10 times larger than a conventional 35mm frame, the Omni's 70mm frames move through the projector horizontally.
ENGINEER SOME FUN DURING ENGINEERS WEEK
FEB. 21-26, 2012
Tuesday – Friday, Feb. 21-24 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Saturday, Feb. 25 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26 – 1 to 5 p.m.
See how much fun science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be during Engineres Week 2012. Work alongside engineers from IBM, Lockheed Martin and other area corporations and build, create, destroy, explore, design and invent!
Lights, Camera, Chromo key - Experience this technology first hand with the help of IBM engineers
Flight Simulator- Try your hand at flying a Lockheed Martin fighter.
Electronics Dissection - take apart simple electronics to reveal interesting insides.
Challenge On! - Join us for different daily engineering challenges
Crazy Contraptions - Create fun chain reactions that demonstrate important engineering concepts
Flinkers - Construct an object that neither floats nor sinks
Engineer Meet and Greet - Engineers will be in the building from a variety of fields. Ask them your toughest, and most interesting, questions.
Nature’s Engineers - Learn about some of the nature’s natural engineers through specimens from the Museum’s collection
KEVA® Competition - Test your skills in building the tallest, strongest structure
Roller Coaster Testing - Create interesting roller coasters for ping pong balls using paper and other simple materials
Flight Challenge - Build flying objects and let them rip
Digital Trail - Visit the Cattle Raisers Museum to learn how ranchers use technology and engineering to protect their herds
Engineering and Dawn Spacecraft! - Learn more from the Dawn Spacecraft and what may be the smallest terrestrial planet in our solar system
All activities are included with paid exhibit admission. Please note, activities are offered on a rotating basis. Engineers are onsite at varying times.
GIRLS AND ENGINEERING DAY - Saturday, Feb. 25 - 11 am - 5 pm
Join us for special activities created with girls in mind! Are you a Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador? Visit http://www.gs-top.org/ and register for this event.
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS (2nd Grade and above)
School groups of 15 or more can book field trips in advance by calling 817-255-9440.
SPECIAL HOMESCHOOL HOURS (2nd Grade and above)
Special extended hours for homeschool educators and children will be offered on Tuesday, February 21, from 2 to 5 pm.
OMNI THEATER, AN IMAX DOME
Make Engineers Week even BIGGER wiht a visit to the Omni IMAX Theater! See Hubble and Thrill Ride, two great films with engineering links, showing daily. Click here for times and prices.
Engineers Week is sponsored locally by
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Additional volunteer and education support provided by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Society of Women Engineers, Future City Competition, and theTexas Society of Professional Engineers.
