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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Tuesday, February 17th
9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: Van Meter Hall and Downing Student Union
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

IdeaFestival Bowling Green is an annual one-day celebration of ideas and imagination designed to inspire the next generation of creators, thinkers, and innovators. Hosted by The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU since 2014 and created in cooperation with the original IdeaFestival® in Louisville, our event brings passionate and motivated middle and high school students and interested community members from throughout the region to the WKU campus for a morning of speaker sessions and an afternoon of minds-on, hands-on activities. The whole day highlights innovation, curiosity, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and creativity across a variety of fields. 

11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: 1st and 2nd floors of the Engineering and Biological Sciences building (EBS)
  • Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Are you looking to network with employers in manufacturing and technological industries? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!

The S.E.A.S. Mechatronics Fair will take place on Tuesday, February 17th on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Engineering and Biological Sciences building (EBS) from 11:00am - 2:00pm CT. 

Over 30 employers will be coming to WKU's Bowling Green campus, and they want to meet YOU! These employers will be expressing opportunities within their companies, such as networking events, internships, part-time/full-time jobs, and more. Why not take advantage of this free opportunity to showcase yourself in a positive light! So come on out and show them what you have to offer!

Want to know how you can stand out from others? Register for the fair and find out!


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