Future Engineers' Day
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fort Hays State University’s Admissions Office, along with the Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, will host a Future Engineers' Day at Fort Hays State University on Thursday, October 24th.
The event is open to high school juniors, seniors, and college transfer students interested in careers in Physics and Engineering. This event is free and will include lunch.
Our extensive curriculum places direct emphasis on hands-on learning, the latest technologies, and experiment and research opportunities. Alongside our state-of-the-art facilities, our diverse faculty lead the charge in educating future Engineers, Physicists, and Educators.
Students will:
- Explore engineering pathways: civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and more!
- Meet current FHSU students, alumni, and faculty.
- Tour academic facilities and research labs.
- Participate in hands-on Engineering projects, demonstrations, and activities.
- Visit with representatives of the Admissions Office to learn more about FHSU.
- Win scholarships & swag!
Schedule of Events
9:30 – 10:00 Check-in: Memorial Union (West Entrance by the bronze Tiger)
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome to the Physics Department
10:15 – 10:40 Tour & Demo
10:40 – 10:50 Break
10:50 – 11:20 Meet our Alumni
11:20 – 11:50 Project Startup
12:00 – 12:50 Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 Meet our Alumni
1:30 – 2:45 Project Completion
2:45 – 3:00 Scholarship Drawing & Closing
🅿️ Parking passes are NOT required for the day. Guests may park in any campus parking lot or open space (except handicapped). A bus lane will run southbound on the east side of Sheridan Hall, and buses may park at Gross Memorial Coliseum.📍View our virtual map or download a campus map to help you find your way.
Groups are welcome! To enhance your experience, please have each attendee complete the sign-up form. We ask that everyone selects "0 guests," we kindly request that sponsors designate one student to indicate the number of sponsors or teachers attending with your group.
Space is limited, complete the form below to sign up by Thursday, October 17th.
For questions, contact:
FHSU Physics Department at physics@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4271
Online reservations are closed, if you are interested in attending please contact the Physics Department at physics@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4271.