Scholarships, Prizes Up for Grabs at SUNY Canton Engineer's Week Open House
Canton, NY (02/02/2026) — SUNY Canton's Canino School of Engineering Technology will host their Engineer's Week Open House event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 in Nevaldine Hall.
Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which features more than 10 hands-on activities that are designed to inspire students to pursue STEM careers.
Guests will get a glimpse into the college's tech-focused programs by testing out virtual reality equipment, exploring game design techniques, experimenting with 3D printing, and more.
The evening's main event will be a two-person team competition to design and assemble a marshmallow launcher. High school juniors and seniors on the winning team will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, and the second-place team will each receive a $700 scholarship. The third-place prize is a Lego set.
Dinner will be provided, and guests can register by visiting https://www.canton.edu/engineers/.
Discover SUNY Canton, where innovation meets opportunity. The college's career-focused educational programs emphasize hands-on and applied learning opportunities in digital design, engineering technology, health, information technology, management, public service, and veterinary technology. Faculty members bring real-world experience and exceptional academic expertise to the classroom. As a leader in online education, SUNY Canton offers unmatched flexibility with hundreds of courses and 25 comprehensive degree programs offered completely online. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the SUNYAC. In addition to its 15 traditional teams, SUNY Canton offers coed varsity esports and cheerleading.
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