UMSL Engineering Events

Explore upcoming events hosted by the UMSL School of Engineering. For information on programs designed to inspire future engineers, please visit our K–12 Camps and Education page for details on camps and educational activities for younger learners.

January 17, 2026, 9:30am-4:30pm

Engineering Ambassadors: Science Center's Community STEM Showcase

This annual event, held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The event seeks to highlight the wide array of contributions made by individuals and organizations within the STEM community.

Contact: Dr. George Nnanna or Ms. Iriah Wilkerson


February 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Project MFG Additive Manufacturing Competition

Saint Louis University

Partnership with AMICSTL This competition showcases the latest in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. It tests skills related to the additive manufacturing process, from design, economics, and change orders to slicing, post-processing, and assembly. Teams mirror real workplace dynamics in a competitive setting, fostering team interdependence, time and budget constraints, and promoting strategic “production” approaches

Contact: Dr. Hamid Sanei or Dr. George Nnanna


March 13, 2026 

PI Day celebration with Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)

Speaker, Networking, Interaction with Students

Contact: Ms. Iriah Wilkerson, Dr. Xin Wang, Dr. Hamid Sanei, Dr. George Nnanna


April 9, 2026

Broadening Participation in Engineering

Mentorship and Panel Leadership, Innovation, and Overcoming Barriers

Contact: Ms. Iriah Wilkerson, Dr. Xin Wang, Dr. Hamid Sanei, Dr. George Nnanna