Engineering College Will Hold Open House Nov. 22
For release: Nov. 7, 2002
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey

Measure the efficiency of an airplane wing. Construct a building in an earthquake zone. Design a speedy robot. Those are a few of the exhibits visitors can explore at The University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering "Eday" Friday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The open house will demonstrate the impact engineers and engineering technologists have on society, and offer information on degree programs and research at the College.

During the morning, hundreds of middle and high school students from the Memphis and Shelby County Schools will participate in interactive exhibits and tour engineering labs. The event will feature displays and demonstrations from the University's programs in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering, as well as computer, electronics and manufacturing engineering technology. Faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and guide visitors through displays and interactive exhibits.

Among the exhibits are "Winging It - Measuring the Efficiency of an Airplane Wing," "Shaking all Over - Building Construction in Earthquake-Prone Areas" and a robotics challenge, "My Bot's Faster Than Your Bot."

Last year's open house drew 1,000 visitors. Alumni, prospective students and friends of the Herff College are invited to attend. Reservations are requested for large groups.

For more information, visit www.engr.memphis.edu/eday2002.html, or contact Patty Simonton at 901-678-4933 or psimontn@memphis.edu.

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