Styslinger College of Engineering Hosts Annual E-Day for Prospective Students

The Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering hosted more than 1,000 prospective high school students and guests for its annual E-Day event on March 6.

E-Day serves as an open house for prospective students, allowing them to explore engineering programs, connect with current students and faculty, and learn more about life at the University.

“E-Day represents the Styslinger College of Engineering’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of innovators and problem solvers,” said Skye Hamilton, recruitment program director. “By bringing students to campus to explore our labs, meet our ambassadors and engage with faculty research, we hope to ignite curiosity about engineering and help students see the incredible possibilities within the field — and the opportunity to imagine themselves here at The University of Alabama.”

Throughout the day, participants toured lab spaces led by SCoE ambassadors, visited research and student organization exhibits on Shelby Quad and explored the mechanical engineering exhibition featuring demonstrations and displays. Students also toured the Engines and Combustion Lab, attended a question-and-answer session with the associate deans, and received guided campus walking tours led by Capstone Men and Women.

“E-Day is one of the most fun days of the year here at the Styslinger College of Engineering,” said Dr. Derek Williamson, associate dean for undergraduate studies. “It’s truly a celebration of engineering and the incredible opportunities to learn and practice engineering here at the Capstone.”

To learn more about the Styslinger College of Engineering schedule a campus tour.