Expo to showcase the wonders of KU Engineering

Wed, 02/19/2025

Cody Howard

LAWRENCE — A free, two-day event coming up this weekend on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus will offer hands-on experiences for youths to explore the wonders of engineering.

Students mill about atrium where a large banner hangs with "EXPO" and Jayhawk image. — Students gather in the LEEP2 McClendon Atrium for Engineering Expo. The event showcases the wonders of engineering. A public event is set for noon-3 p.m. Feb. 23, and school competitions are scheduled for Feb. 24.

KU Engineering Expo will feature competitions and displays in multiple engineering disciplines, including bridge construction, flying drones, computer coding, battery testing and more. This year’s theme is Engineering Enchantment: Where Imagination Meets Innovation.

Expo will host an open house for the public from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 23. On Feb. 24, Expo will feature all-day engineering competitions for K-8 students. More than 1,800 students are registered to attend.

All events will take place at the KU Engineering complex, 1536 W. 15^th St.

“Expo is a great way for kids to see how truly fun and cool engineering can be,” said Dee Erb, public relations chair for Engineering Expo and a sophomore in civil engineering. “This event opens up the imagination and ideally encourages kids to think more about a pursuing a STEM education down the road.”

The KU Engineering Expo has been an ongoing tradition since 1911.