact Margaret Coan at (802) 656-7634 or [email protected] by January 31.
The deadline to register is February 17, 5 p.m. To register, go to go.uvm.edu/2025. Location and parking details will be emailed to registrants. Lunch will be provided.