See what engineering has to offer

Alestle Staff Report

School of Engineering will open its doors to everyone from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Students, their parents, alumni and the public can take part in tours, see demonstrations and exhibits and talk with representatives of student organizations.

Student groups that will be represented include the Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, the institute of Engineers and the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Tim McMinn, the Engineering Building's head architect, will discuss the techniques and and planning that went into the building's construction.

Other events will include ROTC demonstrations using rope bridges and possiblythe showing of a bomb disposal robot.

Groups including Heinze Companies, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Ergonomics will also make presentations and have displays.

Refreshments will be available, and participation may qualify potential students to get a T-shirt or tickets to the Nelly concert.

For more information contact, the School of Engineering at 650-2541.