Engineers Week events

College of Engineering activities

Wednesday, February 19

• From Digital to Analog: Rediscovering the Slide Rule
  Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
  Location: TechSpark, ANSYS Hall
  Experience the power of analog calculation with a hands-on slide rule demonstration.
• Turning Failure Into Strength
  Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  Location: Bosch Conference Room, Scott Hall
  Come hear from engineering faculty about how their own experiences with failure were overcome and how their experiences impacted their futures. Learn what faculty members wish you knew about failure and how to overcome setbacks.
• ULS - Dickson Prize in Science Award Ceremony and Lecture - Dr. Gilda A. Barabino
  Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
  Location: McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
  Dr. Gilda A. Barabino, the president of Olin College of Engineering and a professor of biomedical and chemical engineering, will present With Eyes No Longer Blind: Vision and Visibility Engineering. Dr. Barabino is interested in global health, interdisciplinary engineering education, and research. Her seminal research in sickle cell disease and orthopedic tissue engineering informed current technologies and formed the basis for novel therapies.
  Register

Thursday, February 20

• Faculty Insights: A 20 Minute Briefing
  Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  Location: Carnegie Mellon University
  Vickie Webster-Wood, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, will present Biomimetic, Biohybrid, and Biodegradable: Robots for a Sustainable Future.
  Register

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Outreach activities

Saturday, February 15

• Destination Innovation (5th and 6th grade students)
  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  Location: CMU campus

Wednesday, February 19

• Hazelwood Library STEM Club Site Visit
  Time: TBA
  Location: Hazelwood Library

Friday, February 21

• Miller Elementary School Site Visit
  Time: TBA
  Location: Miller Elementary School

Saturday, February 22

• SWE Middle School Day
  Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Location: CMU Campus
  Contact cmuswe@andrew.cmu.edu for more information
• Gwen's Girls CMU Engineering Outreach STEM Day
  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Location: CMU campus

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Engineering student organization events

Saturday, February 15

• CIT Ball
  Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  Location: William Penn Hotel
  This event is sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers.

Monday, February 17

• Hardhat Treasure Hunt
  *This event runs from February 17 through February 21.
  Undergraduate students will be able to hunt for tiny hard hats throughout the entire week.
  This event is sponsored by the Engineering Student Council. 

Friday, February 21

• Lego My Eggo
  Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Location: Rangos Ballroom 2 & 3, Cohon University Center
  Stop by to de-stress with mini legos and grab a bite to eat with Chicken and Waffles from Raising Canes and Wafflonia. This event is sponsored by the Engineering Student Council.

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Department-sponsored activities

Thursday, February 13

VR event: Traveling While Black
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Scaife Hall Lobby
Join MechE's DEI Committee for Community Engagement for a VR experience featuring Traveling While Black. Traveling While Black is a cinematic VR experience that immerses the viewer in the long history of restriction of movement for black Americans and the creation of safe spaces in our communities.

Monday, February 17

Beyond the Classroom: CEE Undergraduate Showcase
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Porter Hall 107E (Tung Au Lab)
Learn about the incredible possibilities in CEE from seniors as they discuss their experiences with research, internships, study abroad, the integrated master's program, industry partners, and alumni mentors.
Register

Thursday, February 20

Ask an Engineer: CEE Alumni Panel
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Porter Hall 107E (Tung Au Lab)
CEE alumni share their career journeys, insights, and advice with current students in a panel format followed by an opportunity to network.
Register