U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCE) works with schools and organizations to expose students to engineering careers and opportunities. Through summer camps, events, school visits, and targeted recruiting for the WCE VIP Program, prospective engineering students are able to experience the problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity of engineering programs at FGCU.
VIP Program
The FGCU VIP Program produces engineering leaders with strong technical competence and professional skills to meet the challenges of Southwest Florida and beyond.
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Concrete Day
Toggle More InfoConcrete Exposure Day
COVID-19
Due to the recent concerns regarding COVID-19, all large gatherings through the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering have been canceled or postponed. Additional information will be provided at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
Each year FGCU, Florida Department of Transportation, and the Florida Concrete & Products Association join together to showcase the latest concrete industry practices. Professionals may receive up to 4 professional development hours for attending all sessions. Certificates will be provided at the conclusion of the last session.
March 31, 2020
Postponed due to COVID - 19
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum $750
Gold $500
Silver $250
Professionals: $50
Students & Faculty: Free, but must register
For additional information about the event, contact Claude Villiers or Rafael E. Jimenez.
For registration questions, contact Demica Mattia.Featured Speakers:
Ty Chiles
Walter Hanford
Mark LeMay
Omar Mejia
L.K. Nandam
Dewayne Thomas
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Engineering Student Organizations
Toggle More Info- American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- Construction Management Student Organization (CMSO)
- Engineering Community Outreach (ECO)
- Florida Engineering Society (FES)
- Florida Water Environmental Association (FWEA)
- Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Software Engineering Club (SEC)
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Collier County School Visits
Toggle More InfoThis year over 3,200 Collier County 7th graders were brought out by the Collier County School District to FGCU for a campus tour and to engage in various engineering activities. Each year the dates are determined by the Collier County School District in collaboration with the University.
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Engineering Ambassadors
Toggle More InfoWho are the ambassadors?
The ambassadors are a group of students who volunteer for the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCE). The primary responsibilities for an ambassador are to attend outreach events and to promote WCE. The ambassadors are in charge of advertising the engineering program and informing prospective students of the perks of being an engineering student at FGCU. Ambassador collaborate with the Outreach Specialist to create lessons and activities to take to local schools that demonstrate engineering concepts.
Some events the ambassadors attend include:
- Eagle Expo: Fall and Spring
- Events at local elementary, middle and high schools
- Building tours for perspective students
- Engineering Fair/Internship Fair
- VIP Events for incoming engineering students
Engineering Ambassador Requirements
- GPA of 2.5 or above
- Have a declared major in bioengineering, construction management, civil, environmental, environmental engineering, or software engineering
- Passed Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Programming, or Construction Seminar
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Complete an Ambassador Application
- Angela Aboudib
- Maria Aguilar
- William Angola
- Carolina Bado-Cortes
- Paul Basso
- Renee Bergeron
- Emma Bokowy
- Jocelyn Corcuera
- Vanessa Francisco
- Santiago Garcia
- Wilkenson Germain
- Jose Gonzales Estrada
- Devin Hanley
- Vladimir Hardy
- Luis Hernandez
- Michael Ifrim
- Jose Jimenez
- Chloe Johnson
- Kaylei Kambak
- Zoie Kassis
- Sean Laux
- Kamal Lawson
- Yilin Li
- Cindy Linh Lu
- Guillermo Lopez Rojas
- Tom Malestein
- Mari Mansano
- Rachel Matthews
- Yosvany Medina Pinera
- Rose Myers
- Izebella Michalsia
- Diana Montero
- Jeffry Munoz-Morataya
- Fernando Orellana
- Joshua Outerbridge
- Sheimy Paz Serpa
- Teddy Pupilla
- Isa Quiroz
- Christopher Romanchak
- Julian Read
- Elizabeth Recker
- Samantha Rende
- Pratick Scarff
- Katelyn Stewart
- Kimberly Sutter
- Jordan Tatum
- Jessica Walsh
- Josie Wiederkehr
- Nick Wright
- Brendan Zwiefel
- Angela Aboudib
- Maria Aguilar
- William Angola
- Nicolas Arcelin
- Anthony Arfuso
- Felipe Avila Meja
- Paul Basso
- Renee Bergerori
- Emma Bokowy
- Monica Castro
- Rachel Cepeda
- Jocelyn Corcuera
- Vanessa Francisco
- Santiago Garcia
- Wilkenson Germain
- Anthony Gomez
- Jose Gonzales Estrada
- Jana Grunewald
- Devin Hanley
- Vladimir Hardy
- Amy He
- Morgan Humphrey
- Jose Jimenez
- Kaylei Kambak
- Zoie Kassis
- Samuel Kozlowski
- Sean Laux
- Clayton Legro
- Yilin Li
- Cindy Linh Lu
- Tom Malestein
- Mari Mansano
- Karina McLaughlin
- Yosvany Medina Pinera
- Rose Myers
- Izebella Michalsia
- Diana Montero
- Jeffry Munoz
- Rebecca Nance
- Joshua Outerbridge
- Brandon Palomino
- Carina Pallele
- Cassie Payne
- Teddy Pupilla
- Julian Read
- Elizabeth Recker
- Samantha Rende
- Emelly Rodriguez
- Pratick Scarff
- Katelyn Stewart
- Anita Sze
- Gabriel Tamayo
- Jaxaria Treminio
- Jessica Walsh
- Josie Wiederkehr
- Austin Wise
- Nick Wright