To celebrate engineers everywhere, Texas A&M University-Kingsville will host a week of celebration during National Engineers Week, the week of Feb. 16.
Events will kick off on Monday, Feb. 17, with cake and punch from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Engineering Complex. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, student organizations will have a showcase from 9 a.m. to noon in the Engineering Complex.
The community is invited to an open house event on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first floor of the Engineering Complex. The community will have an opportunity to learn about the College of Engineering. Thursday, Feb. 20, will be “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” with guest speaker and alumni Amanda Estrada from Kiewit Offshore Services. The event is set for 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Kleberg Room 149.
E-Week will end on Friday, Feb. 21, with the Engineers Week Competition from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. About 130 students from the Coastal Bend area will work to design a project that will be judged in the Student Recreation Center. Judging will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the award presentation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
According the National Society of Professional Engineers, E-Week was founded in 1951 and is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of engineering and technology careers.
FRANK H. DOTTERWEICH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ENGINEERS WEEK EVENTS:
Monday, Feb. 17
Engineering Week Kick-off - Enjoy cake & punch
Time: 1– 2 p.m.
Location: ENG Complex 1st floor
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Showcase of Engineering Honor Societies and Organizations
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Location: ENG Complex 1st floor
Wednesday, Feb. 19
College of Engineering Community Open House
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Location: ENG Complex 1st floor
Thursday, Feb. 20
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day - Speaker: Amanda Estrada
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Kleberg Engineering Bldg. Rm. 149
Friday, Feb. 21
Engineering Challenge for High School & Middle School Students
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Texas A&M University–Kingsville Student Recreation Center
