About this Event
Massey University welcomes you to take an inside look into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Food Technology (Honours) programmes. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the world of Food Technology and Engineering with our lecturers and current students. You will get hands-on experience working in our labs.
This is a free event during the school holidays for Year 11-13 high school students. It would suit students currently studying maths, physics, and chemistry who are interested to learn where these subjects could take them.
Students interested in Engineering
Build a 3D Printed Formula Style Racing Car - including soldering the electronics. Interact with our LoRE Robots that can be programmed to move in a designated space. Program Massey built musical keyboards, and control the robotic arm to write something on a piece of paper. Work on an electronics activity to control a small DC fan using a temperature sensor and get to see the various Degree Projects our students have been working on, as well as interacting with our students and lecturers. Personalise your own Laser cut FREE gift and see first hand all our machines operational and visit our hands on workshop.
Students interested in Food Technology
Learn all about the cheese making process, making a simple fresh cheese using the same principles used in the food industry today. Learn how to make alginate pearl balls; playing with colours and creating a similar pearl ball found in bubble tea drinks. Look at the good microorganisms that are in yoghurt; learning why we need to understand the physics of food flow; take part in food tasting sessions; and our Sports Drink Game - plus FREE Ice-cream!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Massey University Albany School Of Food And Advanced Technology, Kell Drive, Auckland, New Zealand
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