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33rd DuPage Area Engineers Week Expo

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Special Thank You to

Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice

Foundation

Thank you to our additional sponsors:

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)

American Society for Quality (ASQ) — Fox Valley

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) — Fox Valley Section

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) – Salt Creek Chapter

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) — Chicago

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) — Chapter 5 Chicago

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI)

Engineers Make a World of Difference

201 East Loop Road Wheaton, IL 60189

32nd

Annual

DuPage Area Engineers Week

Saturday, February 27, 2016

1st Floor

Many programs besides our Engineers Week Expo are open to students in all age groups. Below is a list of some programs and resources for further information on available programs.

Illinois Tech Bridge Contest for High School Students

The construction and testing of model bridges promotes the study and application of fundamental principles of physics and helps high school students develop hands-on skills through bridge construction. More information available at bridgecontest.phys.iit.edu

Mathcounts

A nationwide math competition for middle school students concentrating on improving math skills. Visit www.mathcounts.org

Future City Competition

National competition sponsored by the National Engineers Week Committee for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Students design and present their concepts of the city of tomorrow. Details at: www.futurecity.org/Illinois-Chicago

TEAMS

The TEAMs program is an academic challenge for teams of math and science students from high schools throughout the area. Information about the exam at http://teams.tsaweb.org

Destination Imagination (DI®

)

The global competition with both STEM and Fine Arts builds skills in teamwork, creativity and problem solving. Information at www.destinationimagination.org

Engineer Girl

This website is dedicated to introducing girls to opportunities in engineering. Visit www.engineergirl.org

Additional Resources & Websites

DuPage County E-Week Committee

appliedtech.iit.edu/engineersweek

Chicago E-Week Committee

www.chicagolandeweek.org

US First (Robotics Competition)

www.ilfirst.org

DiscoverE / National E-Week Committee

www.discoverE.org

DuPage Children’s Museum

www.dupagechildrens.org

SciTech Museum in Aurora

www.scitechmuseum.org

Some things to know...

Some exhibits use latex balloons, if you are allergic, please take necessary precautions.

Lost & Found — both items and kids , please go to the Public Safety desk located in the Atrium.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) ............................................ 2nd

Floor, East Hall

Learn what chemical engineers do in practice, and the breadth of what chemical engineers make! Come try on the gear of an engineer and wear your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Visit their website: www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-section/chicago

Civil Air Patrol (CAP): All About Flight ......................................... Room 243 & 2nd

Floor, East Hall

Why does an airplane fly? Learn about the different types of planes and why shape is important. Stop by and make a rocket or airplane and see the effects a wind tunnel has on wing design and the effects of shape. More information at: www.ilcap.org. Presentation Times — 11:30 AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 PM

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ........................................... 2nd

Floor, East Hall

Help the ASME demonstrate mechanical engineering principles such as Bernoulli’s Principle to see what keeps airplanes flying and why curve balls curve. ASME sponsors many programs for students interested in science and engineering. For more information: www.sections.asme.org/foxvalley

Computer History ........................................................................................................... Room 247

How have computers changed over the years? Come see some of the first computers such as Sinclair, Commodore and original PCs. See how computers have evolved to the iPad and cell phones of today.

Illinois Tech: Real-Time Communications Lab .................................................. 2nd

Floor, East Hall

Hanging out at the Real-Time Communications (RTC) Lab can really change your appearance! Using Google and apps you can change your eyes, glasses or your hat or maybe morph into a monster or a mouse! Learn what happens behind the apps as well as what is in front of your face.

The STEM Team from DuPage Regional Office of Education (DROE) ................ 2nd

Floor, East Hall

Join The STEM Team in car racing and experimenting to make our cars go farther and faster. Challenge your friends to a race! The mission of the DROE is to collaboratively build and sustain a high quality county educational community for all. The STEM Team is funded by a Career and Technical Education Innovation grant. We promote STEM education and careers among county middle school/junior high educators, students and parents through workshops, events, a newsletter, our webpage, and other projects and consultation services. Visit our webpage http://www.stemdupage.com.

2nd

Floor: East Hall

Photography &/or Video Recording in Progress

By entering Illinois Tech’s Rice Campus you understand you may be photographed or video-recorded for

possible future distribution.

2nd

Floor

Chicago Area Robotics Group ......................................................................................... Room 103

Come see robotic line followers and maze trackers. There are interactive displays and a visit from a replica of robot from the TV series Dr. Who. Chicago Area Robotics Group (Chibots) is a hobby group dedicated to build-ing, competing with, and exhibiting robotic devices of all sorts. Information available: www.chibots.org.

