UMaine to host 2016 Engineering EXPO Feb. 27
To celebrate Maine Engineers Week, the University of Maine will host the 2016 Engineering EXPO on Saturday, Feb. 27 in the New Balance Field House on campus.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees can experience hands-on activities, view demonstrations and get involved in all the EXPO has to offer. Maine’s top engineering firms, academic institutions, organizations and industry leaders will exhibit throughout the field house, offering slime, spaghetti tower competitions, robotics and more to explore.
Visitors can take part in activities such as building a wind tower, seeing how many pennies they can balance on a popsicle stick, or experiencing the sensation of having their hair stand on end.
A $2 fee is suggested for admission. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Victoria Wingo at 581.2204, victoria.wingo@maine.edu.
The EXPO helps children learn about engineering and can provide the spark to ignite their curiosity and creativity to become future engineers.
More than 1,800 people are expected to attend this year’s event.
The EXPO will be preceded by the Maine Engineers Week Banquet at UMaine’s Wells Conference Center on Friday, Feb. 26. A social will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6:45 p.m. Banquet registration is online.
National Engineers Week is held annually to promote the work and contributions of the nation’s engineers. The 2016 National Engineers Week is Feb. 21–27.
In Maine, the Maine Engineering Promotional Council (MEPC) recognizes Maine Engineers Week by presenting the E-Week Banquet and EXPO.
MEPC is a nonprofit organization that was created to help advance the engineering profession, as well as promote National Engineers Week in Maine and the contributions of engineers to their communities and society. More about MEPC is online.