Day and Time

Technology Discovery Day will take place on October 23, 2009 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm on the McNichols Campus.  

Registering Your School *REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*

In order for us to plan accordingly, a teacher MUST register their school. It only takes a minute to complete the online registration form.

Arrival Time

Schools should plan on arriving between 8:30 and 9:00 am, using the McNichols Entrance and parking near Calihan Hall. Upon arrival, proceed to the Calihan Hall.   We ask that schools try to arrive by 9:00 am.

Activities

Between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, you and your students will be free to move around campus and participate in the following activities.

Competitions

Our Engineering & Science student organizations sponsor a variety of competitions from Toothpick Bridge to Jeopardy. Most competitions will be held in Calihan Hall, a few in Engineering.

Chemistry Magic Show

Always a popular event, the students and faculty of the Chem Club will wow you with a dazzling display of chemistry-based experiments.

Engineering Displays and Exhibits

The High Bay in the Engineering building will be home to displays and exhibits from local companies and the departments in the College.

Lunch

Starting at 11:00 am, the concession stands in Calihan Hall will be open for lunch. Students who wish to buy lunch should bring about $6.00. You and your students may also visit our cafeteria.

Awards Presentation

By 12:20, everyone will gather in Calihan Hall for a short Competition Awards Presentation.

Departure

All activities will conclude by 1:00. Don't forget to pick up your school's free Tech Day T-shirts before you leave!

Contact Us

If you would like to talk someone about Tech Day, call Dan Maggio at 313-993-1435 or E-mail: maggiodd@udmercy.edu