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Saturday, September 24, 2011 [12:00 Noon – 4:00 P.M.] at 1501 Ellinwood Street, Des Plaines IL. This program includes activities that are free and open to the public. The target audience is 3-8 grades, though high school students and parents will come away with and appreciation and understanding of engineering. You are invited to explore engineering with members of the Chicagoland engineering community. This event promises to be something very special and marks the 3rd year of this event. Last year’s program attracted upwards of 300 visitors. The Expo will feature interactive displays and presentations that are fun and educational, designed to enhance children’s interest in math, science, and of course engineering. The science/tech and engineering program is a joint effort among professional engineering and scientific societies, area national laboratories and businesses. Structural engineers Bob Johnson, Chas Hague, and others are expected to introduce budding young engineers to standing room only at the SEAOI (Structural Engineers Association of Illinois - www.seaoi.org) exhibit. Mr. Johnson’s structural engineering models and ‘toys’ provide an enriching hands-on practical application of structural engineering principles. You can expect a lively exchange between Johnson and the students as he delves into engineering principles explaining how Chicago skyscrapers stand tall. Ref (video): http://blip.tv/avila-media-nfp/robert-b-johnson-educating-children-about-engineering-5271390 Mr. Hague’s display on bridges provides students and adults insight into their design. Ref: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41494787@N03/3850997064/in/pool-asceprecollegeoutreach This ‘EXPO’ is the extraordinary opportunity to introduce students of all ages and their parents to the current state of technology and advances being made throughout engineering industry. For more information, please visit http://www.dppl.org/home/index.shtml or call: (847) 827-5551 The event is open to the public and free of charge. Editors: Video from last year’s program: http://www.vimeo.com/15937683