STEM Programs for Grades 9 - 12 Students (IGNITE Program) McMaster University

Are you wanting to develop in-demand technical skills such as coding in Python, HTML/CSS and JavaScript? 

 Are you looking to explore Design Thinking through computer aided design? 

 Are you seeking experiential learning opportunities in engineering and technology? 

 Are you looking for mentorship through STEM role models? 

 If so, check out the IGNITE Program! 

Courses (students can choose): 

Tech Explore course is an introduction to engineering, where learners will 1) explore and apply concepts in 3D modeling using FreeCAD, 2) learn and apply graphic design principles in Canva and 3) code in the Python programming language to explore the exciting area of App Development! 

Web Dev course is an introduction to web development in which learners will explore and become fluent in three fundamental programming languages used in web development - HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - to create their own websites from scratch! 

Register online via the Registration Portal. Registration Deadline: October 12, 2021. Enrol early as spots are very limited.

Writing Contest - Grade 11s BIPOC

 

WRITING IN COLOUR
ENGLISH GRADE 11 ESSAY COLLOQUIUM AWARD

Who can apply: Open to grade 11 students in Ontario who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour.

Applicants must submit a research essay, academic essay, or personal essay discussing the topic of culture.

Deadline for essay submissions is March 1, 2022.

For more information visit: https://uwaterloo.ca/english/awards/writing-colour

U of T Fall Enrichment Opportunities - Registration Is Now Open

 

Hello from the Engineering Outreach Office,

 

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for all STEM Enrichment Courses and the Global Engineering Challenge! These programs are offered for participants who are currently in grades 9 to 12 (2021-2022 school year).

 

Full program details, the registration link, and information about bursaries can be found by clicking on the program title below.

STEM Enrichment Courses  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $250

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge those students who want to dive deeper into various areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. All courses, led by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, are designed to showcase the range of projects engineers work on to build a better society.

Students can register for any of the three new courses being offered this fall:

• 3D Designs: Making Engineering Come Alive (Grade 9/10)
• Biotechnology and Modern Medicine – Do Ethics Matter? (Grade 11/12)
• Forensic Engineering: Investigating Engineering Materials (Grade 9/10)

Global Engineering Challenge  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $350 

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.  

 

The challenges students can take on this fall are:

• Data Analysis: Predicting and Visualizing Disasters (Grades 9/10)
• Linear Programming: The Optimal Schedule (Grades 11/12)

Mathstronauts - STEM enrichment for high school students

 

Mathstronauts is offering two secondary school programs - the IGNITE Program, and the NEXUS Program. These are excellent experiential and hands on learning opportunities for your students.

Spots for registering into these courses are limited.  For any inquiries about the programs, please contact Sehrish Zehra @ s.zehra@mathstronauts.ca.

Deadline to Register: Oct 4, 2021

IGNITE Program (Grades 9 - 12)

The IGNITE Program is for enthusiastic high school students (Grades 9 to 12) who are interested in exploring the world of science and technology while developing essential digital skills of various types. The IGNITE Program contains generalized and specialized courses that either help students explore STEM topics to discover their interests, or focus on a specific subject matter to master a skill. There are two courses available in Fall 2021:

1. Tech Explore course is an introduction to engineering, where learners will 1) explore and apply concepts in 3D modeling using FreeCAD, 2) learn and apply graphic design principles in Canva and 3) code in the Python programming language to explore the exciting area of App Development!

2. Web Dev course is an introduction to web development in which learners will explore and become fluent in three fundamental programming languages used in web development -  HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - to create their own websites from scratch!

 

IGNITE Program Video:

https://youtu.be/FJy_TnaIWX4

 

Registration Portal Link:

https://forms.gle/CRGweWgrR65smjDW8

NEXUS Program (Grades 11 - 12)

The NEXUS Program is designed for passionate post-secondary bound high school students. Through NEXUS, we're bridging the gap between high school and post-secondary education! In this program, participants can take the Engineering Stream course, to learn fundamentals of computer programming and machine learning, or the Science Stream course, to apply concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the context of superheroes through an inquiry-based approach.

