2024 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
Major Exploration Night
February 15 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 220 Hammond Building
What is aerospace engineering? Video »
Architectural Engineering
Prospective Student Visits
February 23, March 15, March 22, and April 12 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | 102 Engineering Unit A
What is architectural engineering? Video »
Biological Engineering
What is biological engineering? Video »
Biomedical Engineering
Major Exploration Night
February 21 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 107 Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Building
Explore the biomedical engineering undergraduate major.
What is biomedical engineering? Video »
Chemical Engineering
ChE Major Night
February 22 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | 113 Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Building
What is chemical engineering? Video »
Civil Engineering
What is civil engineering? Video »
Pre-recorded Open House
View event recording.
Computer Engineering
CSE Major Night Extravaganza
February 14 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
This event will be an informational presentation in which we present and compare the three CSE majors.
What is computer engineering? Video »
Computer Science
CSE Major Night Extravaganza
February 14 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
This event will be an informational presentation in which we present and compare the three CSE majors.
What is computer science? Video »
Data Sciences
CSE Major Night Extravaganza
February 14 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | W375 Westgate
This event will be an informational presentation in which we present and compare the three CSE majors.
Electrical Engineering
EE Major Night
February 21 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | 101 EE East Building
The EE Major Night event will include an EE major presentation, Q/A, and demos.
What is electrical engineering? Video »
Engineering, B.S.
Alternative Energy and Power Generation: Virtual Program Research Showcase (Penn State Hazelton)
View event recording.
Applied Materials: Brief Major Overview with a Lab and Facilities Tour (Penn State DuBois)
View video.
Engineering Science
ESC Spring Mixer
February 20 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | EDI Building 226
Learn more about engineerign science and the research opportunities available by speaking with current faculty and students!
What is engineering science? Video »
Industrial Engineering
IE Major Exploration
February 20 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | 311 Leonhard Building
February 21 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon | 101 Leonhard Building
Industrial engineering major presentation followed by a tour of the Leonhard Building.
What is industrial engineering? Video »
Mechanical Engineering
Explore ME
February 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 140 Reber Building
Explore the mechanical engineering major with demos and tours.
What is mechanical engineering? Video »
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering Major Exploration Night
February 22 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge
Explore the nuclear engineering major with current students and faculty.
What is nuclear engineering? Video »
School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEDI)
Design your Minor through Entrepreneurial Leadership
February 22 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Kunkle Lounge
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Energy and Mineral Engineering
Environmental Systems Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
College of Information Sciences and Technology
The College of Information Sciences and Technology brings knowledge and experience from a variety of fields—business, computer sciences, psychology, math, sociology, and art, to address the world that exists where people, information, and technology intersect. We are individuals with diverse experiences and circumstances who bring our perspectives together to create a positive impact and open doors for a world of changemakers.
Explore IST's major offerings.
From the classroom to the real world, IST students earn valuable experience and build their professional network through internships. Explore past student internships.
