04/20/22

By FHSU University Communications

HAYS, Kan. – The 63rd annual Western Kansas Technology Education Fair at Fort Hays State University is set for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 29, in Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The fair offers the opportunity for junior high and high school students from around the state who are enrolled in technology education classes to display their projects they have worked on this school year.

The coliseum is open to the public for viewing the projects, which range from wood furniture and metal works to CAD drawings and drafting.

Doors open to the public at 8 a.m., and an awards ceremony is set for approximately 3:30 p.m.

Each entry is judged and awarded a ribbon or medal. Awards also are given for winners of several live competitions that take place during the day, including communication, metric 500 racing, tech challenge (quiz bowl), and problem solving.

Students in FHSU's Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA) run the entire fair.