Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall

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Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall (DEK)

Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall (DEK) introduces middle school students to engineering through hands-on activities, tours, and interactions in Nebraska Engineering’s newest facility. Offered on select Fridays for groups of up to 25, students explore where engineers learn, collaborate, and create.

Modern indoor atrium with stairs, glass walls, and people walking and seated at tables.

About The Program

Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall (DEK) is a small-group outreach experience for middle school students held on select Fridays throughout the academic year.

During their visit, students participate in hands-on engineering activities, explore multiple engineering disciplines, and tour Kiewit Hall, Nebraska Engineering’s newest facility. Depending on the day’s activities, students may also visit spaces such as the Design Hub or engineering labs and interact with Engineering Ambassadors, faculty, and industry partners.

DEK is designed to provide a more personalized campus experience while giving students the opportunity to see engineering in action at the college level.

Registration

Location
Kiewit Hall
1700 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68588

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability for each date. DEK is designed for groups of up to 25 students.

After submitting the registration form, our team will respond within 7 days regarding availability for your requested date(s).

Registration Form
Design Hub interior view
Kiewit Hall Exterior
Two students working in the Design Hub

Sample Schedule

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Introduction and guided tour of Kiewit Hall

10:00 – 10:40 a.m.

Session 1

10:45 – 11:25 a.m.

Session 2

11:25 – 11:55 a.m.

Lunch

Students may bring a sack lunch or visit Kiewit Café to purchase lunch items such as flatbread pizzas, Mediterranean bowls, or deli sandwiches.

12:00 – 12:40 p.m.

Session 3

12:45 – 1:25 p.m.

Session 4

1:25 – 1:30 p.m.

Wrap-up

 

DEK is designed for middle school groups of up to 25 students and is offered on select Fridays during the fall and spring semesters.

Register for Discover Engineering at Kiewit Hall (DEK)

 

Questions about scheduling or availability?

Contact engineeringoutreach@unl.edu