Designed for high school students, this event will include a one-hour panel discussion and Q&A at the Linda Hall Library with young engineers. Following the panel discussion, students and guests will tour the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering to learn about academic programs and see engineering demonstrations.

Schedule

9:00 a.m………………………………Doors open
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m………….. Panel discussion/Q&A at the Linda Hall Library
10:45 a.m. – Noon…………………UMKC School of Computing and Engineering tour and demonstrations

Panel Moderator:

Rodrigo Carvajal
Operations Specialist, Kiewit Engineering
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Kansas State University

Rodrigo is an Operations Specialist for Learning and Performance at Kiewit Engineering located in Lenexa, Kansas. He provides technical professional development to the engineering staff, focusing on development of entry level engineers. Additional duties include support of project design reviews, plant testing, and warranty work.

Panel Members:

• Shawn Herrington
  PhD student in engineering and Graduate Research Assistant, Parachute and Aerial Systems Lab
  University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Adam Johnson
  Mechanical Engineer, Honeywell 
  BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Chelsea Pfaffy
  Civil Engineer-in-Training, Wilson & Company, Inc. 
  BS, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri-Kansas City

• Darius J. Williams
  BS/MS Electrical and Computer Engineering
  University of Missouri-Kansas City

Admission tickets

The event is free and open to any student interested in a career in the engineering field. Parents, teachers, and mentors are also welcome to attend! Please register in advance for free e-tickets.

Parking

Parking is free in Library parking lots and along the west side of Holmes Street between 51st and 52nd streets. The main entrance to the Library grounds is on Cherry Street. The Linda Hall Library is not affiliated with UMKC. Parking in all UMKC lots is by permit or meter.