Light-Up Card with Music (recommended age: grade 6+): Greeting cards have changed greatly over the years. What once used to be a simple piece of printed paper has now evolved into sounds and lights. Join us as we explore electrical engineering by building greeting cards from scratch that not only light up, but also have customizable sound! 

Two workshops are available starting at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., running 70 minutes each.

Light-Up Card (all ages): Greeting cards have changed greatly over the years. What once used to be a simple piece of printed paper has now evolved into lights. Join us as we explore electrical engineering by building greeting cards from scratch that light up! 

Two workshops are available starting 11:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., running 55 minutes each.

Drone Programming (recommended age: grade 6+): It's a bird! It's a plane! No ... it's a drone! Explore software engineering by building a graphical interface, which will be used to send commands to a mini-drone. Participants will learn how to program a drone to execute a wide variety of exciting commands. 

Three workshops are available starting at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m., running 85 minutes each.

Prosthetic Hand (recommended age: grade 6+): We use our hands for so many things. Can you imagine what life would be like without a hand? Help us give back to those in need by exploring systems and mechanical engineering by building a real prosthetic hand, which will be donated to a child who was born without one. 

One workshop is available starting at 10:15 a.m., running 115 minutes.

Life Cycles (recommended age: grade 6+): No child forgets their first bicycle. Working together, participants will explore mechanical engineering by constructing a BMX-style bicycle that will be donated to members of the community in need. 

One workshop is available starting at 9:15 a.m., running 115 minutes. 

Soldering (recommended age: grade 6+): Did you know that metal can be used to "glue" things together? Explore soldering by creating a spinning wheel that will make you feel just like you are on your very own game show! 

Three workshops are available starting at 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:45 a.m., running 85 minutes each.

Line-Following Robot (recommended age: grade 6+): Ever wonder how a Roomba works? How does it know where to go? How does it know not to fall down stairs? This activity will demonstrate electrical engineering as you construct a line-following robot with only the use of basic circuitry. 

Three workshops are available starting at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:45 a.m., running 70 minutes each.

(I) Sim Lab and (II) Common Test Systems Architecture Lab: (I) Visit the Sim Lab for a demonstration and experience the virtual manufacturing environment created by Collins Aerospace's Model-Based Manufacturing (MBM) team. The environment was created using video-game technology and allows for the virtual build and evaluation of new products before the actual product is made. (II) Join the Test-System Lab team for a demonstration that includes a presentation of our two Common Test System Architecture top-level test stations that are used to functionally test many of the products manufactured by Collins Aerospace on the production floor before they are shipped to the customer. 

Tours are available at 8:50 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:50 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 11:20 a.m., running 100 minutes each.

*(I) CAMEL Lab and (II) MA700 Systems Lab: (I) In CAMEL (Component and Material Evaluation Lab), you will see the microscopic worlds that exist in everyday objects using our Scanning Electron Microscope, explore the fascinating internal workings of common electronic devices with our 3D CT X-Ray, and witness the beautiful kaleidoscope of color that helps prevent counterfeiting, viewed through our high-powered microscopes. (II) With the Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system, advanced situational awareness and flexible and intuitive decision-making tools combine with total connectivity to enhance the safety, efficiency, and predictability of every mission–for business and commercial aircraft, as well as military platforms. Available features–such as the industry's first touch-control primary flight displays, integrated head-up vision systems, and powerful weather-threat detection–help pilots fly with precision anytime, anywhere. 

*Tours of CAMEL Lab and MA700 Systems Lab are restricted to U.S. citizens only.

Tours are available at 9:05 a.m., 9:35 a.m., 10:05 a.m., 10:35 a.m., and 11:05 a.m., running 100 minutes each.

(I) Concept Flight Deck Lab and (II) Displays Demo Lab: (I) This concept flight deck was developed to integrate and evaluate new and near-term Collins technology. These capabilities include Vision Systems (Synthetic, Enhanced, and Combined Vision), Pilot Support Systems that monitor the pilot's fatigue level through eye tracking, and haptic seats that can be used to alert the pilot in new and novel ways. (II) The Display Products Demo Room showcases both current and future-state Avionics Display Technology. Stop in to see our head down flight displays that can be seen on commercial airliners, military helicopters, and business jets! Other highlights include LED backlights, optical bonding, 3D, touch-screens, and emissive displays. 

Tours are available at 8:50 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:50 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 11:20 a.m., running 100 minutes each.

F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System: Check out your "Top Gun" skills by viewing the F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System and 3D head scanning fitting demos. Learn how fighter pilots today are able to see 360 degrees around the airplane almost like it wasn't there.

*Tours of F-35 Helmet Mounted Display System is restricted to U.S. citizens only.

Tours are available at 9:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 11:45 a.m., running for 60 minutes each.