Engineering students at will showcase their ingenuity through a series of challenging – but fun – competitions and events celebrating the 60th anniversary of National Engineers Week Feb. 21-25.
Vanderbilt engineering alumnus Chikai Ohazama, Google Inc. product manager and co-founder of Google Earth, will speak on “A Brief History of : A Personal and Professional Journey,” 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. Media are invited to attend the lecture.
In addition to spotlighting the engineering profession, competitions and activities during E-Week are designed to reach out to current and future generations of engineering talent.
National Engineers Week was established in 1951 by the . It is traditionally held the week of Presidents Day because George Washington was a military engineer and a land surveyor.
WHO: Chikai Ohazama, Google Inc. product manager and co-founder of Google Earth
WHAT: Vanderbilt Engineers Week guest speaker
WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24
WHERE: “Jacobs Believed in Me” Auditorium, Featheringill Hall 134, Vanderbilt University (off 24th Ave. South, next to Free Electron Laser Center).
PARKING: Meter parking is available on Garland Ave., across from University Club. .
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Contacts:
Brenda Ellis (615) 343-6314
brenda.ellis@vanderbilt.edu
Burgess Mitchell (615) 343-8061
burgess.mitchell@vanderbilt.edu