Engineer the Future Day 2024

On October 16, 2024, the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University welcomed over 300 middle and high school students from Palm Beach and Broward Counties for Engineer the Future Day 2024.  This exciting event aimed to connect secondary and post-secondary education communities, giving the upcoming generation of college students a firsthand look at the life cycle of engineering and computer science students.   

The day started with a welcome from Dr. Fred Bloetscher, our Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Community Outreach, and continued with insightful presentations by our departmental chairs, in an effort to send the students on their way for a day full of learning and discovery.   

Students had the opportunity to participate in different showcases, including:   

• Academic Fusion : Our faculty and students simplified their cutting-edge research to spark curiosity among future engineers and computer scientists. The different academic areas included resilient energy, biomimetics, smart health, transportation, unmanned autonomous vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence.   

• Student Support Network : Students were introduced to the resources available at the university to support their academic journey at the university. The support network included the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate College, the Office of First-Generation Student Success and the Career Center.   

• Industry Connections : We opened the channels of communications between industry and a younger audience for them to be able to understand what the market needs are. Participants will now be able to visualize the skill sets needed to secure employment post-graduation.   

Engineer the Future Day 2024 inspired students but also strengthened the relationships between our educational institutions and the industries that drive innovation in our everyday lives. We are excited to see how the middle and high school students of today will engineer the future!   

We would like to thank the sponsors for this event, Bosch Foundation, Freight and Mobility Research Institute, and Research Park.