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The show uses the planetarium’s new digital technology to move through the solar system and look at new evidence from the Mars Science Laboratory rover (“Curiosity”) that, in the distance past, Mars had a habitat conducive to life. Combining full dome videos, the simulation potential of the new digital projector, amazing images shot right on Mars and stirring music, the 45-minute show is suitable for all ages.

Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 12. Admission is free. Note that the show will begin on time, with no late entrance permitted. The Hardin Planetarium is located at the corner of College Heights Boulevard and State Street.

Show times and dates are:

• Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, May 12, 2 p.m.

Contact: Ronn Kistler, (270) 745-4044.

Also at 1 p.m.

To register: https://www.mathworks.com/company/events/webinars/wbnr76441.html?s_v1=53638046_1-4LZGZ

In this webinar professor Richard Hill will explain how you can use redesigned Controls Tutorials for MATLAB and Simulink to invert the classroom and create a more active learning environment. The popular web-based tutorials now feature a modern design, enhanced content, and the latest control and analysis capabilities available in MATLAB and Simulink. Learn about the various ways in which the Controls Tutorials have been used in control system courses to enhance how students learn essential control design techniques.

The webinar will also show how you can engage students in Project-Based learning using new capabilities in Simulink for easily interfacing with low-cost target hardware such as Arduino and LEGO® MINDSTORS® NXT.

Please allow approximately 60 minutes to attend the presentation and Q&A session.

About the Presenter: Dr. Richard Hill is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Detroit Mercy. Since joining the faculty he has spent two visiting stints at Ford Motor Company first working on diagnostics for hybrid electric vehicles and then to develop a course on the modeling and control of advanced electric vehicles.  His research interests lie in the areas of vehicle control, control and diagnosis of discrete-event systems, modular and hierarchical control, and engineering education. He received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. 

Engineering Expo

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Engineering and Biological Sciences Building 

BBQ lunch provided. 

See the projects of WKU students from all three programs, at every level of their study.  From the freshmen's bugs, bridges and ball launchers to the seniors'  capstone projects for industry, researchers, and entrepreneurs, there's sure to be something to interest you.  And don't miss the displays and products from our ASCE, ASME, and IEEE competitions. Our steel bridge and two of our robots are going on to national and international competitions! 

Engineering Family Reunion

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 
EBS - outdoors if it's fine, in the upper hall if it's not 

Meet old friends (remember the faculty?) and renew the friendships forged in the furnaces of thermodynamics, competitions, and differential equations.  Network and show your accomplishments and your families.  Hearty hors d'oeuvres provided.  Remarks will begin at 5:00 p.m.