Hosted by UAB’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
The UAB chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will host its annual Kids in Engineering event during two days in February. Students in grades 4-6 can choose either February 15 (8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) or February 22 (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). A maximum of 80 students can be hosted per day.
As in years past, participants will take part in a variety of activities and competitions designed to provide insight into different types of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts.
Directions and Parking
The Business-Engineering Complex (BEC) is located on the west side of the campus of UAB, which is in the Southside area of Birmingham, Alabama. The street address is 1150 10th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4461.
Off-street parking is located directly behind the BEC (Lot 15). Street parking is also available.
The BEC is easily accessible from three major thoroughfares:
I-65 Northbound
Exit onto 8th Avenue South (University Boulevard). Turn right on 13th Street, then right again on 10th Avenue South. The BEC will be on your right.
I-65 Southbound
Exit onto 4th Avenue South. Turn right on 13th Street, continue to 10th Avenue South and turn right. The BEC will be on your right.
Highway 280 (Red Mountain Expressway)
Exit onto 8th Avenue South (University Boulevard) and turn right. Travel to 13th Street South and turn left. Turn right on 10th Avenue South, and the BEC will be on your right.