American Nuclear Society (ANS) ...................................................................... 1st

Floor, North Hall

The American Nuclear Society develops and disseminates nuclear science and technology information. Its members work in such diverse areas as education, research and development laboratories, government, power plant operations, medical and isotope applications, and engineering design and services. The ANS display has hands-on demonstrations for radiation detection, a model fuel bundle for a nuclear reactor, a work sheet to calculate your daily exposure to radiation, information about careers, and much more. More information on ANS can be found at their website, www.ans.org.

Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) ................................ Room 111 & 1st

Floor, North Hall

Experience a hands-on demonstration of a modern fire detection and alarm system. See how a manual fire alarm, smoke detector and fire alarms consisting of horns and strobes operate in the event of a fire. SFPE is an organization that promotes fire safety. For more information: www.chicagosfpe.org. Please Note: Strobe lights will be in use in this room. Those who may be susceptible to flashing lights should take necessary precautions.

Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) ........................................ 1st Floor, North Hall

SEAOI is a professional association representing the licensed structural engineers in the State of Illinois. This hands-on display features structural models of buildings and bridges with literature on structural engineer-ing available. Visit them at www.seaoi.org.

Engineering Tricks Behind the World’s Skyscrapers ....................................................... Room 114

Using such engineering marvels as the Trump Tower Chicago and the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, the engineering principles of structures will be discovered. An engineer’s tools of the trade such as the amaz-ing strength of shapes, structural materials, wind engineering and sustainability will be uncovered in this interactive and educational program. A hands-on shake table will allow select students to construct their own LEGO Skyscraper and test it to destruction under a simulated earthquake. Prizes will be given to those who construct an “earthquake resistant” structure! Presentation Times — 11:30 AM, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 PM

American Society of Civil Engineers-GI (ASCE-GI) ........................................... 1st Floor, North Hall

Geotechnical Engineering is the study of engineering properties of soil and rock. It involves geology, physics, mechanics, chemistry and history/experience. The goal of the Chicago Geo-Institute Chapter today is to pro-vide an understanding of the interaction of soil and rock and structures, including buildings, tunnels, pipe-lines, roads and bridges. The Geo-Institute (G-I) is a specialty membership organization focused on geo-professionals and the geo-industry. It is one of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ eight specialty Insti-tutes. Visit them at: www.isace.org and www.asce.org/geo-institute.

1st Floor: North Hall

IL CHIP Child Identification Program .............................................................................. Room 218

No parent ever wants to live through the nightmare of having a child missing. Parents can be prepared for the unthinkable with an identification packet put together by IL CHIP. The Freemasons of Illinois provide FREE of charge to parents a complete child identification package that can be taken home or carried with the family on vacation. The information, most of which is contained on a flash drive, is compact and totally private. The only item IL CHIP keeps is the parental permission form.

Parents will receive: Color photo that records image and height and is digitized on a convenient flash drive that can easily be

circulated by police to the media and distributed across the state within an hour via Illinois’ Amber Alert program.

DNA Sample taken through a saliva cheek swab is the latest tool in the scientific arsenal to make positive IDs of lost children.

Fingerprints are the oldest form of positive identification since they are unique to every person. Recorded video interview captures appearance, speech patterns, personal characteristics,

and mannerisms.

ZOOM Into Engineering ........................................................................................ 2nd

Floor, Atrium

Based on the PBS television series, ZOOM®, the activities at ZOOM Into Engineering introduce students to science and technology through hands-on projects that demonstrate engineering principles. Volunteers from ISPE-DuKane and ASCE are providing assistance for this activity. More information at: www.pbs.org/parents/zoom/engineering

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers-DuKane Chapter ................................... 2nd

Floor, Atrium

The DuKane Chapter of ISPE is comprised of professional engineers from all fields of engineering. They are assisting with ZOOM Into Engineering and the Design Squad (Room 236) activities. More information found at: www.ispe-dukane.org.

Design Squad ................................................................................................................. Room 236

The hands-on activities based on the successful PBS television series, Design Squad, will challenge future engineers to design and build items based on engineering principles. Volunteers from the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers-DuKane Chapter will be on-hand to assist. More information on Design Squad at: http://pbskids.org/designsquad

DuPage Children’s Museum ............................................................................................ Room 239

Make pinwheels spin, create a flyer, and discover how electric circuits work as you explore wind, flight and electricity with DuPage Children’s Museum! The DuPage Children’s Museum ignites the potential of all chil-dren to learn through hands-on exploration by integrating art, math and science. Information on the museum at: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org

2nd

Floor: Atrium & East Hall

Illinois Tech Alumni Breakfast........................................................................................ Room 203

Join us for a special alumni and family continental breakfast while you mingle and network with Illinois Tech faculty, staff and alumni. This event is open only to Alumni and their families from 8:30-10:30 AM.

