LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — High school students from across the region converged on Lima on Friday to explore their passion for engineering. Two dozen students attended the event at the Engineering, Education and Manufacturing Center at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.
Engineering Discovery Day gave participants a chance to learn about programs at Ohio State Lima and the steps they need to take to pursue careers in the field. Students also had the opportunity to build and test a catapult. Organizers hope the event also helps students make the industry connections necessary to begin their careers.
“We are have some industry partners here today, so they're actually hearing from folks in the field. They're hearing from some students that are in the field already and working on capstone projects and things like that. So they're actually getting getting hands on in the labs,” said Ashley Marsh, director of enrollment for Lima and Marion OSU campuses.
“I'm really interested in robotics, but as a whole, like, I'm not sure if that's really where I'm gonna go. But engineering is, like, as a whole, just really interesting for me. And mechanical engineering is also the peak for me,” said Larry Mauk-Johnson, a junior from Bowling Green.
Students also have the opportunity to return for Buckeye Preview Days every month. Plans are also underway for an open house in April for students who have already been admitted.
