Outreach Activities - February and March 2006
Science and Engineering Discovery Program
On February 16, 2006, Center Director, David Lange, supported the CEAT outreach effort by leading a day with the University of Illinois WATERCAMWS' 2005-2006 Science and Engineering Discovery Program. The program highlights a different department in the College of Engineering each month speaking with students at three high schools in the Chicago area – Lane Technical H.S., Morgan Park H.S. and Hales Franciscan H.S. Professor Lange spoke to students about the Center and the civil engineering concepts used in its research and in various civil engineering careers.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Profession Development Fair
On February 24, 2006, CEAT participated as an exhibitor in the Department's Career Fair to recruit students for internships this summer. One of the Center's sponsors, the O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP), has several Affiliated Engineering Companies that are looking for qualified college students to fulfill internships for the summer in the Chicago area. CEAT is helping to match students from the University of Illinois and other Universities with the OMP affiliated engineering companies. CEAT will also host a few student internships this summer to do research on Center projects.
Mc4West Students Visit CEAT
On March 6, 2006, five students from the Mc4West Program were here on campus to participate in a College of Engineering Event for Latino Students interested in Engineering. Three of the students have been accepted to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for the fall of 2006. Prof. Lange meet with the student to give them an over view of the Center and of the Department. Zach Grasley, CEAT graduate student, gave them a tour of the Newmark Civil Engineering Lab.
Engineering Open House
On March 10, 2006, CEAT participated as an exhibitor in the College of Engineering Open House at the Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory. Several kids ranging from grade school to high school ages and parents attended the Open House to learn more about various engineering concepts and careers. CEAT graduate students helped to answer questions at the booth.
