Repository: UIHistories Project: Engineering Open House Guide - 2006 [PAGE 2]

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CONTENTS

Engineering Open House Tours...........................1 AMD “Jerry Sanders Creative Design Competition...............5 Acrnyms................................6 Project Listings...................... 8 Project Descriptions Agricultural Engineering Science Building.................... 8 Digital Computer Lab.............8 Engineering Hall....................9 Engineering Quad (Bardeen Quad)...................10 Everitt Lab............................10 Hydrosystem Lab..................12 Loomis Lab..........................12 Materials Science & Engineering Building.............15 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory...........................17 Newmark Lab......................18 Siebel Center...................... 20 Talbot Lab.......................... 22

HIGHLIGHTS

Grade School Competition

The Grade School EOH program offers many different types of challenging and fun activities for grade school students. This year’s Grade School Design Contest, open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders, will be to design Ping-Pong Ball Launcher. The launcher that scores the most points and has the most creative design will be declared the winner. The Onsite Grade School Design Challenge will remain a secret until participants compete and will test the engineering mind of all grade levels. And finally, the Grade School Village will offer several handson exhibits used to demonstrate basic engineering and scientific principles. Come by and see what these young engineers have to show off! Location: Crane Bay of Newmark Lab (K)

High School Design Contest

Teams of high school students have put their heads together to design a contraption for this year’s competition, a Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. The machines must shred 5 pieces of paper individually. Science and engineering principles are combined with creativity and ingenuity to create these awesome inventions. Stop by or ride the shuttle Armory on Friday between 9 am and 1 pm to see the machines in action, vote for your favorite one, and play the “I spy” game. Location: Armory (J)

Illini Engineering Challenge

The year will mark the 9th annual Illini Engineering Challenge. The event will take place between 9am and 3pm on Saturday, March 11th. This year, participants will be required to design a small boat out of materials provided. Everyone will get a chance to put their creations to the test as judges will determine how much weight the boat can hold. All students, parents and visitors to Engineering Open House are encouraged to participate! Location: Crane Bay of Newmark Lab (K)

AMD W. J. “Jerry” Sanders Creative Design Competition

AMD W. J. “Jerry” Sander Creative Design Competition is an annual robotic contest pitting some of the best engineering students in the Midwest in a test of engineering and ingenuity. Robots will be removing plastic balls from their bases and shooting them through basketball hoops. This one of the largest and most exciting events at Engineering Open House is sponsored by Advanced Micro Devices. Come to join us to encourage creativity and excellence in engineering! Location: Kenney Gym Annex (I)