Discover Engineering Days

Registration

• Space for ~120 middle school students (grades 6–8) per date
• First come, first served
• Confirmation within 7 days of registering

Register for Discover Engineering Days

Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Spots are open based on availability for each date. Most dates we accommodate approximately 120 total students. After you register we will get back to you within 7 days to notify you if space is available for the date(s) you selected.

About the Event

Get ready for a day filled with invention, exploration, and hands-on fun!

Hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering, Discover Engineering Days invites middle school students (grades 6–8) and teachers to step into the world of engineering — and see what it’s really like to think, build, and create like an engineer.

Students will:

• Tackle exciting, real-world challenges

• Collaborate with classmates

• Put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test

What Makes It Special

Each of the four daily sessions starts with a short, engaging presentation on the engineering topic, then jumps right into a hands-on activity. You might be:

• Launching rockets

• Designing roller coasters

• Exploring the world of nanotechnology

• Experimenting with food engineering

• Building earthquake-proof buildings

• Learning the secrets of construction management

• Creating wild chemical reactions

• And more!

Sessions are led by Engineering Ambassadors (undergraduate engineers trained in K–12 outreach), engineering faculty, and industry partners. You’ll explore fields like aerospace, chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, systems, and more — all through accessible, engaging, and unforgettable activities.

As Nebraska’s only engineering college, we’re proud to inspire the state’s next generation of innovators.

Lunch

Students should bring their own sack lunch.

Can’t Make It to Discover Engineering Days?

Nebraska Engineering offers additional outreach experiences for school groups throughout the year.

Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall (DEK)
Experience hands-on engineering activities and guided tours inside Nebraska Engineering’s newest facility. DEK is designed for smaller groups and offers a more immersive campus experience.

Learn more about DEK       View registration form

Additional Outreach Opportunities

Interested in bringing Nebraska Engineering to your classroom?

Engineering Ambassador School Visit

For additional outreach questions or opportunities in Lincoln or Omaha, contact engineeringoutreach@unl.edu.

Before You Arrive

Teachers
Please share the Youth Activity Safety Policy with parents/guardians before the event (no signature required).

Registration Notes

• The teacher/chaperone should register the group
• At least 1 adult per 20 students is required
• Chaperones are expected to stay with their students all day and help keep the group on track

Event Schedule

Ready to ignite your students’ curiosity?

Register for Discover Engineering Days