For more information:
Rob Price, Director of Marketing (Media calls) 602.243.8030
Engineer Day Contact: Dr. Tim Frank 602.243.8042
A catapult contest, Lego-robot contest -- plus engineering panels involving industry experts and engineering students – will be highlights of the “Engineering Your Future” event at South Mountain Community College, on Tuesday, April 1.
Students interested in the field of engineering, and their families, will want to attend the activities from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at SMCC, 7050 S. 24th St.
The event will be led by SMCC’s Dr. Tim Frank, named Outstanding Engineering Educator for 2007 by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Students and guests will learn about what makes engineering an exciting and financially rewarding profession. Also, representatives from SMCC advisement and financial aid offices will be on hand to answer questions.
SMCC engineering students will participate in a catapult contest at 11 a.m. outside of the Student Union, and a Lego-robot contest at 1 p.m. in the Student Union. Panel discussions will begin at noon.
For more information about this event or about SMCC’s engineering program, contact Dr. Tim Frank, 602.243.8042; or, to register for fall engineering classes, call 602.243.8123 or go online to engineering.southmountaincc.edu.