FOR INVITED GUESTS ONLY
Our event has a structured itinerary that begins in the morning and goes through the afternoon.
Please grab a bite prior to arrival or pack a snack for the morning. Lunch will be provided in the department sessions, but timing varies.
Dress comfortably, there will be some walking around.
If you need special accommodations please let us know (discoverengineering@seas.ucla.edu)
ARRIVAL
(If you have been invited to the CEED or Fast Track Session, please arrive by 7:30AM)
The day will begin with a General Session in Royce Hall promptly at 9:00 A.M. Doors will open at 8:30 am. Los Angeles traffic is legendary, so please allow yourself plenty of time to arrive.
The Coffee House in Kerchkoff Hall will be open at 7:00 so if you end up arriving early, you can grab some coffee. Just note that no food or drinks are allowed in Royce Hall, so have time to finish it before the 9am start.
9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. General Session - Royce Hall Theater
Doors open at 8:30am
Speaker Agenda
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Welcome and Introductions |
Richard Wesel Associate Dean, UCLA Samueli |
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Message from the Dean |
Jayathi Y. Murthy Dean, UCLA Samueli |
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Introduction of the Departments by the Chairs |
Introduction Song Li Chair, Bioengineering Panagiotis Christofides Chair,Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Ertugrul Taciroglu Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering Eliezer Gafni Interim Chair, Computer Science Greg Pottie Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering Bruce Dunn Chair, Materials Science and Engineering Tim Fisher Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Overview of Freshmen Design Series and Closing Remarks | Richard Wesel Associate Dean, UCLA Samueli |
10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Department and Major Sessions
Following the General Session, guests will be led in groups from Royce to their next location by department to various locations. Each Department will host their own agenda and you will meet the department chair, other faculty, current students, alumni, and department staff.
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Bioengineering La Kretz Hall (Rm 110)
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Dodd Hall (Rm 147)
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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Franz Hall (Rm 1178)
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Materials Science and Engineering Math (Rm 4000A)
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Kaplan Hall (Rm A51)
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Young Hall (Rm CS50)
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Computer Science Royce Hall Theater
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Undeclared Engineering Please attend the department session that you RSVP’d for and plan to join them for lunch. |
12:30 – 1:30 P.M. Lunch and Informal Meet & Greet
Immediately following the department session you will have the opportunity to eat lunch with faculty, students, alumni, and staff. This will be an informal meet & greet and a great opportunity to introduce yourself and ask questions.
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Bioengineering La Kretz Hall/South Campus Student Center
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Dickson Court North
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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Franz Courtyard and Court of Science
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Materials Science and Engineering Math Sciences 4000A Patio
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Powell Courtyard
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Young Hall Patio and Court of Science
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Computer Science Dickson Court South
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Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity (CEED) Invitation only. see CEED Agenda for location |
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Supplemental Afternoon Activities
The below events overlap and you are free participate at your convenience.
UCLA Engineering Ambassador Tours
Meet our UCLA Engineering Ambassadors! They will be offering tours of Engineering and provide you more about our facilities, answer questions, and share their experiences. Starting point is at the front of Boelter Hall, near the Student Group Fair. Tours will be on-going until 3:30.
You are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
Engineering Student Organizations Fair in the Court of Sciences
Talk to student leaders and discover first hand what some of the many Engineering Student Organizations have to offer you. Getting involved is critical to your success at UCLA. We have 44 clubs and over 80 projects with a wide range of interests and levels of involvement. We invite you to check out as many as you want and find the best fit for you!
Engineering Information sessions in Mong Learning Center (Engineering VI, first floor):
1:30 Education Abroad Program (EAP): Engineering Info Session
Interested in studying abroad? One of our Student Affairs Academic Counselors will be on hand to answer questions.
3:00 Undergraduate Research and Internship Opportunities
Our Director for Undergraduate Research and Internship Opportunities will give and overview and answer questions about how to start taking advantage of these activities.
UCLA Samueli Makerspace Open House
1:00-4:00pm in Boelter Hall 1805 and 2808
Here, students can build personal projects, hold group activities such as workshops and hackathons, and participate in a robot hockey league. The space is supervised by trained student staff members, and is open, free of charge, to all UCLA students.
SEASnet Computer Labs will be open for viewing
Computer Labs located in Boelter Hall rooms 2684, 4404, 4405, and 4442
Explore the campus on your own*
Download the self-guided tour podcast to explore the rest of campus on your own or download a self-guided brochure here. A Self-guided tour brochure is included in your welcome packet. The campus is large and there are hills; you are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
HOUSING TOURS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON SUNDAY APRIL 5th, 2020. For Housing Tours, we invite you to take advantage of Bruin Day on Saturday April 11th.
Detailed Agenda Maps of the day’s activities will be included in the welcome packets distributed at the General Session.