Illinois Tech: Armour College of Engineering ................................................................. Room 203

Check out some fun activities like building a bridge using drinking straws, learn about aerospace projects, and play with cool advanced engineering toys guaranteed to get your mind thinking! Armour College of Engineering boasts programs that offer students a distinctive and marketable education that empowers them to drive change in emerging technologies and have a greater impact on society. Learn how IIT is enabling students to apply technical knowledge gleaned from the classroom to real-world settings and themes of high relevance. More information at: www.engineering.iit.edu

Computerize Your Toys! .................................................................................. 2nd

Floor, North Hall

Using Lego® parts, see how to make your old toys into autonomous robots.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) ........................................................... 2nd

Floor, North Hall

Stop by and visit A World in Motion at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) display! This program explores the many different modes of transportation and the scientific principles behind their function. More information available at: www.awim.org.

American Chemical Society (ACS) .................................................................... 2nd

Floor, North Hall

Experiments involving color and climate science are demonstrated. The American Chemical Society (ACS) encourages the advancement of the chemical enterprise and its practitioners through scholarship and profes-sional services and support. The ACS communicates with various audiences, including students, educators, and those involved in the public policy arena. For more information, visit www.acs.org or www.chicagoacs.org.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) ................................................................. 2nd

Floor, North Hall

Learn about ASQ Certifications and the applied technologies in quality and engineering. The Fox Valley Section of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is an organization of people passionate about quality and as an association brings together individuals from all fields and industries who strive for continual improve-ment of their organization and the products and services the world relies on. More information at: www.asq.org or www.asq-foxvalley.org.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers-

Electromagnetic Compatibility Society (IEEE-EMC) .......................................... 2nd

Floor, North Hall

Join the IEEE-EMC Society to see how common household electrical products can cause electronic interfer-ence to radios, how radio waves can be eliminated from causing interference, and a static electricity genera-tor. IEEE-EMC is concerned with designing and testing/measuring radio waves from electronic equipment so that the radio waves do not interfere with the correct operation of other electronic equipment. For more information, visit: www.emcchicago.org

2nd

Floor: North Hall

American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT) ..................................................... Room 120

The Chicago section of ASNT is committed to providing its members and interested associates with high quality, relevant information related to non-destructive testing. With our section’s experience and dedication, we strive to provide education, training and exposure to new technologies.

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) ................................................................. 1st Floor, North Hall

Join the Society of Women Engineers for a ScavEngineer Hunt! Meet engineers, learn about their work and earn a prize! SWE is an organization for engineers and computer scientists in all stages of education and career. Visit the national organization website www.swe.org or the Chicago Regional Section website www.swe.org/chicago.

SWEet Flight ................................................................................................................... Room 123

Learn what makes objects fly through the air with the Society of Women Engineers. Create your own airborne system and record the flight time and distance. Learn design techniques and engineering terms related to flight. Earn flight wings for your design and evaluation!

IL CHIP Child Identification Program .............................................................. Atrium & Room 218

Provided FREE of charge, the Freemasons of Illinois will give parents a color photo, recorded video interview, DNA sample and fingerprints of their child, all on a convenient flash drive!

Illinois Tech: School of Applied Technology ......................................................................... Atrium

Pick up your FREE wristband for the Mr. Freeze Cryogenics Demonstration here! Information on Illinois Tech’s School of Applied Technology programs including Information Technology and Management, Industrial Tech-nology and Management, Food Science and Nutrition, and Office of Professional Development are available.

Chicago Area Vision Makers ................................................................................................. Atrium

Come see a demonstration of pennies being robotically sorted by date, and a hands-on activity where you control coins looping on conveyor belts. This small meet-up group is interested in DIY open-source machine vision projects. More information: www.meetup.com/Chicago-Area-Machine-Vision-Makers/

Girl Scouts Snack & Lunch Shop .............................................................. Room 126 (near Atrium)

Stop by and grab refreshments at the Girl Scouts Snack & Lunch Shop! The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana is raising funds for an educational trip to Europe.

