From Bob Johnson:
Engineers Expo at Des Plaines Public
Library
Structural Engineers to explore engineering with
students
The Des Plaines Public
Library has scheduled an Open House for Saturday, October 11, 2014, 2013 [12:00 Noon –
4:00 P.M.] at 1501
Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines IL.
This program includes
activities that are free and open to the public. The target audience is 3-8 grades,
though high school students and parents will come away with an appreciation and
understanding of engineering. You are invited to explore
engineering with members of the Chicagoland engineering community in a host of
hands-on activities. This event marks the 5th year of this event. Last year’s program attracted upwards of
400 visitors.
The Expo will feature
interactive displays and presentations that are fun and educational, designed to
enhance children’s interest in math, science, and of course engineering.
This science/tech and
engineering program is a joint effort among local professional engineering and
scientific societies, area national laboratories and
businesses.
Structural engineers
Bob Johnson, Chas Hague, Ken Nizamuddin and others are expected to introduce
budding young engineers to standing room only at the SEAOI (Structural Engineers
Association of Illinois - www.seaoi.org) exhibit.
Mr. Johnson’s structural engineering models and ‘toys’ provide an enriching hands-on practical application of structural engineering principles. You can expect a lively exchange between Johnson and the students as he delves into engineering principles explaining how
Ref (video): http://blip.tv/avila-media-nfp/robert-b-johnson-educating-children-about-engineering-5271390
Mr. Hague’s display on
bridges provides students and adults insight into their
design.
Children will have the
opportunity to create and load test their own bridge design using a computer
program intended for use by students.
This ‘Science Day’ is the extraordinary opportunity to
introduce students of all ages and their parents to the current state of
technology and advances being made throughout the engineering industry. For more information, please visit
http://www.dppl.org/home/index.shtml or call:
The event is open to
the public and free of
charge.
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