NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Moftah Ali, professor of engineering technology, showed students from Lakeview High School the workings of a circuit board during the sixth annual Engineering Technology Symposium and Manufacturing Day held Monday as part of Manufacturing Month this October.  About 70 students from area high schools attended the event, which featured presentations by professionals in the manufacturing industry and hands-on activities.  Faculty from the Department of Engineering Technology and industry partners discussed career opportunities, degree programs and certificates available for ET graduates. Information on the NSU’s Department of Engineering Technology is available at www.nsula.edu/engtech.