Snack & Lunch Options

• Lunch Combo: $4 (includes water, chips and hotdog with condiments) • Hotdog: $2 • Soda: $1 • Water: $1 • Chips: $1 • Popcorn: $1 • Brownies: .50¢ • Girl Scout Cookies: $4/box

1st Floor: North Hall & Atrium

Light & Color — Optical Society of Chicago ................................................................... Room 141

Learn about light and color in everyday applications around your home, school and play areas. The Optical Society of Chicago is a technical society that meets to increase and diffuse knowledge of fundamental and applied optics. More information: sites.google.com/site/opticalsocietyofchicago

Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) .................................................................. Room 142

The Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) is a not-for-profit organization made up of volunteers that support Industry in Manufacturing Engineering and Education by getting young people involved early in STEM and PLTW Programs supporting local high schools and colleges in the Chicagoland area. SME connects schools with industry companies for mentorship, job shadowing, summer hire programs, and provides fund-ing to upgrade equipment in classrooms and labs to get more students interested in vocational programs like machine shop and manufacturing related programs like CIM. More information: www.sme.org and www.smechapter5.org.

Center for Bionic Medicine, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago .......................... 1st Floor, East Hall

Hands-on activities include different types of prosthetic arms with an explanation of how they are controlled. The Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM) is a research center within the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Our goal is to improve the function and quality of life for individuals with amputations and other physical disa-bilities. More information: http://www.ric.org/research/research-centers--programs/bionic-medicine/

Center for the Gifted .......................................................................................... 1st Floor, East Hall

Stop by our table to learn about our STEM program offerings, and view some of the projects our students have worked on. We’ll have hovercrafts made of Styrofoam plates and a 3-foot tall wind turbine made out of PVC pipes! For more information, visit: www.centerforgifted.org.

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) – Salt Creek Chapter ............... 1st Floor, East Hall

Come see the shocking developments at this display! Stop by and touch the Van de Graaf generator which “generates” static electricity, and see other everyday utensils, tools, and curiosities that demonstrate engi-neering principles and the broad range of the engineering profession. Engineers are available to explain the exciting, multi-faceted field of environmental engineering including photo ionization detectors, field equip-ment for stream surveys and mussels. More information available at: www.ispe-saltcreek.org.

Coat Room: Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church, Warrenville .................................... Room 159

No need to carry your coat or push a stroller throughout the displays; drop it off here! Tips/donations go toward the Youth Group Summer 2016 Mission Trip to Minnesota.

School, Community Assistance for Recycling and

Composting Education (SCARCE) ....................................................................... 1st Floor, East Hall

Use the Energy Bike, a powerful, hands-on learning tool to bring energy conservation to life as it demon-strates how much energy it takes to light incandescent, fluorescent and LED light bulbs. SCARCE’s mission is to inspire people through education to preserve and care for the Earth’s natural resources, while working to build sustainable communities. Visit our website: www.scarce.org.

1st Floor: East Hall

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) ............ Room 163 & East Hall

Forbes Magazine now lists Agricultural Engineering as being the top choice engineering profession to pursue. Each day there are another 200,000 people in the world to feed on shrinking farmland acreage. Agricultural engineers are committed to providing safe food for our hungry planet, natural grown fibers to make our clothing, structural lumber to build our houses, and clean renewable fuels to bolster our energy supply. At the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers exhibit, you will have an opportunity to talk with engineers who are developing “SMART” field planters that place each seed in the ground at a precise location and a sophisticated GPS system that can then locate each seed that has been planted. You can also view a “SMART” tractor operating with no driver and an array of “SMART” sensory instruments that define the health condition of a growing plant and its companion soil. Learn more about ASABE at: www.asabe.org.

Mr. Freeze of Fermilab Cryogenics Show ......................... Room 166 (video viewing in Room 155)

Wristbands are required for entry! Pick them up at the Illinois Tech Table in the Atrium 45 minutes prior. Join Jerry Zimmerman, Mr. Freeze of Fermilab, as he demonstrates the interesting and fun properties of cryogenics using Liquid Nitrogen (LN2). This exciting, science-based demonstration is filled with lots of surprises and a few explosions! The different properties and effects of the extreme cold are demonstrated and explained. Mr. Freeze makes learning science fun for everyone and encourages kids to become more interested in science. Visit Mr. Freeze at: http://mrfreezeman.webs.com Presentation Times — 11:15 AM, 12:30, 2:00 PM

1st Floor: East Hall

Wristbands are REQUIRED for entry to

Mr. Freeze Cryogenics Demonstration

Stop by the Illinois Tech table

in the Atrium to pick up wristbands.

Limit of 4 wristbands per person.

Wristbands are distributed 45 minutes prior to presentation time.

Presentation Times are: 11:15 AM, 12:30 & 2:00 PM.

Wristbands are distributed at the following times on

a first-come-first-served basis.

11:15 AM 10:30 AM

12:30 PM 11:45 AM

2:00 PM 1:15 PM

No one will be admitted without a wristband.

Video viewing available in Room 155. Wristbands are not needed,

and it is a good option for those with young children.

Presentation Time Wristband Distribution