February 21, 2026
Discover Engineering Day with UNCC
Enjoy activities throughout the Full Museum—all included with General Admission!
In celebration of National Engineers Week, Discovery Place Science and the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte present Discover Engineering Day on February 21.
From addressing global challenges to driving technological advancements, engineers use their creativity and expertise to make our lives more efficient, comfortable and connected.
To highlight engineering, UNC Charlotte faculty and students will lead interactive, drop-in experiences and presentations at Discovery Place Science.
Participating Clubs/Organizations:
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Engineering Technology
- Gold Rush Robotics
- American Society of Civil Engineers at UNC-Charlotte
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Charlotte Wind Energy Club
- Outreach Ambassadors
- W.S. Lee College of Engineering Leadership Academy
- Marine Energy Club
- National Society of Black Engineers UNC-Charlotte Chapter
- Charlotte Rocketry Club
Activities will Include:
- Seeing Sound through Fire
- Driving Robots
- Geometric Tower Design
- Hydropower Wonders
- Build a Straw-cture
- Windmill Workshop
- Miniature Wave Tank
- Snap Circuits