Take advantage of your visit to our nation’s capitol by visiting the museums, monuments, and other landmarks for which Washington, DC is well known. Visit the Official Tourism Site of Washington, DC for things to see and do. In addition, be sure to check out the following options on GW’s campuses:
EXPLORE GW
GW’s Undergraduate Admissions Visitor Center, located in the Foggy Bottom Campus Academic Center at 801 22nd Street, NW, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On weekdays, admissions information sessions are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Foggy Bottom Campus tours are available at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Mount Vernon Campus tours are available at 12:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Admissions information sessions and Foggy Bottom Campus tours originate at the Admissions Visitor Center, while Mount Vernon Campus tours originate at the Mount Vernon Campus Quad (take The Vern Express shuttle to the Mount Vernon Campus). For additional information about admissions information sessions and campus tours, call (202) 994-6602 or visit the Undergraduate Admissions website.
DuPont
Now you can experience the thrills and excitement of the track as you sit behind the wheel of a full size NASCAR driving simulator and race the latest fully interactive, animated race game. The driving simulators is constructed to competition specifications and outfitted with the finest sound, video, computer and control systems. You'll feel the bass and vibration through your body as you strap yourself in and trade paint with some of NASCAR's top drivers on the circuit today. Find the DuPont driving simulator in the University Yard on Friday and Saturday from 11:30pm-5:30pm.
DuPont will also have more information in the Marvin Center Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 10:00am-4:00pm.
Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion. Representing Lockheed Martin will be their Owego, NY Facility, which has built a world-class reputation over 50 years as a leading integrator of advanced technologies and systems — solutions that enable military helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and ground-based vehicles to successfully perform their diverse missions. Visit Lockheed Martin, and see their Flying Simulator in the Marvin Center Friday and Saturday between 10:00am-4:00pm.
Discovery Communications
Find our friends from Discovery (the people who bring you the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, The Learning Channel, and more!) in the Marvin Center Friday afternoon and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. If you miss them in the Marvin Center, they will also be at the Kick-Off BBQ in University Yard. Talk to them to learn more about Discovery, as well as have the opportunity to sign up for a competition just for you!
Texas Instruments (TI)
Join Texas Instruments in a special session discussing TI technology and how it is being used throughout the competition, and in your every day life! The session will be given on Friday, May 30 at 10:00am and 1:00pm on the Marvin Center's fourth floor. Come early, as space is limited!
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA)
Unless you are a student in food science or a practicing food scientist, you might be asking yourself, "What is Food science?" Dictionary.com defines food science as "the study of the nature of foods and the changes that occur in them naturally and as a result of handling and processing,” but there is so much more to Food Technology! Visit the IFTSA Table in the Marvin Center on Saturday, May 31 to learn more about this intriguing field of study.
GW Computer Science Department
See GW’s Computer Science Department in action in the Marvin Center! Stop by the Marvin Center Thursday, Friday, or Saturday between 10:00am-4:00pm to see just what being a Computer Science major at GWU is all about—and what exciting ventures the students and faculty are embarking upon!
GW School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
There is much more to Engineering that building bridges! Visit faculty from GW’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in the Marvin Center Thursday, Friday, or Saturday between 10:00am-4:00pmto find out the many majors and career paths you can take with a degree in engineering.
GW Chemistry Department
Love chemistry? Learn all about Chemistry at GW by visiting the first floor of Corcoran Hall (at 21st and H Sts) throughout the weekend! On Thursday and Friday between 10:00am-4:00pm, exhibits and displays will be featured. On Saturday, join Chemistry faculty and current students in presentations and Q&A sessions. Stop in any time between 10:00am-4:00pm.
