The event, organized by U. of I. engineering students, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14. The U. of I. Engineering Open House is one of the largest technological showcases of its kind in the nation, attracting more than 30,000 visitors each year.
All events are free and open to the public.
More than 45 teams from the U. of I., University of Michigan, Purdue University and Washington University will compete in the contest, which will be held both days in Kenney Gym. Prizes will be given to the teams with the highest score, the most ingenious design, the most impressive arsenal and the most spectacular failure. Engineering Open House also will feature a design challenge for high-school students. More than 70 teams are scheduled to demonstrate their engineering expertise in the art of building and flying rockets. Younger visitors, too, will have an opportunity to test their creativity in a design challenge.