Repository: UIHistories Project: Engineering Open House Guide - 2010 [PAGE 19]

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Integrating knowledge, deriving genius. We will be making polymer slime bouncy balls by various methods. You will learn how polymers are formed and why they exhibit their unique properties that make them advantageous over other materials such as metals and ceramics. Location: Main Hallway You will also learn how shape memory materials have the promise to be used in a wide variety of common applications. Location: Main Hallway

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Polymers Processing

Material Advantage Come and learn how many of the plastics we use every day are made. Polymers processing has been crucial in the development of many modern technologies, and the understanding of polymers processing has made the realization of new products and technology possible. This project shows on a first hand basis how plastic parts are shaped and formed. Water for the People Location: Main Hallway Engineers Without Borders Nearly 1 billion people across the globe Shape Memory Materials lack access to clean water. Technology to Material Science Shape memory have the amazing proper- change that exists today. This exhibit will ty that they can be deformed to any shape demonstrate different technologies to filand return to their original form simply ter water and test its purity. Children will with the application of heat. Come to our be able to make their own water filters out exhibit to learn how shape memory mate- of sand, cotton wool and pebbles, and then disinfect the resulting water with rials work and try it for yourself.

UV. Different computer-connected test probes and a microscope will allow visitors to perform tests to gauge the cleanliness of filtered and disinfected water, as well as tap water and water from local streams. Finally, we will have a 3-D working model of Solar Cells and Energy Materials a borewell, solar pumping station and waMaterial Science ter distribution system, similar to a system Are you interested in how solar cells work implemented by an EWB Project in Enugu, and how they can fit into our energy fu- Nigeria. ture? Come to our exhibit to learn how Location: Main Hallway they can convert solar energy into a usable form as demonstrated through our mini solar powered car. You can also come and Mechanical Engineering test your knowledge with out Jeopardy Laboratory style review game and have the chance to win a prize. Location: Main Hallway Breakfast With SWE Society of Women Engineers The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. Come grab a free breakfast Saturday morning with the members of the Society of Women Engineers! Learn more about SWE, from it’s role as a national organization to the Illinois section’s activities on campus and in the community.