Nexus program and Math Kangaroo @ McMaster University

 

Post-Secondary Prep Program for Grades 11-12 Students (NEXUS Program)

This program is offered by the McMaster-supported organization Mathstronauts (https://mathstronauts.ca/). 

Preparing for post-secondary requires a focus on both technical skills, but also transferable soft skills. 

Participants of the NEXUS Program (https://mathstronauts.ca/programs/nexus-program/) will:

=develop in-demand coding skills in the Python programming language

=be introduced to AI technologies and apply machine learning principles in a central project

=learn tools and strategies to develop time management, studying and note taking skills

=receive mentorship and guidance from a current Masters of Engineering instructor

=learn what it feels like to be a post-secondary student.

Please feel free to share information about this excellent offering with your students via the flyer (attached).

To learn more, see the flyer or Program Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCc2B8T3T-I&feature=youtu.be).

To register, go to the Registration Portal (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrIcgWqLtVj4a8LcF2LFnqPnsHqc_GEtp8wZ-BmDss2VEXdQ/viewform).

Registration Deadline: February 7, 2022 (extended). Enrol early as spots are very limited. 

Math Kangaroo competition for grades 1-12 (online, 19 and 20 March)

Please see attached posters for the competition and training information.

Registration for the contest and training is open. If you have questions, please forward their emails to info@mathkangaroocanada.com.

Go CODE Girl - University of Waterloo

 

Go CODE Girl is a free program that provides an exciting opportunity for girls in Grades 7-10 across Ontario to learn about the exciting world of coding and software development and discover opportunities in computing and engineering fields.  This year’s Go Code Girl Event will show you why data science matters and how you can change the world with it. You will learn about all the amazing things data scientists do, work on a cool project with real data sets and listen to some amazing female data scientists as they share their careers, passions and challenging but fun work they do with data!  Event attendees will automatically be put in a draw to win one of three Arduino UNO Kits with a starter guide! Registration is now open! Spots are limited and can be found in the registration system under the Women in Engineering 2022 season. If you do not already have an account, you can learn how to make one by visiting our Registration Guidelines page.

Register Here

Engineering Science Quest

We will open registration for in-person summer camps this Monday, January 24th at 12:00pm! We hope you're as excited as us to join us this summer in person for exciting hands-on activities in our STEM and Tech camps! Start planning your summer today! 

ESQ Summer 2022 Camp Offerings Bursaries and Awards are available! We recommend making an account in advance so you're all when registration opens! If you do not already have an account, you can learn how to make one by visiting our Registration Guidelines page. At this time we will open registration for our planned in person programming. 

We will have details for our virtual camp offerings in a future newsletter. Please note, our in person programming is subject to change in response to a change in government regulations, Public Health Guidelines and/or University policies. 

Register Here: LINK

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*New* High School After School Club

Want to learn more about the different streams of engineering and their applications? Join us for a virtual program for students in Grade 9-11 that will explore six different engineering streams through hands-on projects and discussions with mentors from those fields. Each week we will cover a different engineering stream including Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, and Nanotechnology! Registration will open on Friday, January 21st at 1:00pm. Once open, the program will be found in the registration system under the ESQ Winter 2022 (Jan - Apr) season. If you do not already have an account, you can learn how to make one by visiting our Registration Guidelines page.

Register Here

Registration for the University of British Columbia national Michael Smith Science Challenge is now open for any grade 9 or 10 student. The rule is you can not have completed a grade 11 science course. The 2022 Challenge will be run entirely online – students will complete the challenge entirely online at home. No teacher invigilation is required. The 2022 official writing day is Tuesday, February 15, 2022 The fee is $6.25 Send Mr Pearce an email if you are interested / have paid the fee --> pearced@hdsb.ca Instructions on how to register will follow. This challenge will be a one-hour, timed contest to be started and completed between 09:00 am -11:00 pm Eastern Standard Time on  February 15, 2022. Students will complete the challenge individually either at home or in school, following school/district safety requirements (such as learning remotely or staying within the learning cohort). The challenge will consist of eight timed sections of randomized questions on the following topics: Astronomy, Earth Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry. Each question will be randomized in some fashion – mostly the numerical input – such that each student’s set of questions will be unique. Students may seek information during the contest from existing content in books or on the web, but may not seek assistance from another individual in person or remotely.

U of T Engineering Outreach Winter 2022 Virtual Programming

 

Registration for all High School Virtual Programs will open on Monday, January 10th, 2022, at 8:00 AM ET.

 

These programs are offered for participants who are currently in grades 5 and above (2021-2022 school year).                                                   

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Program details and information about bursaries can be found by clicking on the program title below.

 

We are now accepting bursary applications for these programs. Full bursary information and application details can be found here.

Virtual | STEM Enrichment Courses |  Grades 9 - 12  | $250 | January 22nd - February 12th (Cohort 1) & February 26th - March 19th (Cohort 2)

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge and excite highly-motivated students from grades 9 through 12 in various areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Led by upper-undergraduate and graduate engineering students, students explore advanced engineering topics and the range of projects engineers work on in order to build a better society. Students will realize what it means to be a well-rounded engineer in this community-oriented, remote and accessible virtual environment.

• Grade 9/10 – Ethics in Modern Medicine and Biotechnology
• Grade 11/12 – Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
• Grade 11/12 – Forensic Engineering: Investigating Engineering Materials

 

Virtual | Global Engineering Challenge | Grades 9 – 12 | $350 | January 22nd - March 19th

The Global Engineering Challenge mimics capstone-style undergraduate courses and is designed for those who have an interest in problem-solving. Guided by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, participants develop effective solutions to resolve global challenges.

• Grade 9/10 – Software Development: Addressing Youth Mental Health
• Grade 11/12 – 3D Modelling: Ocean Clean-up

 

Thank you for your continued support of U of T’s Engineering Outreach Office programs. 

 

Please don't hesitate to email us if you have any other questions or concerns.

Best,

Engineering Outreach Office

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

University of Toronto

35 St. George Street, Room 173, Toronto, ON M5S 1A4

T: 416-946-0816   | W: outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca

University of Waterloo: Catalyst Summer Program, Leader in Training Program, and Grade 11 Girls Conference

 

Applications are now open for our Catalyst Summer Program, Leader in Training Program, and Grade 11 Girls Conference!

The Catalyst Summer Program (Grade 10-12): is a 2-week program that offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach to the “traditional leadership program." Drawing from the University of Waterloo’s strengths in engineering, science, and innovation, high school students develop leadership skills within a community and problem-based context - with real opportunities to put new skills to practice!

Leader In Training Program: The Engineering Science Quest Leader In Training (LIT) Program is a program designed to engage high school students applicants who have finished grade 9 or higher and are interested in becoming staff with Engineering Science Quest. The program builds leadership skills through group problem solving, hands-on program development and delivery, first-hand experience working with children and the opportunity to complete volunteer service hours.

Grade 11 Girls Conference: The conference is an exciting opportunity for grade 11 girls to participate in hands-on workshops, explore the University of Waterloo, meet engineering students, compete in a design competition, and experience life in residence!