SUNY Canton Engineers Week Open House to Feature Scholarship Raffle

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SUNY Canton’s Canino School of Engineering Technology will hold their annual Open House to commemorate National Engineers Week from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8 in Nevaldine Hall.

Two young students play Jenga during Engineer's Week Open House.

Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which features more than 15 hands-on activities that are designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers. Attending high school juniors and seniors can enter a raffle to win a $2,000 or $1,400 SUNY Canton scholarship.

Two students attempt to grab a yellow cone with a mobile robotic arm.

Guests will get a glimpse into the college’s tech-focused programs by meeting faculty and learning about robotics, testing out virtual reality equipment, exploring game design techniques, meeting the college’s award-winning steel bridge team and more. Dinner will be provided, and guests can register by visiting the Engineers Week webpage.

Students play video games in the Esports Arena during Engineer's Week.

About SUNY Canton

As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.