National Engineers Week Open House at USC
Engineers and computer scientists innovate, create and solve problems. They work together to make the world better. They are key to our health, safety and happiness. When children and teens get to experience engineering and computer science, they realize how interesting and fun these professions can be. That’s why the National Engineers Week Foundation – and the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at the University of South Carolina – are dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of engineers and computer scientists.
National Engineers Week, which celebrates professionals in all fields of engineering and computing, is this week! With help from our sponsor URS Corporation, the CEC is hosting an Open House geared toward kindergarten through 12th grade students. Please see attached flyer for additional information.
The Open House will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 10am – 1pm at the Swearingen Engineering Center at 315 Main Street on the USC Columbia campus. The free event will feature dozens of interactive exhibits that highlight the CEC’s programs and research including the following:
- Quadcopters
- Fuel cell demonstrations
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- A concrete canoe
- A cornstarch pool
- Robots
- Computer games
- Segway rides
- Lab tours
- Visit from Cocky
For a full list of activities, visit www.cec.sc.edu/eweek.Visitors, of all ages, are welcome, as are school groups.
Island Playground is Awesome!
Just wanted to let everyone know about Island Playground.
We brought Hart for his birthday and it was SUCH a great time! They have discounts for homeschoolers and 13 and over are free!
I personally LOVED going down the slide. Also wi-fi and places for moms to chat. Definitely going to set up a play date in Bluffton for homeschooling moms soon! http://island-playground.com/
The other thing that rocked is that now we know where CBC-Bluffton meets! And if you come I bet you will see some Lawsons running around:)
National Engineers Week
Engineers and computer scientists innovate, create and solve problems. They work together to make the world better. They are key to our healthy, safety and happiness. When children and teens get to experience engineering and computer science, they realize how interesting and fun these professions can be. That’s why the National Engineers Week Foundation – and the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) at the University of South Carolina – are dedicated to attracting and cultivating the next generation of engineers and computer scientists.
National Engineers Week, which celebrates professionals in all fields of engineering and computing, will be held February 16-22. With help from our sponsors URS Corporation, the CEC is hosting a week of activities including guest speakers, a Code-A-Thon for USC students (sponsored by Boeing IT), and an Open House geared toward kindergarten through 12th grade students.
The Open House will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 10am – 1pm at the Swearingen Engineering Center at 315 Main Street on the USC Columbia campus. The free event will feature dozens of interactive exhibits that highlight the CEC’s programs and research including the following:
A helicopter landing Fuel cell demonstrations Electric and hybrid vehicles
A concrete canoe Robots Computer Games Segway Rides Lab tours
Visit from Cocky
For a full list of activities, visitwww.cec.sc.edu/eweek.Visitors, of all ages, are welcome, as are school groups.
The speakers series will feature experts on the gender wage gap and the growing rolls of women in engineering and computing. To register for these free seminars, visit www.cec.sc.edu/eweek.
Play Time!
Island Playground is offering fun and active indoor play opportunities for local homeschooling families for $5 per child or $25 per family…Mondays-Thursdays from 10-2pm excluding holidays. Hope to see you and your family there real soon!
Please call Geoff Lawson (843)837-8383 for more information.
SCHEA NEWS/INFO
From SCHEA that may be of interest to you:
Voluteers Needed
From Terry Beach:
Here is a wonderful opportunity for all the horse lovers out there and who want to help others as well. Denise Bishop is looking for volunteers to help with her ministry call Love for Therapeutic Riding. If you are interested or need more information please go to www.lovefortherapeuticriding.org
Helena House Christmas Caroling
From Betty Smith:
You are invited to come to the Helena House Assisted Living Home to sing Christmas carols on Wed. , Dec. 11th @ 1pm.
A few homemade Christmas cards to pass out would be welcomed by the residents. The songs to be sung are:
Away in a Manger
Silent Night
O Come all ye Faithful
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Joy to the World
If you have any questions you can call or e-mail me @ 846-6594,
tbdmwsmith@yahoo.com. ~Betty Smith
SKATEFEST UPDATE
From Charles Cox:
Just a friendly reminder that payment is due for the skating trip by Wednesday, December 11. We have about 50 skaters so far. If you haven’t done so, please sign up by letting me know how many skaters and non-skaters. I will be in the Atrium between services this Sunday and next. Our skating trip is on December 20, at 12:30 – 2:00, at the Savannah Civic Center. We have the whole rink reserved for our group. Please email coxfamsc@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up. Thank you, 843-476-6868.
Thanksgiving Singing!
From Betty Smith:
Join us at Bayview Nursing Home and Helena House
for Thanksgiving Singing!
All families are invited to join the nursing home ministries for some Thanksgiving singing on Wednesday,
November 27th. Come to one of them or to both. Either way will be such a blessing to the residents and to the ministry leaders.
The Bayview Nursing Home is led by Mrs. Gail Burris and will meet at 10:00 am.
The Helena House in Port Royal (across the street from the Port Royal Post Office) is led by Dr. Harold Cross and will meet at1pm.
Bring your children and join us for a special time of singing Thanksgiving hymns. No experience necessary—just a warm smile!
If you have any questions you can call me or send an e-mail.
Mrs. Betty Smith
846-6594
tbdmwsmith@yahoo.com
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