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Southern Polytechnic State University February 12, 2001
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Southern Polytechnic "turns ideas into reality" with National Engineer's Week Feb. 17- 24

Students and faculty from Southern Polytechnic State University will be celebrating National Engineer's Week 2001 February 17 - 24 with various events on campus. The week is themed "Turning Ideas Into Reality" and will include a luncheon and other special programs.

Started in 1951, National Engineer's Week is an annual event spotlighting the work done by engineers across the nation. "Engineer's Week is a wonderful reminder of the tremendous achievements of today's engineers. Southern Polytechnic is very proud to sponsor these activities. We are especially pleased that our students are able to develop a better appreciation and understanding of the industry though our faculty," said Richard Aynsley, dean of technology at Southern Polytechnic State University.

The week's schedule is as follows:

"Turning Ideas Into Reality"
National Engineer's Week 2001 Celebration at Southern Polytechnic State University
 
 
Saturday, February 17
Math Counts 2001
 

A regional math competition designed for junior high school-age students, Math Counts 2001 will be held in the Southern Polytechnic Burruss Complex. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and testing begins at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public during the Count Down Round at 11 a.m. Awards will be presented at noon. The event is hosted by the Cobb Chapter of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) and the SPSU Student Chapter of GSPE.

Tuesday, February 20
Engineer's Week Luncheon

The Engineer's Week Luncheon will be held at 11: 30 a.m. in the Southern Polytechnic Student Center Ballroom. The keynote address will be by Joseph Redden, superintendent of the Cobb County School District.

 
 
Thursday, February 22
Job Fair/Career Day

Employers from metro Atlanta, and Georgia, will be on campus from to talk to prospective employees. Also, on February 24, 2001, SPSU will be the host for the annual Science Olympiad from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.