Discover Engineering Program Kick-off Event

Description

Each year the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) sponsors a Discover Engineering Program to introduce students to the field of engineering. The program offers first-hand insights into engineering careers and covers many of the different types of engineering required to design a project including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical. We are excited to award a senior in our program with a $500 scholarship!

We will meet Monday nights throughout the fall at a local engineering firm’s office. Each firm will work with students to illustrate how they contribute to an overall project and engage students in a hands-on activity related to their work.

New this year is Technology Night – two nights where students will have the chance to explore new cutting-edge technologies more deeply, such as virtual reality (VR), photogrammetry and modeling software, laser printing, 3D printing, and drone demonstrations, to name a few.

During this program, students will also tour engineering offices and facilities to experience engineering first-hand, including:

• American Engineering Testing (materials/forensic engineering)
• BKBM Engineers (structural engineering)
• Braun Intertec Corporation (geotechnical engineering)
• HR Green (water treatment/wastewater engineering)
• Isthmus Engineering (transportation engineering)
• Kimley-Horn and Associates (transit/light rail design)
• SEH (modeling/3D printing)
• Ulteig Engineers (renewable energy generation)
• WSB & Associates (transportation planning/urban development)

We invite you and your parents to our kick-off event on Monday, September 24 at 7:00 pm at HGA in Minneapolis. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program and meet the engineering representatives and other students.

Click here to see photos and learn more about the program.