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Engineering day looks to ignite future engineers

by IBR Staff
Published: January 25,2010
Time posted: 12:00 pm
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Kids in preschool through high school will have the chance to participate in the world of engineering this weekend. Discover Engineering Day is coming to Boise State University Saturday, Jan. 30.

Activities include a presentation by astronaut Barbara Morgan, an opportunity to test drive Micron’s pico projector technology, a radio demonstration, a wind turbine building workshop, a chance to build an earthquake-proof Lego building and more.

The event is free. For more information, go here.

Sponsors include Boise State College of Engineering, CH2M Hill, the Department of Environmental Quality, Hewlett-Packard, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Power, Micron Foundation, NASA, United Water, University of Idaho and URS.

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One Response to “Engineering day looks to ignite future engineers”

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    November 8th, 2010 at 2:20 am

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