Explore Engineering

February or March 2013

Registration required.  No Fee.

The School of Engineering invites high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to explore engineering — the hands-on way!  Visit campus and learn about engineering design and innovation. Activities are led by faculty and students from the departments of chemical, civil, electrical and computer, mechanical and aerospace engineering, as well as engineering technology programs: electronic and computer, global manufacturing systems, industrial, and mechanical. University of Dayton students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff will be available for questions. Admission, financial aid, cooperative education, minority engineering, and women engineering program representatives will be available.

Schedule of Events

11 a.m.-Noon
Registration, Kennedy Union Ballroom

Noon-12:45 p.m.
Dean's Welcome, Kennedy Union Ballroom
Current Engineering Students – "What's it like to be an engineering student at UD?"

1-2 p.m.
Students: First Hands-on Laboratory Activity (see student's personal schedule for location)
Parents: Panel Discussion, Kennedy Union Ballroom

2-4 p.m.
Students: Second Hands-on Laboratory Activity OR Open Time for Optional Activities (see student's personal schedule for location)
Parents: Optional Activities, Various Locations

2-4 p.m.
Optional Activities for Students and Parents:

  • Admission and Financial Aid Presentations (2 p.m. and 3 p.m.)

2-4 p.m.
Drop-in and visit:

  • Engineering students, parents of engineering students, and UD alumni
  • Engineering department representatives and open laboratories
  • Cooperative Education Program
  • Minority Engineering Program
  • Women Engineering Program