What

More than 150 Clark County high school students will attend an Entertainment Engineering and Design career fair, where major entertainment companies will showcase some of the top engineering careers in the industry.

When

Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where

Lobby and Auditorium of Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Details

Leaders in the entertainment engineering field, such as Cirque du Soleil, Flying by Foy, Fisher Technical Services, and Stage Technologies will talk with high school students about internships and careers in the industry.

The Entertainment Engineering and Design program at UNLV combines courses from engineering and fine arts to develop artistic and technical elements of modern stage production. It's the first of its kind in the United States. The program began roughly five years ago at UNLV with four students and now enrolls more than 100, with graduates making their mark on the high-impact shows of the Las Vegas Strip.

In the program, students learn engineering principles, coupled with aesthetic design, to help to find creative ways to captivate worldwide audiences who demand innovative entertainment.

Media

Media are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Megan Downs at (702) 895-0898 .