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.
In the afternoon participants will continue to connect with engineering professionals and UVM engineering students through hands-on skill-building workshops.
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.