Southfield, Mich. (Feb. 13, 2026) — What does it really feel like to be an engineer?
Lawrence Technological University gave high school students a firsthand experience during its immersive Engineer for a Day event on Feb. 13. Students stepped into LTU labs and learning spaces to experience hands-on challenges, explore cutting-edge technology, and soak up the creativity and problem-solving that define engineering careers.
The event introduced participants to a wide range of engineering disciplines, including robotics, mechanical and biomedical engineering, civil engineering, artificial intelligence, motorsports engineering and audio technology. Students worked closely alongside LTU faculty and staff in interactive sessions that reflected the university’s signature emphasis on experiential learning and real-world career preparation.
Notable event activities:
Ready to make your engineering dreams a reality? Apply today.
Lawrence Technological University is one of only 13 independent, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932, and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU, which offers communication training programs of the former Specs Howard School, and LTU’s growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report lists it in the top tier of best in the Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.