Saturday Engineering for Everyone
Saturday Engineering for Everyone is an open and free lecture series aimed at non-engineers of all backgrounds who are interested in learning about engineering.
Talks take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), just off the lobby of the ECE Building, located at 306 N. Wright St., Urbana.
Metered parking is available on Wright Street south of University Avenue, and in the north parking structure off University Avenue between Mathews and Goodwin avenues.
Jan 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 Spring 2023

Gamifying Engineering Education: Moving the Classroom into Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality provides a disruptive platform for teaching and learning, in an immersive, realistic and, most importantly, interactive three-dimensional environment.
Raluca Ilie
Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), 306 N. Wright St., Urbana, IL

This year we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the transistor, a tiny device that paved the way for modern electronics.
John Dallesasse
Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), 306 N. Wright St., Urbana, IL

So, you think you know what computer chips look like? In this lecture, Professor Kumar will talk about some chips his lab has developed that are built on plastic – they can roll, they can bend, and they may cost less than a penny.
Rakesh Kumar
Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), 306 N. Wright St., Urbana, IL

Finding Gas Pump Skimmers Using Mobile Phones
Card skimmers are small devices that can fit on top of real card readers at self-service terminals such as gas pumps or ATMs. They easily blend in with the machine, making them hard to spot.
Maxwell Bland
Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), 306 N. Wright St., Urbana, IL

Unleashing the invisible world of wireless signals
Smart cities, autonomous vehicles and the smart metaverse all rely on embedded systems that are engaging with the physical environment through sensors. That means a home that monitors your activities and health status, learns your habits and preferences, and automatically controls lighting, air conditioning, and more.
Elahe Soltanaghai
Grainger Auditorium (ECEB 1002), 306 N. Wright St., Urbana, IL