The Engineering Club at College of DuPage will host an Explore Engineering Night from 6-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2000, on the main campus, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn.
Geared toward high school students and college freshman, this free event will provide participants with information on a variety of careers available within the engineering field, including bioengineering, civil and structural engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and mechanical engineering.
Representatives from several schools, including the Illinois Institute of Technology, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
Following opening remarks at 6:30 p.m., presentations will occur simultaneously every half hour from 7-8:30 p.m. throughout the Berg Instructional Center. Complimentary refreshments will be available from 9-9:30 p.m. during a meet and greet with university representatives.
While not required, RSVPs are appreciated by Monday, Nov. 17, at admissions@cod.edu or by calling 630-942-2380.
The engineering program at College of DuPage provides the first two years of baccalaureate work, including mathematics courses through calculus and differential equations, chemistry, circuits, computer programming, engineering graphics, mechanics, as well as general studies coursework. Students can transfer to prestigious baccalaureate-granting institutions, including a 2+2 program that provides seamless transfer to the University of Illinois Engineering program.