The College of Engineering's annual Open House event invites high school seniors who have been accepted for the upcoming Fall semester and their parents to learn more about the program.  The event includes an opening session that included talks from three current engineering students, tours of engineering research labs, lunch with faculty and students, and informational sessions.  Informational sessions provided a more in-depth look at topics such as: curriculum, careers, support system (scholarships, financial aid, mentorship, etc.), and student life.

Tour group learns about the different consturction materials used in the civil engineering Concrete Lab.

A parent is intrigued by one of the projects in the UH Micro-/Nano-device Laboratory, part of the electrical engineering department.

Josh Kaakua, Coordinator of the Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program, shares insights with a tour group.

Guests and College of Engineering faculty and students enjoy lunch.

Parents and students have a chance to speak with current engineering students during the lunch session.

Dr. Ron Riggs, Civil Engineering Professor and Department Chair, discusses the many aspects related to the civil engineering curriculum.

Alumni Kelli Goodin, Mark Sora, Sheryl Nojima, Byron Wolfe, and Gary Shimozono share their insights about their experience in the College of Engineering program and engineering career opportunities available.

Current students speak about what it's like to be a part of the College of Engineering and the opportunities available to students to get involved with professional societies and hands-on student design projects.

Photos taken by Laura Shimabukuro