Purdue National Engineers Week
February 18-22, 2013
Monday, February 18
Monday, 2/18
All day
Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms
Engineering Extravaganza
Engineering Extravaganza is an exciting event that showcases Purdue Engineering to 9th-11th grade students from all around the Midwest. There will be presentations, academic fairs, tours, and a projects and industries fair. It is sure to be a great time!
Online pre-registration is required for this event.
Hosted by Purdue Student Engineering Foundation.
Monday, 2/18
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Blood Drive for the Indiana Blood Center 2/18
Please come and donate blood! On the Monday and Tuesday of E-Week, PESC is sponsoring a blood drive in ARMS Atrium, and it will be open until 5 p.m.
Hosted by Purdue Engineering Student Council.
Monday, 2/18
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ENGR Fountain
FYESAC Hot Chocolate
Free Hot Cocoa on the Engineering Mall!
Hosted by First Year Engineering Student Advisory Council.
Monday, 2/18
12:00 p.m.
Engineering Mall
3rd Annual Cookout
Come hang out with Purdue Solar Racing! We will be cooking hot dogs and hamburgers on the Engineering Mall!
Hosted by Purdue Solar Racing.
Monday, 2/18
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
MSEE Atrium
Balloon Darts
Throw darts at balloons, win candy, and learn about engineering at Purdue, all at the same time! The balloons are filled with fun and interesting facts about Purdue Engineering, which become visible once the balloons are popped! Candy and canned Coca-Cola beverages will be given out to all participants.
Hosted by Institute of Industrial Engineers.
Tuesday, February 19
Tuesday, 2/19
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Blood Drive for the Indiana Blood Center 2/19
Please come and donate blood! On the Monday and Tuesday of E-Week, PESC is sponsoring a blood drive in ARMS Atrium, and it will be open until 5 p.m.
Hosted by Purdue Engineering Student Council.
Tuesday, 2/19
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ENGR Mall
Jousting with PSEF
Take a study break and blow off some steam with friends in a fun moon jump jousting match, provided by the Purdue Student Engineering Foundation (PSEF)!
Hosted by Purdue Student Engineering Foundation.
Tuesday, 2/19
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MSEE Atrium
ANS Hot Chocolate
Enjoy some warm hot chocolate in the cold weather while learning about nuclear engineering and other related topics.
Hosted by American Nuclear Society.
Tuesday, 2/19
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Purdue Memorial Union - North Ballroom
Purdue Research Roundtable
Want to learn how Purdue researchers impact their community and the world? Want to learn how to become a part of it? Attend the 2nd annual Research Roundtable and meet face-to-face with Research Makers at Purdue! Learn how you can get involved and make a contribution while gaining skills for your professional tool kit.
Hosted by Ryan Hom, PSPE and Alissa Berger, Tau Beta Pi.
Tuesday, 2/19
1:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
MSEE Atrium
Snack Attack!
Are you hungry? Are you tired of studying? Come to Snack Attack and get a free bite to eat while you play a fun interactive game about the nutritional benefits of common snacks.
Hosted by Engineering World Health.
Wednesday, February 20
Wednesday, 2/20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Pancakes with PSEF
PSEF will host a Pancake Breakfast for Engineering students. We will supply both plain and chocolate chip pancakes with an array of additional toppings for students to add on themselves.
Hosted by Purdue Student Engineering Foundation.
Wednesday, 2/20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ME Atrium
Gadgets and Gizmos
It's not wizardry, that's Engineering! Come learn how different devices operate and compete in friendly games!
Hosted by Purdue Mechanical Engineering Ambassadors.
Thursday, February 21
Thursday, 2/21
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Aero/Astro Day - RC Helicopters
Fly RC Helicopters
Hosted by AAE Student Advisory Council.
Thursday, 2/21
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Aero/Astro Day - Starship Paratroopers
Fly RC Helicopters
Hosted by AAE Student Advisory Council.
Thursday, 2/21
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MSEE Mall (Between MSEE and ENGR Fountain
The PESCy Maze
The PESCy Maze is a short maze that contestants will have to navigate through and complete certain tasks in order to score points for their engineering school! This activity can be completed quickly and in between classes. Bring your friends and challenge them!
Hosted by Purdue Engineering Student Council.
Thursday, 2/21
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MSEE Atrium
Engineering JEOPARDY!
Hosted by NSBE.
Thursday, 2/21
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fowler Hall
Engineer's Got Talent
Friday, February 22
Friday, 2/22
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ARMS Atrium
Minute to Win It
Come try your hand at a series of 60-second challenges inspired by the TV game show "Minute to Win It". Prizes will be awarded!
Hosted by Professional Practice Ambassadors.
Monday, 2/18
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MSEE Atrium
Energy of the Future
ENERGY IS EVERYWHERE!
In every single aspect of nature, energy is used for a specific process. Humans use energy as well, but not just for electricity. Have you ever wondered what the next technology for large and small transportation is? in buildings? Have you ever considered FREE ENERGY?
Come on out and be amazed!
Hosted by Purdue Energy Forum.
Friday, 2/22
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
ABE 204-205
Rube Goldberg Relay
Put your engineering knowledge to the test! Gather a team of 5 people to make a human Rube Goldberg machine by participating in the Society of Women Engineers' Rube Goldberg Relay! Registration ends Friday, February 15 at 8pm. Be sure to sign up early to guarantee your team's spot! Prizes! Food! Fun! Questions can be sent to Danica Wylin and dwylin@purdue.edu. Register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VDJDNL
Hosted by Society of Women Engineers.
Friday, 2/22
Race starts at 5:30 p.m.
EE lobby
Freezing 5K
A Freezing 5K run to celebrate the end of E-Week! Registration costs $10 but all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. First 50 registrants get an E-Week T-Shirt! Race begins Friday, February 22nd, at 5:30 pm outside of the Electrical Engineering building.
Hosted by Omega Chi Epsilon.
Saturday, February 23
Saturday, 2/23
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Purdue Armory
Rube Goldberg Regional Competition