WSU College of Engineering to celebrate National Engineers Week
Wayne State University College of Engineering students and alumni will celebrate National Engineers Week with a number of activities throughout the week of February 19-25. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, National Engineers Week is an initiative which spotlights the societal contributions of engineers and the value of STEM disciplines for future generations to sustain a diverse and well-educated workforce.
Monday, February 20
Donut Kick-off
Host: Dean's Office
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Engineering building lobby
Cost: Free
Details: The College of Engineering Dean's Office will be kicking off National Engineers Week with free donuts for students. First come first serve!
Smash the Canoe
Host: American Society of Civil Engineers
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Corner of Warren Ave. & Anthony Wayne Dr. (outside of Engineering building)
Cost: $1 per swing
Details: Come swing a sledge hammer at one of our old concrete canoes!
Tuesday, February 21
Small Business Entrepreneurship Fair
Host: Engineering Society of Detroit
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free (RSVP at this link)
Details: The Small Business Entrepreneurship Fair, hosted by ESD, promotes professional development skills; encourages students interested in entering STEM related career fields; and introduces students to STEM-related businesses in the Detroit area. This is an opportunity for local businesses to discuss potential employment opportunities and offer advice to people interested in joining their business or entering the entrepreneurial world. Among the organizations expected to attend are: TechTown, Detroit Aircraft Corporation, Smith Engineering, and Rock Ventures.
Bingo Night
Host: Society of Hispanic Engineers
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free
Wednesday, February 22
Bright Minds & Brunch (sponsored by DTE Energy)
Host: Engineering Alumni Council
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free (RSVP at this link)
Details: Bright Minds & Brunch, sponsored by DTE Energy, is hosted by the Engineering Alumni Council which consists of a board of Wayne State University Alumni representing each field of study within the college. The morning will be comprised of a panel discussion with 5-7 alumni experienced in a variety of fields within the engineering industry.
Resume Workshop
Host: Biomedical Engineering Society
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free
Engineering Jeopardy
Host: Biomedical Engineering Society
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Engineering room 1507
Cost: Free
Thursday, February 23
Host: AIChE - Wayne State Chapter
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free
Details: Students will have an opportunity to network with leading alumni from multiple industries, who will provide career advice and answer questions.
Escape Room
Host: Recent Alumni Network
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Linux Lab (room 2360)
Cost: Free (RSVP at this link)
Details: Teams of 4-8 students will have 30 minutes to escape the Linux Lab using their engineering skills. The team that escapes the fastest will be awarded prizes.
Host: IEEE
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: bd's Mongolian Grill (430 S. Main St. in Royal Oak)
Cost: $25 adults/$5 kids
Details: Proceeds from this event benefit the 2017 IEEE Student Leadership Conference, hosted by the WSU IEEE branch this March.
February 20-23
Host: Tau Beta Pi
Time: All day
Location: Engineering room 2204
Cost: Spare change
Details: Defend your department with your spare change while raising funds for the Tau Beta Pi scholarship fund. One penny equals one point for your major, and silver coins or dollar bills subtract from the others!
Friday, February 24
Host: Formula Hybrid
Time: 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: $1-5
Details: The Formula Hybrid SAE team's Pi Contest challenges students to see if they can recite Pi to more digits than anyone else on campus. The event will benefit the Wayne State HIGH Program as well as the new Food Pantry Initiative.
Saturday, February 25
Future SWE
Host: Society of Women Engineers
Time: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Wayne State Student Center
Cost: Free (RSVP at this link)
Details: The Wayne State University chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will be hosting an event to support aspiring female engineers. Through hands-on activities led by current Wayne State engineering students, girls will be able to learn more about the different engineering disciplines and the college experience. Women working in the industry will be there to talk about their experiences, and students from the Hybrid Warriors EcoCAR 3 team will make a presentation. Parents and educators are invited to attend and learn more about preparing their students for success in college and tour Wayne State.
Engineering Futures (Team Chartering)
Host: Tau Beta Pi
Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Ford Activity Center (Engineering room 1520)
Cost: Free (RSVP at this link)
Details: Join Tau Beta Pi for a workshop on synergy and how it relates to more effective teamwork. Learn about how to make a team perform well, as well a show to set goals and define future plans for your team.