Via Liz Phillips, some STEM opportunities that may be of interest to the Howard Community:
U of T’s Engineering Student Outreach Office offers several programs for school-aged students. See below for specific info on courses for students in grades 3-6 and see the website for information on courses for your older children as well.
The Engineering Outreach Office would like to announce our upcoming Winter 2019 Girls’ Jr. DEEP Saturdays, Jr. DEEP Saturdays and Engineering High School Saturday Programs! Program details can be found below.
Registration will open on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00AM Eastern Time. The links to register can be found on our website or in the email below. Please note that the links will not be active until Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00AM Eastern Time
Our Girls’ Jr. DEEP and Jr. DEEP Saturdays programs run for three Saturdays with the topic changing each week. Below are descriptions for the Girls’ Jr. DEEP and Jr. DEEP Saturdays. Classes are divided by grade. There will be a class for students in grades 3/4, grades 5/6, and grades 7/8 according to the 2018/2019 school year. All participants will have to opportunity to do all three activities listed below over the course of the three weeks. Please note that participants can only register for the program that corresponds with their grade in the 2018/2019 school year and no exceptions can be made.
Girls’ Jr. DEEP Saturdays
Dates:
Saturday January 19th, January 26th, February 2nd
Cost:
$180.00 CAD
Schedule:
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Drop-off/Registration
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Program time
4:00pm – 4:30pm | Pick-up
Location:
University of Toronto St. George Campus*
*A pre-program package will be sent to all participants one week prior to the start of the program, with details on the exact building location
Program Information
https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-programs/girls-jr-deep-saturdays/
Link to registration*
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EngineeringOutreachUniversityofToronto?season=2550803
*The link to register will be active on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00AM Eastern Time
Girls’ Jr. DEEP Program Descriptions
Shock Absorbers: Controlling the Impact
Shock absorbers are devices that reduce impact by taking the kinetic energy and converting it into thermal energy. In this class, students will experiment with springs, as well as fluids of varying viscosities to observe how each material aids in absorbing shock and reducing impact. Students will consider the many practical uses of shock absorbers in industry, and develop vehicular models that incorporate what they have learned. Engineering Disciplines: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Water Filtration: Filtering out the Gunk
This class will challenge students to think like engineers, as they work together to improve existing water treatment systems and conceptualize new ones. Students will study filtration and aeration methods for removing pollutants from water. Working in groups, they will employ and execute the engineering design cycle to create prototypes for water filtration devices, while being mindful of addressing real-life constraints, such as availability of materials and cost. Engineering Disciplines: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Valve Replacement Surgery
Did you know that the human heart will beat about 115,000 times each day? While other muscles may need a rest, such is not the case for the mighty heart! In this course, students will learn about the heart, its structures, and the role it plays in human health. They will learn about the valves that allow blood to flow through the heart and explore how human health is affected when the valves in the heart become damaged and defective. Using engineering principals, students will build a model that demonstrates how the heart operations and functions. Engineering Disciplines: Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Jr. DEEP Saturdays
Dates:
Saturday, February 9th, February 23th, March 2nd
Please note that the program is NOT running on Saturday, February 16th.
Cost:
$180 CAD
Schedule:
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Drop-off/Registration
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Program time
4:00pm – 4:30pm | Pick-up
Location:
University of Toronto St. George Campus*
*A pre-program package will be sent to all participants one week prior to the start of the program, with details on the exact building location
Program Information
https://outreach.engineering.utoronto.ca/pre-university-programs/jr-deep-saturdays/
Link to registration*
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/EngineeringOutreachUniversityofToronto?season=2550803
*The link to register will be active on Tuesday, December 18th at 7:00AM Eastern Time
Jr. DEEP Program Descriptions
Assembly Required: A Look at Industrial Engineering
Behind every product lies extensive supply chains and assembly lines that allow our favourite things to be made quickly and efficiently. In this course, students will take a closer look into the simple machines that turn a piece of plastic into something familiar, while focusing on concepts of energy and systems engineering. The students will design and build their own assembly line that builds a simple object to gain a deeper understanding of the engineering design process, and how to maximize production. Engineering Disciplines: Industrial Engineering
Toy Robotics: When Parts Come to Life
This class will give students a fun introduction to robotics as they work to create and build their own simple toy bots. Students will learn about the basics of circuits, motion, and simple machines and discover the crucial roles these concepts play in robotics. They will work collaboratively to apply this knowledge to design and build the mini bots themselves. Engineering Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
A.I. Programming and Our World*
This class will introduce students to little robotic gadgets known as Ozobots. They will implement technological problem-solving skills as they work to program their bots to perform various tasks and solve simple problems. Students will work with basic programming models to teach their Ozobot the most efficient ways to operate, and will engage in discussions about the overall impact new technology has on individuals, society, the economy and the environment. Engineering Disciplines: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
* Please note that this activity is similar to the activity covered in Girls’ Jr. DEEP Fall 2018 so some content may be repeated
Waitlist
If you see that a course is wait listed on the registration page, that means there are no available spaces. If a space opens up in the course, those on the waitlist will be notified immediately in the order that they registered.
Creating an Active Account
If this is your first time registering for one of our programs, you will be prompted to create an Active account. The account making process happens after registration. If you are successful in getting a spot in the course, you spot will be held for you as you create your account. There is no need to rush this process.
There is no way to create an account before the registration date.
Bursary
If the fees for this program create a financial barrier, please consider applying for an Engineering Outreach Bursary. You are eligible to apply if you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person with demonstrated financial need. If you would like to apply for a bursary, please contact our office prior to registration for your next steps. When you are applying for a bursary please use the coupon code BURSARY at the check-out screen to bypass payment. Registration
How to apply: Register for the program you would like to attend and use the coupon code BURSARY
Download and complete the bursary application form (Form can also be found on our website) Submit the completed form along with your most recent Notice of Assessment to the email outreach@ecf.utoronto.ca
Once the forms have been submitted to us, we will contact you with the results of bursary in the following weeks prior to the start of the program. Please note that if you are on a waitlist or have not registered for a course, your bursary application will not be assessed.
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations made between the time of registration and 2 weeks before the start of the program are eligible for a refund minus $50 administrative fee.
Any cancellations made within 2 weeks of the start of the program are not eligible for a refund. In order to receive a partial refund for a cancelled program, the cancellation must be made by the following dates:
Girls Jr. DEEP Saturdays, Engineering High School Saturdays Session 1 and The Magic of Calculus: January 12th, 2019
Jr. DEEP Saturdays and Engineering High School Saturdays Session 2: January 26th, 2019.
Thank you for your continued support of UofT’s Engineering Outreach programs. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to help.
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