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.

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Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college’s career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 23 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and will be transitioning to the SUNYAC in Fall 2024. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.