Schedule

Engineering Design EXPO

Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bruce M. Pitman Center, International Ballroom, Vandal Ballroom, Silver, Gold & Chiefs Rooms, Borah Theater and Cataldo Room
Description: Free and Open to the Public. The U of I College of Engineering Design EXPO is a signature showcase for student innovation. The event includes, project booths, technical presentations, sponsor and partner booths, and special guest speakers. EXPO provides a unique view into the world of engineering and the work of U of I engineering students.

EXPO Information Table

First Floor, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description: U of I Engineering staff will be available to answer questions throughout the day.

Opening Ceremonies

Second Floor, Chiefs Lounge Area, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
8:45 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Description: Short remarks by U of I President Chuck Staben and College of Engineering Dean Larry Stauffer to officially open the 25th annual Engineering Design EXPO.

EXPO Hall Open

Second Floor, International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Over 60 engineering team projects on display.

Technical Presentations

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Silver, Gold & Chiefs Rooms | Basement level, Cataldo Room, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
9 a.m. - noon
Description: 15 minute presentations on project designs problems and solutions.

Movie: Dream Big: Engineering Our World

Second Floor, Borah Theater, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
9 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 11 a.m. | noon | 2 p.m.
Description: Narrated by Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is a first of its kind film that will transform how we think about engineering www.dreambigfilm.com.

Future Engineer Talk: Alex Knoll

The Things We Can Do
Second Floor, Borah Theater, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Description: Alexander Knoll is a 13 year old app inventor, human rights advocate and international speaker from Post Falls, Idaho. At Age 10, he became the Regional and State Grand Champion of Invent Idaho (a statewide competition for young inventors) for his app invention that can help people with disabilities navigate public spaces and find safe, reliable services and employment called Ability App.

Keynote Talk: Burt Rutan

Managing and Motivating the Creative Process
Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description: Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Inc. Magazine and described by Newsweek as “the man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer,” Burt Rutan is a bold entrepreneur and designer with the vision and passion for the advancement of technology. Rutan made international headlines as the designer of SpaceShipOne, the world’s first privately-built manned spacecraft to reach space www.burtrutan.com.

EXPO Closing Ceremony

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Description: Short remarks by College of Engineering Dean Larry Stauffer to officially close the 25th annual Engineering Design EXPO.

Student Project Presenters Set-Up

Second Floor, International Ballroom Entrance, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Thursday, April 26, 2018
3:30-5 p.m.
Description: Student project presenters have the opportunity to setup designs, posters and booth displays the day before EXPO. Staff will be on-hand to provide instructions. EXPO Hall will be open between 3:30 and 5 p.m. Oversized projects can also be set-up outside the Bruce M. Pitman Center in parking lot 18 under a large tent. All presenters are encouraged to use Thursday for set-up.

Student Project Presenters Check-In and Registration

Second Floor, International Ballroom Entrance, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Description: All students and EXPO project presenters are required to check-in the morning of EXPO for booth assignments and technical presentation locations and times. Presenters will receive nametags and lunch tickets. All presenters must exit the International ballroom by 8:30 a.m. for opening ceremonies. Oversized projects that are located outside under the tent in parking lot 18 are encouraged to complete set-up by 8:30 a.m.

Student Project Presenters Lunch

Second Floor, International Ballroom Entrance, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
Noon - 1 p.m.
Description: All registered presenters will receive a ticket for a free lunch upon check-in.

Student Project Presenters Booth Breakdown

Second Floor, International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Description: Student project presenters who have booths in EXPO Hall are asked to wait until the end of the EXPO Keynote talk to decommission project booths.

EXPO Closing Ceremony

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Description: Short remarks by College of Engineering Dean Larry Stauffer to officially close the 25th annual Engineering Design EXPO.

U of I Table Check-In & Set-Up

Bruce M. Pitman Center, Exact Table Location TBA
Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Description: College and engineering departments that will be at EXPO can setup tables the morning of EXPO. Please check-in to learn located of table.

U of I Table Guest Lunch

Second Floor, International Ballroom Entrance, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
noon - 1 p.m.
Description: All U of I and Engineering table guests will receive a ticket for a free lunch upon check-in.

U of I Table Breakdown

Bruce M. Pitman Center, Exact Table Location TBA
Friday, April 27, 2018
2:30 p.m.
Description: College’s and engineering departments who have tables at EXPO are asked to have personnel at tables until the EXPO Keynote talk begins to decommission tables.

Sponsors & Partners Booth Set-Up

Second Floor, International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Thursday, April 26, 2018
3:30-5 p.m.
Description: Sponsors and partners all have booths locations within EXPO Hall. There is the opportunity to setup booths the day before EXPO. EXPO Hall or the International Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center will be open between 3:30 and 5 p.m. All presenters are encouraged to use Thursday for set-up. Staff will be on-hand to provide assistance.

Sponsors & Partners Check-In and Registration

First Floor, Main Entrance Stairwell, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Description: EXPO sponsors and partners are required to check-in prior to breakfast for setup instruction and booth location if they have not used setup time on Thursday, April 26.

Sponsors & Partners Breakfast & Orientation

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Description: EXPO sponsors and partners will receive complimentary breakfast.

Sponsors & Partners Lunch

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Description: EXPO sponsors and partners are invited to a complimentary lunch.

Sponsors & Partners Booth Breakdown

Second Floor, International Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Description: Sponsors and partners who have booths in EXPO Hall are asked to wait until the end of the EXPO Keynote talk to decommission project booths.

EXPO Closing Ceremony

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Description: Short remarks by College of Engineering Dean Larry Stauffer to officially close the 25th annual Engineering Design EXPO.

Judges Check-In and Registration

First Floor, Main Entrance Stairwell, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Description: EXPO judges are required to check-in prior to breakfast and orientation. Judges will receive name tags and judging packets.

Judges Breakfast & Orientation

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Description: EXPO judges will receive complimentary breakfast and judging orientation lead by an engineering faculty member.

Judging Rubric Submission

First Floor, Main Entrance Stairwell, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
Noon
Description: EXPO judges are asked to submit their judging rubrics as soon as they have completed assessing EXPO projects.

Judges Lunch

Second Floor, Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Description: EXPO judges, sponsors, partners and special guests are invited to a complimentary lunch.

Extended Experience Program Schools Check-in & Orientation

First Floor, Main Entrance, Bruce M. Pitman Center
Friday, April 27, 2018
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Description: Buses will drop-off students at the Pitman Center main entrance. Buses should proceed to ASUI Kibbie Dome parking lot 57. Arriving school groups will be greeted by staff and EXPO Hosts. Each group will receive EXPO bags and name tags pouches that include lunch tick and group schedule of activities. An EXPO Host will provide a short orientation and lead group to their first activity.