Explore. Experiment. Engineer. Step into the Engineering Lab, where hands-on challenges bring the past, present, and future of engineering to life! Test your skills across structural, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and software engineering—pilot a helicopter, launch a ring with electromagnetism, hoist yourself up, program a Mars rover, and build an earthquake-proof structure. This interactive exhibit shows how engineering solves real-world problems, sparks curiosity in STEM, and connects to future careers. From Connecticut’s aviation legacy to innovations beyond our planet, discover how engineering shapes our world—and maybe your future. Ready? The lab is open!