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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/08/2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Electrical and Computer Engineering Building
Categories
Saturday Engineering for Everyone is an open and free lecture series aimed at people of all backgrounds interested in learning about engineering.
Talks take place from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Room 1013 of the ECE Building, located at 306 N. Wright St., Urbana.
Free bagels, coffee, and juice will be available at 10:30 in the lobby.
Metered parking is available on Wright Street south of University Avenue and in the north parking structure off University Avenue between Mathews and Goodwin Avenues.
Summary:
How does a wind turbine generate electricity? What makes an electric car move? How does a speaker produce music? Electromechanical energy conversion is at the heart of many technologies that shape our modern world.
This seminar will explore the fascinating process of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy—and vice versa—through an engaging, hands-on approach. Using live demonstrations, we’ll showcase how simple motors and generators work, uncover the science behind energy conversion, and examine real-world applications such as renewable energy, electric transportation, and everyday appliances. Whether lighting a bulb with a hand-crank generator or visualizing the forces that drive an electric motor, these interactive demos will make complex concepts easy to grasp.
No prior technical knowledge is required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore! Join us for a fun and insightful session where physics, engineering, and technology come to life through practical demonstrations.
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
