STEM School Students Visit the Faculty of Engineering at 6th of October University
The Community Service and Environmental Development Sector organized a visit and exploratory tour for STEM School students at the Faculty of Engineering at 6th of October University, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Hinar Abu El-Magd, Vice Dean for Environmental Affairs.
The students were welcomed and given a comprehensive tour of the faculty, including an introduction to the various departments and laboratories. They received detailed explanations of the available equipment and facilities, with the participation of faculty members and teaching assistants who were keen to help the students and answer their questions.
An introductory lecture was also given to the students in the Measurement Lab, which included a practical demonstration of several devices and experiments, most notably:
Introducing students to the use of the Pressure Measurement Unit in the Measurement Lab.
Conducting an experiment to calibrate the atmospheric pressure sensor that the students had with them, recording the differences in the height of the liquid column, and then calibrating the sensor based on the measured values.
Explaining the operating principle of the manometer, how to connect it, and how to read the Gauge Pressure reading, which is the difference in the height of the liquid column when a fluid is pumped through a tube. The concept of vacuum pressure and methods for measuring it using a manometer were explained.
Several practice problems were solved using a manometer to reinforce understanding and solidify the students' practical skills.
The practical applications of the measurements observed by the students were discussed and linked to industrial and engineering uses.
The visit concluded with great interaction from the students, who showed keen interest in the practical experiments, confirming that they benefited from the tour and the deeper understanding it provided of applied engineering principles.