About

Engineering Expo 2009 is a large three-day event that brings out thousands of kids and adults to see, learn and experience engineering first hand through exhibits put on by students and industry, a variety of competitions for all ages, and entertaining presentations.

Expo 2009 was held from April 16th to 18th, 2009 on the College of Engineering campus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. See below for directions to and around the campus.

Hours

Engineering Expo 2009 will run the following days:

  • Thursday, April 16th, 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Friday, April 17th, 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Saturday, April 18th, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Note, the general public is welcome to attend the Expo any day, but activities on Thursday and Friday are specially designed for K-12 students.

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Event Schedule

Competitions Schedule

ThursdayFridaySaturday
161718
Cross-the-Divide
Egg Drop
Marble Design
Scavenger Hunt
Robotics
Sudoku

For more information on the competitions that are being held at the Expo, please see the Competitions tab of the website.


Expo will be having a DJ from WSUM 91.7FM, the UW-Madison student radio group, coming in on Friday, April 17th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, to play music near the picnic area! Listen in while you enjoy your lunch.

Ticket Prices

The costs for a one-day pass to Engineering Expo 2009 are below.

Admission

  • Adults: $5
  • K-12 Students: $3
  • Children Under 5: free
  • UW Students & Faculty: free with ID

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Directions

The Engineering Expo 2009 is being held on the College of Engineering campus at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, which is located in the vibrant capital city of Wisconsin, nestled next to Lake Mendota. The College of Engineering campus is in the southwest corner of the University, close to the exciting atmosphere of Camp Randall Stadium, where the Wisconsin Badgers play football.

The University of Wisconsin Visitor and Information Programs website has compiled a list of general driving directions for getting to the University.

Where to Park

During the days of Expo (April 16-18) limited parking will be available on the Engineering Campus. Lots 17 and 20 will be available on a first-come first-served basis to all visitors. Cost is $5 for the day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Thursday and Friday Parking

  • Parking is available for a $5 fee in Lots 17 or 20.

Saturday Parking

  • Parking is available for a $5 fee in Lots 7, 17, and 20.
  • Lots 60, 76, and 82 will have free parking.
  • There will be shuttle service between Expo and Lots 60, 76, and 82 on Saturday running from 9am to 3:30pm. Look for the "Expo Shuttle Bus Stop" signs along the main roads.
  • Download a pdf here of the shuttle bus stop location, which also includes directions if you'd like to walk from these lots to Expo.

Additional campus visitor information:
Campus Visitor and Information Programs- Getting to campus
UW Visitor & Information Programs- Parking- Information about parking on campus
UW Transportation Services- General website for Transportation Services

Maps

Maps of the City of Madison and the College of Engineering are available to assist you in getting around during the Expo. Parking will be very limited around the College of Engineering, so consider using other forms of transportation.

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Experience Wisconsin: Other Events around Campus

Make you visit to campus a whole-day trip on Saturday! See below for more information on a number of other campus events on Saturday, April 18th:

Questions?

Don't hesitate to contact us as we'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

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