 

In addition to technical knowledge in Engineering or Science, the NEXUS Program provides participants with learning opportunities to develop essential soft skills that have been identified as the most important in ensuring success in post-secondary pathways: time management, problem solving, self-directed learning and note taking.

 

The NEXUS Program is an excellent experiential learning opportunity for students looking to apply to universities and colleges; awards are provided to exceptional students for their participation and work. 

 

 

NEXUS Program Video:

https://youtu.be/XCc2B8T3T-I

 

Registration Portal Link:

https://forms.gle/CRGweWgrR65smjDW8

Mathematics Contests 2021-2022

Dates for the 2021-2022 Math Contests

Semester 1:

October 28, 2021 - Sun Life Financial Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge

Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12.

Fee: $25.50 (pay through SchoolCashOnline)

Registration Deadline: October 1st

November 17, 2021 - Canadian Intermediate & Senior Mathematics Contests

Grades 9 & 10 for Intermediate, Grades 11 & 12 for Senior

Fee: $12.50 (pay through SchoolCashOnline)

Registration Deadline: October 22nd

Semester 2:

February 23, 2022 - Pascal, Cayley, Fermat

Grades 9, 10, & 11

Fee: $5.50 (pay through SchoolCashOnline)

Registration Deadline: December 17, 2021

April 5, 2022 - Euclid

Grade 12

Fee: $16.75 (pay through SchoolCashOnline)

Registration Deadline: March 7, 2022

April 12, 2022 - Fryer, Galois, Hypatia

Grades 9, 10, & 11

Fee: $10.50 (pay through SchoolCashOnline)

Registration Deadline: March 11, 2022

Halton Math Contest - To be announced

Math Contest Coordinator is Ms Barsan - she teaches in Room 123 and her office is in Workroom 307.

Interdisciplinary Artificial Intelligence Initiative by MIT Graduate Students

 

Inspirit AI: the artificial intelligence enrichment program for middle and high schoolers, developed and taught by MIT graduates. How can AI help us mitigate the climate crisis, trace the spread of illnesses, build self-driving cars, or identify bias in the criminal justice system? How exactly does Netflix know what your next favorite TV show is before you do? At the AI Scholars program students learn to apply an AI toolkit to tackle such real-world issues in domains they're passionate about– no prior programming experience necessary.   Through a project-based curriculum, students work under the guidance of an AI mentor from Stanford or MIT to explore the ethics and applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare, environment, law, music, astronomy and more! At the end of the course, students gain a sophisticated understanding of AI, experience applying AI to real-world datasets, and a final project they can use to enhance their college portfolio and careers.

"I have never attended a program that makes AI so accessible for high school students. Not only did I learn how to build various models, I also understood how they worked and how I could apply them to my own passions for history and political science. Inspirit AI has equipped me with the tools and mentors to pursue artificial intelligence further with a strong foundation.”  Applications for our 2021 programs are open! The deadline to apply is September 30th.

University of Toronto Fall Enrichment Opportunities

 

Hello from the Engineering Outreach Office,

 

U of T is pleased to announce their virtual fall high school programming! Registration for all STEM Enrichment Courses and the Global Engineering Challenge will open on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, at 8:00 AM ET. 

 

These programs are offered for participants who are currently in grades 9 to 12 (2021-2022 school year). 

 

Full program details, the registration link and information about bursaries can be found by clicking on the program title below.

 

STEM Enrichment Courses  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $250

The STEM Enrichment Courses aim to challenge those students who want to dive deeper into various areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. All courses, led by upper-year/recently-graduated engineering students, are designed to showcase the range of projects engineers work on to build a better society.

Students can register for any of the three new courses being offered this fall:

• 3D Designs: Making Engineering Come Alive (Grade 9/10)
• Biotechnology and Modern Medicine – Do Ethics Matter? (Grade 11/12)
• Forensic Engineering: Investigating Engineering Materials (Grade 9/10)

 

Global Engineering Challenge  |  Grades 9 - 12  |  $350 

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.  

The challenges students can take on this fall are:

• Data Analysis: Predicting and Visualizing Disasters (Grades 9/10)
• Linear Programming: The Optimal Schedule (Grades 11/12)