Creating the Future

Engineers Week 2023 will run from February 20 to 24. This year’s theme — Creating the Future — Engineers play a vital role in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations. By working together to develop new technologies, products and opportunities, engineers create new possibilities that make the world a better place. Let’s inspire the next generation by celebrating all the ways engineers Create the Future!

Tell the world #WhatEngineersDo! Join our #Eweek2023 celebration of how engineers make a difference: February 20-24.

 

CLICK HERE to view the activity schedule.

Monday, February 20  –  Safety Monday with FHP

Location: Turkey Lake Service Plaza Parking Lot next to Restaurant Bldg.

Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

 

Let’s kick off Engineer’s Week by learning from FHP about Safety! Please take a moment to come by the Turkey Lake Service Plaza to see the seatbelt rollover simulator from FHP. See what happens in a vehicle rollover event. We all have a role in making our road safer for everyone and imagining the possible- Vision Zero!

Tuesday, February 21  –  Turnpike Tuesday

Location: Turnpike HQ Parking Lot

Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

 

 

Join the Turnpike team in the Turnpike HQ Parking Lot for the annual Cornhole Tournament and a tasty bite from a Food Truck.

Wednesday, February 22  –  Robotics Wednesday

Location: Turnpike HQ, Auditorium A

Time: 3 – 4 p.m.

 

 

Learn from the school kids that will help Create the Future as we host robotics
teams Super 7 and Zip Ties in-person at Turnpike HQ!

Thursday, February 23  –  Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Location: Turnpike HQ

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

 

Turnpike is partnering with WTS to help kids from Milwee Middle School learn about project delivery and engineering.

Friday, February 24  –  Engineering with Tildenville

Location: Tildenville Elementary School, 1221 Brick Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Time: 9 – 10:30 a.m.

 

 

We are headed back to Tildenville Elementary School to present to 5th grade students about a wide variety of engineering topics. Then they will join in the Chocolate Asphalt Activity.