Scholarships, Prizes Up for Grabs at SUNY Canton Engineer’s Week Open House
SUNY Canton’s Canino School of Engineering Technology will host their Engineer’s Week Open House event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in Nevaldine Hall.
Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which features more than 10 hands-on activities that are designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers.
Guests will get a glimpse into the college’s tech-focused programs by testing out virtual reality equipment, exploring game design techniques, experimenting with 3D printing, and more.
The evening’s main event will be a two-person team competition to design and assemble a marshmallow launcher. High school juniors and seniors on the winning team will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the second-place team will each receive a $700 scholarship. The third-place prize is a Lego set.
Dinner will be provided, and guests can register by visiting the Engineer's Week webpage.
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