Engineering combines creativity, curiosity, and scientific thinking to transform ideas into technologies that shape our everyday lives—from the electronics in our phones to the systems that power music and communication. In this program, students will explore the science of sound and discover how electricity, magnetism, and thoughtful engineering design work together to turn simple signals into the sounds we hear every day.

Join us for the 2026 Youth Technical Program of the IEEE EMC+SIPI Symposium in Dallas, TX, where we’ll learn about sound science and how to craft a speaker from everyday materials!

Location: Hilton Anatole, De La Salle Room
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free

Open to children ages 6-19. Due to IEEE legal requirements, parents are required to escort their children and stay for the duration of the activity. Please pre-register via the Registration portal or check onsite at the registration desk to see if there are any openings for additional participants.

Stephanie Zajac

Youth Technical Program Chair

Stephanie Zajac is a Radiation Effects Engineer at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, and is excited to introduce young minds to the unique joys of Science and Engineering. Stephanie recognizes the positive impact that mentorship can have on students of all ages and enjoys encouraging their curiosity and natural proclivity for exploration.