EWeek 2019 at UC demonstrates the future in engineering and tech

The University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science Tribunal hosts EWeek, a national STEM event dedicated to raising public awareness of engineers' positive contributions to quality of life.

This year's theme was inspired by the eighth and final season of HBO's popular drama "Game of Thrones," which premieres April 14.

The tribunal coordinates a large number of event for EWeek, including activities and initiatives that are presented in partnership with other campus and community organizations. Nathan Tiffany, (chemical engineering '19), EWeek coordinator, says they collaborated with even more partners for this year’s EWeek, pairing with organizations that have relevant missions and incorporating other events in the college.

One major partner is the CEAS Office of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement, which has events planned all week, invites you to celebrate e-week 2019 by engaging in their office's events. Students are invited to contact the office if they are interested in participating with campus visits and other events. 

• Monday, Feb. 18: Meet the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement team, noon to 1 p.m. in the Baldwin Hall lobby.
• Tuesday, Feb. 19: A local elementary school visits campus from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 427 ERC.
• Wednesday, Feb. 20: Open Forum from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in 405 ERC.
• Thursday, Feb. 21: A local high school visits campus from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 427 ERC.
• Friday, Feb. 22: Quiz Bowl from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 860D Baldwin Hall.

The week-long celebration also offers an event for the Bearcat basketball fans: Thursday, February 21 is CEAS Alumni & Student E-week Basketball Night. In addition to attending the UC men's basketball game versus University of Central Florida, CEAS alumni and current students who pre-registered will enjoy a pregame networking reception, followed by a chance to see the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena.

Tiffany enjoys the "bid and buy" event, because it supports the philosophy of student organizations supporting one another. The proceeds, which amounted to about $1,000 last year, go to the nonprofit group Engineers without Borders to help with the various projects they’re planning. For example, they used a grant to provide year-round access to safe and clean drinking water in Burere, Tanzania, helping more than 6,000 people.

The highlight of EWeek is a banquet which awards free game tickets to CEAS seniors, recognized engineers of the month, Herman Schneider Scholars. Tickets are $35 for attendees over 21, which includes a meal, bus transportation, music and a photo booth.

"The banquet is a nice way to recognize students who have achieved various accolades through the organizations," Tiffany says.

In 1951, the National Society of Professional Engineers founded EWeek to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.

Today, EWeek brings together more than 70 engineering, education and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. EWeek promotes recognition among parents, teachers and students of the importance of a technical education and a high level of math, science and technology literacy. It motivates youth to pursue engineering careers to create a diverse and vigorous engineering workforce.

To learn more about EWeek, contact the CEAS Tribunal. For more information about CEAS alumni events, please contact Ann Terry.

Featured image at top: Local high school students take on a 2018 EWeek STEM challenge through IECE. Photo/Provided by IECE staff.