Engineering EXPO is an opportunity for all students to get exposure to STEM fields and inspires the engineers of tomorrow!
Engineering EXPO at the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a two-day exposition that encourages students of all ages to explore the fields of science and engineering. EXPO invites your class to join us for keynote presentations and demonstrations, competitions and a multitude of exhibits showcasing what engineering is all about. This year Engineering EXPO is free for all students and chaperones!
EXPO 2023 – focused on 6th to 8th graders
Day 1: Friday, April 21st from 9 am to 2 pm – Reserved for Schools
tickets required for school admittance
Day 2: Saturday, April 22nd from 9 am to 2 pm – Open to the public
*no tickets required*
Engineering EXPO 2023 Schools Registration has not yet opened. If your school group is interested in attending future EXPOs, please fill out the contact information page linked here, so we can contact you!
If you are interested in receiving information for future EXPOs, please complete the interest form linked here!
We hope to see you soon!
Checking in: The EXPO team and volunteers will be checking in schools on Friday morning. Tickets will be required for admittance to EXPO. Teachers and chaperones will receive maps and directions on where to take their students.
Lunches: The EXPO team is unable to provide lunch storage space. We will have space out on the Engineering Mall Lawn that will have a tent where you can set your lunches. The EXPO team is not responsible for the security of the lunches. If possible, we recommend students bring their lunches in a drawstring backpack.
Injuries and lost students: The EXPO team has a medical table in front of Engineering Hall, where certified students will have first aid kits to tend to any minor injuries. Due to the volume of students at EXPO, we have set up a lost student table as part of the medical table. All EXPO team members will work together if a student is lost from their group or can not be accounted for. Teachers/chaperones should check the lost student table first if they realize they are missing a student in their group.
This year our EXPO is focused on 6th to 8th graders.
Day 1: Friday, April 21st from 9 am to 2 pm – Reserved for schools
Day 2: Saturday, April 22nd from 9 am to 2 pm – Open to the public
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Please contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have via email at schools@engineeringexpo.wisc.edu.
We hope to see you at Engineering EXPO!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there a cost to attend EXPO?
A: There is no cost to attend! We look to build a fun cultivating event for students! The only “cost” is we require schools to provide their own transportation and bring their own lunches for students.
Q: What time does EXPO start and end?
A: EXPO will start at 9AM but schools may arrive at any time afterwards. However, there is a strict departure time at 2PM.
Q: How will COVID-19 precautions work during EXPO?
A: All students and faculty visiting campus must follow COVID-19 campus guidelines. This information will be included in the Campus Visit Agreement (CVA). Everyone is expected to properly wear their masks (covering their nose and mouth) while indoors. There will be hand sanitizer stations throughout the buildings.
If a student or faculty member is not feeling well, please do not bring them to campus.
Q: How many chaperons can we send?
A: The number of chaperons required will depend on the number of students coming from your school. This information will also be available on the Campus Visit Agreement, which will be sent soon.
Q: Where should buses park?
A: For those familiar with campus, buses may drop off students on North Breese Terrace just behind the Engineering campus. As for parking, we will send out an email closer to the event of recommended spots to park the bus.
Q: Will there be a place for us to keep our lunches?
A: I believe we are looking to have any available spot to store student lunches. However, we will not be watching these rooms throughout the day. In these spots, students can also put any extra belongings, but we are not responsible for any lost items.
Q: Who should I contact in a last-minute cancellation for my school?
A: It would be best to contact schools@engineeringexpo.wisc.edu about your circumstances so we are not concerned about a missing school.
Please contact schools@engineeringexpo.wisc.edu if you have any questions.
EXPO is open to the public for free on Saturday, April 22nd and registration is not required.