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Thursday, September 5, 2013

Engineers Expo at Des Plaines Public Library

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 Chicago skyscrapers stand tall.

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:   (847) 827-5551

The event is open to the public and free of charge.


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