Photo gallery: KU engineering expo

K-12 students from around the area participate in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science at the 2014 KU Engineering Expo.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Isaac Seybold, 10, right, takes control of a flight simulator while his classmates at Kennedy Elementary school watch during the annual Engineering Expo Friday at KU. Kindergarten through 12th graders participated in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Elementary school students experience a close encounter with a Nao robot during a presentation the KU Robotics Club Friday at the annual Engineering Expo. Kindergarten through 12th graders participated in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Stephanie Wallace, left, takes a jump on her imaginary skies, while Sarah Benard, right, weaves between flags on an Olympic downhill course in an activity Friday at the annual Engineering Expo. The two girls are from Eisenhower Elementary school at Ft. Leavenworth. Kindergarten through 12th graders participated in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Schwegler elementary school students watch a programmed robot maneuver through an obstacle course Friday at the annual Engineering Expo at KU. Kindergarten through 12th graders participated in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Blue Valley Northwest high school students have their eyes on a live broadcast of the U.S. vs. Canada Olympic semi-final hockey game while they wait to enter the pasta bridge competition Friday at the annual Engineering Expo. Kindergarten through 12th graders participated in design competitions, displays, and hands-on activities in engineering, math and science.