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ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE 2006

Dear Visitors: Welcome to Engineering Open House. For 86 years, this showcase event has attracted thousands of visitors each March to experience a myriad of engineering marvels and mysteries in this ever-changing world. This is one of the nation’s largest and most innovative science fairs, organized and managed entirely by science and engineering students in the College of Engineering. The exhibits and contests reflect their enthusiasm for science and engineering, and passion for creativity. This year’s theme, “Beyond Imagination, ” reflects the idea that the engineering students here today will use their knowledge and experience to build the tools and technology that will create a future that is beyond what we can currently imagine. Throughout the day, you will learn about the science and engineering behind everyday products, see how engineering is used to solve problems, and even catch a glimpse of coming innovations in technology. We invite you to open your mind to new and different ideas. Be sure to ask questions, get involved, and find out for yourselves how important engineering is to society. Among the more than 200 colleges of engineering in the U.S., Engineering at Illinois is ranked No. 4 in the country in both undergraduate and graduate education. The University of Illinois is one of the world’s gems of engineering research and education. Feel free to ask us about our programs or learn more at www.engr.uiuc.edu. We thank you for joining us at Engineering Open House. Sincerely, Ilesanmi Adesida

Interim Dean, College of Engineering

Open House Central Committee Engineering Open House Director Exhibits Director Facilities Co-Directors Corporate Co-Directors Awards Director Best of EOH Director College Design Contest Director High School Design Contest Director Grade School/Onsite Design Contest Director Visitor Information Publicity Director Safety Directors Social Director Secretary/Treasurer Webmaster Advisor Doug Johnson Jason Chang Zai Chang Siddharth Gopalan Harry Thakkar Ravi Thakkar Ashwin Ramamurthy Kevin Zhou Jeff Keith Kurt Adair Meagan Simantz Lu Shi Sam Dacanay Reid Parrish Nasim Suterwala Bo Li David Stolarsky Dan Swiatek

Special Thanks Jeff Beavers Katherine A. Darr Debra Ann Forgacs Kay Kappes Richard Kubetz Dan Mast Linda Oldham Tina Prow Deborah Su Bill Thomas & Insight Cable