2026 Engineering Major Exploration Activities
Every semester, the Penn State College of Engineering hosts various activities to provide pre-major students with more information about their academic options and help them to make informed major selection decisions. Review the digital resources on this page, and check back for fall semester events.
Additional resources for first-year student engagement can be found here.
College of Engineering Exploration Activities
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Major Exploration Night
February 12 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | 504 ECoRE
Contact Chris Axten at cja5217@psu.edu for more information.
What is aerospace engineering? Video »
Architectural Engineering
Prospective Student Visits
TBD | TBD | 408 ECoRE
Contact Moses Ling at mosesling@psu.edu for more information.
What is architectural engineering? Video »
Artificial Intelligence Engineering
CSE Major Exploration Night
January 30 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
Contact John (Jack) Sampson at jms1257@psu.edu for more information.
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Explore Biological Engineering Major
February 4 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | 133 Agricultural Engineering Building
Contact Deniz Cekmecelioglu at dzc110@psu.edu for more information.
What is biological engineering? Video »
Biomedical Engineering
Prospective Student Visits
February 16 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | 107 CBEB
Contact Justin Brown at jlb92@psu.edu for more information.
What is biomedical engineering? Video »
Chemical Engineering
Prospective Student Visits
February 16 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | 107 CBEB
Contact Stephanie Velegol at sbv1@psu.edu for more information.
What is chemical engineering? Video »
Civil Engineering
The next major exploration event will be held in fall 2026.
What is civil engineering? Video »
Computer Engineering
CSE Major Exploration Night
January 30 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
Contact John (Jack) Sampson at jms1257@psu.edu for more information.
What is computer engineering? Video »
Computer Science
CSE Major Exploration Night
January 30 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
Contact John (Jack) Sampson at jms1257@psu.edu for more information.
What is computer science? Video »
Data Sciences
CSE Major Exploration Night
January 30 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
Contact John (Jack) Sampson at jms1257@psu.edu for more information.
Electrical Engineering
EE Major Information Night
February 3 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | 101 Electrical Engineering East
Contact Dave Salvia at ads102@psu.edu for more information.
What is electrical engineering? Video »
Engineering Science and Mechanics
ESM Spring Mixer
February 4 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | 201 EDI
Contact Shelby Barron at sxb5933@psu.edu for more information.
What is engineering science? Video »
Industrial Engineering
Explore IME with Robotics!
January 28 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. | 113/114 Leonhard Building
Contact Kelly Kirkner at knk5138@psu.edu for more information.
What is industrial engineering? Video »
Mechanical Engineering
Explore ME
January 29| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.| 25 Reber Building
Contact Sachin Gore at sag114@psu.edu for more information.
What is mechanical engineering? Video »
Nuclear Engineering
Explore Nuclear Engineering
February 4 | Noon – 2:00 p.m. | 112 Hallowell Building
Contact Beth Huber at bah41@psu.edu for more information.
What is nuclear engineering? Video »
Explore Majors housed in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST)
Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Protect information from hackers, discover security vulnerabilities, and communicate the risks and impacts of cyberattacks.
Data Sciences
Analyze large, complex, and diverse data sets to draw useful knowledge and actionable insights that can inform better decisions.
Enterprise Technology Integration
Bridge the gap between business needs and tech solutions by analyzing needs, designing solutions, managing projects, and communicating and collaborating effectively.
Human-Centered Design & Development
Study and work with potential users to identify, design, build, and evaluate technologies that enhance people’s lives.
Information Sciences & Technology
Build an understanding of core information technologies and how they affect social change and the delivery of information
Security and Risk Analysis
Develop analytical skills that can address the security and risk challenges facing individuals, organizations, and the nation
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Energy Engineering
What is energy engineering? Video »
Environmental Systems Engineering
What is environmental systems engineering? Video »
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering is offering student tours of the Steidle Building January 29 and February 5. Students should RSVP online for tours.
What is materials science and engineering? Video »
Mining Engineering
What is mining engineering? Video »
