UNM Engineering opens labs for student tour on Nov. 14

The University of New Mexico School of Engineering will host an open house on Nov. 14 to give high school students, undecided college applicants, and their families a direct look at engineering coursework. The event takes place at the Centennial Engineering Center in Albuquerque, where visitors can walk through active research labs and interact with current student engineers.

Participants will observe capstone projects and research in fields including mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as computer science. The school aims to show what daily life is like for a Lobo Engineer by allowing guests to see real problems being solved in the lab settings. Staff from the Engineering Student Success Center will also be present to discuss scholarship opportunities and financial aid options available to new students.

The open house runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 14. Tours of the labs and facilities begin frequently throughout the afternoon, allowing attendees to drop in at times that suit their schedules. Registration is not required, so visitors can simply arrive with any questions they have about the major or the university experience.

Free parking is available in lots A, B, C, and P near the engineering building. Additional spaces are open in the Cornell Parking Structure on Redondo Drive and the Yale Parking Structure off Lomas Boulevard. Drivers should avoid parking in reserved spaces, handicap spots, fire lanes, or along yellow curbs. For further details, interested parties can contact the Engineering Student Success Center at 505-277-4354 or email tours@unm.edu.