Robots, rugged vehicles, moonbuggies and other displays of engineering ingenuity will highlight this year's Engineering Orientation Fair on Thursday, Sept. 29.

The annual event offers prospective engineering students a sneak, but informative, peek at what our engineering programs offer in terms of education and experience. Area high school students, along with current TTU students, are invited to visit and ask questions to learn more about what engineers teach and do.

"This is all about showcasing our degree-granting programs and providing information in a relaxed, fun setting for students who are thinking about becoming engineering majors or for anyone in the community just interested in our programs," says Michael Wells, event coordinator and assistant professor of Basic Engineering.

The fair, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, will include displays and booths from more than 20 clubs, teams, organizations and departments.

Our students will display or demonstrate some of the award-winning projects created during the past few years, including the mini-baja vehicle, concrete canoe, submarine, moonbuggy and a robotic game player.

More than 400 visitors last year took advantage of the opportunity to ask questions of faculty members and students. Representatives from each engineering department will be on hand.

The fair is free, and hotdogs, chips and soft drinks will be provided.

For more information, contact Wells at 3829 or mwells.