![Discover Engineering - Let's Make a Difference! Sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund](/d10-files/styles/default_1920/public/images/2024-03/DISCOVER_STEM_800x174.jpg?itok=s3FgiZ65)
Aiken Discover Engineering is a FREE annual event for youth in grades 5-10 who want to learn about engineering, build skills, and network with engineering students, faculty, and professionals. This hallmark event of UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) and Vermont 4-H will happen on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the University of Vermont.
The day will have two distinct parts:
In the morning participants will get to meet engineering professionals to learn about different kinds of engineering and career pathways.
![Members of the CEMS AERO club meet with an interested high school student during Discover Engineering](/d10-files/styles/default_1920/public/images/2024-03/2024_DE_19_800x420.jpg?itok=VCCsm9Kn)
In the afternoon participants will continue to connect with engineering professionals and UVM engineering students through hands-on skill-building workshops.
![A young engineer learns about the process of using Photolithography to create art with representatives from GlobalFoundries](/d10-files/styles/default_1920/public/images/2024-03/2024_DE_40_800x420.jpg?itok=I_Bfxq2W)
Morning refreshments, lunch and snacks will be provided.
Register by February 7
Before you register, please review the workshop descriptions.
- Discover Engineering Workshop Descriptions (PDF)
- Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Merit Badge Workshop Descriptions and Pre-Requisites (PDF)
*Note: Merit badge workshops are open to BSA members in grades 5-12.
After you have reviewed the workshops, proceed to register.
Contact Lauren.Traister@uvm.edu with questions.
Learn More
CEMS Dean Linda Schadler discusses UVM's Discover Engineering program for young people interested in STEM.
To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please email access@uvm.edu and copy lauren.traister@uvm.edu by January 26th, 2024.