50 speakers in the Omni Theater are driven by 24,000 watts of power.
DISCOVER ENGINEERING DURING
ENGINEERS WEEK
February 14-20, 2010
Celebrate Engineers Week this year in the new Fort Worth Museum of Science and History! See how much fun aerodynamics, science, math and technology can be through engaging engineering activities alongside engineers from Lockheed Martin and IBM. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever as we expand our programming to immerse you in the careers, challenges and activities of the engineering profession. Discover Engineering During Engineers Week - PDF
Don’t miss these E-Week experiences:
- Learn about the Grand Challenges of Engineering for the next century
- Test your skills against local engineers in building the tallest, strongest KEVA structure
- Design your own cotton ball catapult
- Hunt for examples of engineering concepts in our new building
- Meet engineers from a variety of engineering professions
- Build zany roller coasters and flying contraptions
- Play Power Up, IBM’s new “Green” multiplayer game and help build a smarter planet
- Fly one of Lockheed Martin’s advanced fighter jets in the Lockheed Martin Flight Simulator
- Find out more about the importance of alternative energy sources and energy saving techniques
- Enjoy seeing some of nature’s architects and learn about inventions from the Museum's collections
- Telescopes are an engineering marvel. Come join engineers and our Noble Planetarium staff as we play with mirrors and light
E-Week activities are included with paid exhibit admission. Please note, E-Week activities are offered on a rotating basis.
SCHOOL FIELD TRIP E-WEEK TIMES:
Monday through Friday, February 15-19
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Teachers, book your field trip now and treat your students to powerful learning experiences around engineering. School groups must have at least 12 students and book two weeks in advance. Call 817-255-9440 for rates and to reserve your field trip.
Educator Open House - Tuesday, February 16, 3-5 p.m.
PUBLIC E-WEEK TIMES
Sunday, February 14, 1-5 p.m.
Monday – Friday, Feb. 15-19, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Special extended hours for home school educators and children Tuesday, February 16, 2-5 p.m.
