For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Alesa Martin, Director of Institutional Marketing
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Phone: 304.442.1005 • Fax: 304.442.3052
Email: alesa.martin@mail.wvu.edu

WVU Tech College of Engineering to Host Annual Engineering Expo

Montgomery, WV – WVU Institute of Technology Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering will host the annual Engineering Expo on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All high school students within their Junior or Senior year are invited to visit with WVU Tech’s students, faculty, and staff and explore the various engineering departments including Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering as well as institution facilities. Students will participate in hands-on experiments, engage in competitions, view demonstrations, and learn about lucrative careers in these areas. Guided tours and informal sessions will be available, and lunch will be provided by the institution.

This is a free event, and all interested individuals are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration by Friday, October 20, 2006, is required for individuals as well as for groups. For more information or to register, please contact Sandy Ryan at 304-442-3296 or Sandra.Ryan@mail.wvu.edu.

WVU Institute of Technology, a regional campus of West Virginia University, is a four-year institution that offers a variety of baccalaureate degree programs in high-demand fields such as Engineering, Nursing, Printing Management, Business Management, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Health Services Administration and many more. WVU Tech also offers a masters degree program in Control Systems Engineering. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, WVU Tech is located in Montgomery, WV, and offers academic centers in Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, and Oak Hill. For more information about the WVU Tech, call 888-554-TECH or log-on to www.wvutech.edu

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