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Students and teachers with interests in robotics and mechanical engineering from over 20 area middle and high schools enjoyed a first-hand look at displays containing some impressive hardware and projects at last weeks Dearborn Heights/Lawrence Technological University Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Fest. The Citys first-ever event of this type was held recently on the grounds of the Dearborn Heights HYPE Athletics Center.

A Lawrence Tech University professor poses with Nadia Fadel Bazzi.

Joining the students and teachers were LTU students and faculty, who were on-hand to meet with the students and answer questions about the numerous displays, which included robots in use by the University, as well as several motorsport vehicles that have been designed, built and raced by its engineering students.

The event was the brainchild of Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi and Dr. Badih Jawad, Lawrence Technological Universitys Mechanical, Robotics, and Industrial Engineering Department Chair & Professor and supported by several LTU College of Engineering Faculty Members. It was spectacular to host the first Dearborn Heights Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Fest, Bazzi said. I was delighted to see LTU bring its resources to Dearborn Heights and put them on display for our areas students. We are grateful for the partnership with Dr. Jawad and his colleagues at LTUs College of Engineering who played such an instrumental role in its success. Coming from the engineering profession myself, it gave me great pleasure to help promote all the exciting possibilities this profession offers with our young students. LTU is one of the nations premier engineering schools, so the students who attended this event got a first-hand look at projects that are being designed and built by the best of the best. I am also grateful to Hype Athletics for sharing its facilities with us, for the Crestwood High School Robotics Team for bringing their robots to display, and once again, to the students who represent Crestwoods National Honors Society for their help. I am also grateful to our friends at the Dearborn Heights Target store their display, which included custom baskets with mini drones, gift cards, and other summer gifts that were raffled off. It was also great to see some friends from the U.S. Navy and the Army National Guard who brought a hummer to display and engage the students. All-in-all, it was a great event!

Lawrence Tech students work on their car.

Source: City of Dearborn Heights

Target employees were on hand at Hype Athletics during the event.

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Lawrence Technological University Robotics and Mechanical Engineering Fest draws large crowd - Dearborn Press and Guide