The third annual Statler College Pinewood Derby, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21, will mark the end of a week of events and activities for Engineers Week at West Virginia University. (WVU Photo/Paige Nesbit)
WHAT: The West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will celebrate the nationally recognized Engineers Week with engineering events and activities.
WHEN: Feb. 17-21
WHERE: Engineering Sciences Building, 1306 Evansdale Drive, Morgantown
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Monday, Feb. 17
“Virtual Mining” with the Department of Mining Engineering, STEM ZONE, Engineering Sciences Building, Room G19
12:30-2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 18
“The Science of Making Ice Cream” with the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, STEM ZONE, Engineering Sciences Building, Room G19
9-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 19
“What Wonders Can You Unveil About Petroleum Engineering? Lip Balm” with the Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, outside the Engineering Sciences Building, Room G102
1-3 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 20
“Robot Rumble: Learn, Build and Play with Your New Robot Besties” with the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, STEM ZONE, Engineering Sciences Building, Room G19
2-4 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 21
Third annual Statler College Pinewood Derby, Engineering Sciences Building, Room G114 – Atrium
2 p.m.
NOTES: National Engineers Week unites professional organizations, educational institutions and communities nationwide to celebrate engineers’ contributions and inspire future innovators. Through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and open dialogue, it has fostered connections and empowered students to become changemakers for nearly 100 years.
See the full WVU Statler College Engineers Week schedule.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Dianne Stewart
Program Assistant
WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
304-293-8944; Dianne.Stewart@mail.wvu.edu
OR
Paige Nesbit
Marketing and Communications Director
WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
304-293-4135; Paige.Nesbit@mail.wvu.edu
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