Engineering Expo is a three day event held every two years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering. Expo is run entirely by students and brings over 10,000 visitors to campus biennially. Participants at Expo include Fortune 500 industry leaders, engineering student organizations on campus, individuals displaying their engineering projects and ideas, and thousands of students and members of the community. During the first two days of Expo, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools are invited to explore what engineering involves. Each day the event is open to the public and we encourage public engagement throughout the event. The mission statement for Engineering Expo 2011 is as follows:

As members of Engineering Expo 2011, our goal is to unite students, industry, and the community by inspiring innovation and ingenuity in the minds of future generations. Through the exploration of today’s achievements, we hope to encourage tomorrow’s scientific endeavors.

We encourage each of you to become involved in Expo in one way or another to discover what engineers really do and support the diverse opportunities for younger generations! On Wisconsin!

Photos from Engineering Expo 2011

Dates for Engineering Expo 2011

The dates for Engineering Expo are Thursday, April 14 – Saturday, April 16, 2011. Thursday will involve elementary schools and middle schools, while Friday involves high schools. Events are scattered during all three days and will include events like SPICE and Wonders of Physics, NASA speakers, a Rube Goldberg design competition, a robotics competition on Friday, and a robotics speaker on Saturday.

Cost to Attend Engineering Expo 2011

Students: $4
Adults: $6
UW Students and Faculty: Free