The University of South Florida
College of Engineering personally invites EDWARD H. WHITE HIGH SCHOOL to the 40th
annual Engineering EXPO! Located in USF’s engineering complex, this FREE exhibition
seeks to educate K-12 students on the importance of engineering, science,
technology, and math (STEM) in their lives. EXPO will be held on Friday the
17th and Saturday the 18th of
February 2012, taking place from 9am to 4pm on both days.
Last
year the USF Engineering EXPO had more than 18,000 elementary, middle and high
school students in attendance. Guests have the opportunity to visit interactive
booths and shows put on by over 30 USF student organizations, 15 engineering
and science departments, 10 research laboratories, and many local corporations.
All of our exhibits are designed to be interactive - to teach students while
entertaining them. This is a great opportunity for college-bound students to
learn about USF Engineering and for students of all ages to gain an interest in
the fields of engineering, science, technology, and math.
Each USF
student organization is encouraged to fulfill Sunshine State Standard
benchmarks for K-12 students during their activity. These benchmarks and
corresponding activities are posted in a scavenger hunt handout at EXPO. On Saturday,
Boy, Girl and Cub Scout troops will have the opportunity for their scouts to
learn and earn merit badges that will be taught on site. Blue cards, badges,
and belt loops will be provided and given out to those who earn them, free of
charge (for the first 300).
Popular Shows at Engineering EXPO typically include:
●
Physics: The Science of Everything
●
X-Labs Electric Show
● IEEE: Laser Light Show
In previous
years, corporate exhibitors have included TECO Energy, NASA, Honeywell,
Raytheon, and Sypris Electronics. All of these corporations offer
demonstrations and activities while giving students a unique opportunity to
meet with local engineers.
This year’s event will be
catered by Lupton’s BBQ once again. Lunch will be from 10am-2pm and the cost
for a complete meal may vary from $5-$8, depending on selections. Vegetarian
options will be available. More detailed information about the catering menu will be available
closer to the event date on our website, along with other important updates.
T-shirts, snacks, and many different souvenirs are also available for purchase
throughout the day at the EXPO store.