In-Person STEM Enrichment Courses

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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, participants explore advanced engineering topics and a range of projects engineers work on in order to build a better society.

PROGRAM FORMAT

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

Each course will run for four Sundays.

March 6, 13, 20 & 27.

All times are in Eastern Daylight Time. (EDT) (UTC-4).

This program is offered in person on the St. George Campus at the University of Toronto. Please read our in-person health and safety protocols before you register.

Winter 2022 COURSES

Grades 9/10 Design, Build, Fly

Schedule

Grades 9/10 Design, Build, Fly

Planes, trains and automobiles…transportation is shaping the world around us in a way not seen before. We can’t simply just be along for the ride; our environment, the economy and our well-being depend on our ability to understand the science and engineering that shape transportation. Grounded in the engineering design cycle, this introductory course will challenge students to think and explore transportation in ways that perhaps they haven’t before. Kinematics, aerodynamics, applied physics and applied mathematics are all areas that will be called upon to understand the way that air flows around our vehicles.

Schedule

March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2:30 PM - 6 PM, with a half-hour break.

Waitlist in place

Grades 9/10 Python Coding Basics

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Grades 9/10 Python Coding Basics

During this interactive Python course for beginners, students will dive into the basics of Python, build their skill set, and create a game. This course is intended for students with little/no prior coding experience. You will learn about variables, data types, conditional statements, and much more! This course is excellent preparation for future courses that may require coding experience.

Schedule

March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 10 AM - 1:30 PM, with a half-hour break.

Waitlist in place

Grades 11/12 Design a Sustainable World

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Grades 11/12 Design a Sustainable World

How can we engineer our environment to sustainably support life? Earth’s resources are consumed much faster than they can be replenished. With predictions that the world’s population will grow to 9.8 billion by the year 2050, it's clear that the time for solutions is now and we MUST act. From technological design to economics, this course will explore increasingly relevant and interdisciplinary concepts in sustainability. With an appreciation for the complex nature of this field of study, students will have the opportunity to use engineering design principles to develop and propose solutions that address this global catastrophic risk.

Schedule

March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 10 AM - 1:30 PM, with a half-hour break.

Grades 11/12 Developing Engineering Solutions in Medicine

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Grades 11/12 Developing Engineering Solutions in Medicine

Biomedical Engineering sits at the intersection of engineering and medicine, and demands that engineers and scientists work together to solve global health issues. Human-donor organs are a scarce resource that are increasingly in demand. In this course, students will learn about the use of tissue engineering, stem cells, and transplantation therapies in order to gain a scientific understanding of artificial organs. Through a series of simulations, students will learn how to generate hypotheses, perform complex analyses and communicate their findings confidently to their fellow budding engineers.

Schedule

March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 2:30 PM - 6 PM, with a half-hour break.

Limited spaces available

FAQ

Would I be able to register for two sessions with the same start date?

Provided there is not any overlap in the schedule - yes!

If I previously participated in a STEM Enrichment Course, can I register for these courses now?

Yes, you can! However, it is advised that you do not register for the same course that you participated before, as it will cover very similar content.

PROGRAM FEES

$250 per course.

THE 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING

1. All in-person program participants MUST provide proof of full vaccination

Proof of Vaccination Requirement:

Vaccination is the most important way that individuals can protect themselves against COVID-19 and is a critical component of the University of Toronto’s strategy to support a safe return to campus.

The University of Toronto requires all those intending to be present on our campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination in full accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

On the first day of class, program participants must provide proof of full vaccination.

What does this mean?

- All Engineering Outreach Office participants taking part in in-person programming must be fully vaccinated – 2 doses +14 days, and provide our office with proof of this vaccination PRIOR to entering the building on the first day.
- To be considered fully vaccinated, participants must have received their second shot at least 14 days before the first day of programming. We will be looking for either a paper or digital copy of the vaccination receipt, along with supporting ID that includes name and date of birth (i.e.: Health Card) . A full list of acceptable documents can be found here. Those vaccinated in Ontario can generate and download their vaccine receipts here.
- When the Ontario government vaccine passport app comes online, you will be required to show your Ontario Vaccine Certificate.
- No exemptions will be accommodated at this time.*

*Please note that unless your child has already received an exemption from UofT and you are able to share it with us (eg: as a result of past participation in a child/youth program offered by our institution) we cannot advise if an exception will be granted in time for your child to participate in our program. We want to work with your family on this and ask that you reach out immediately to our office (outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca) to quickly connect you with the correct University of Toronto office.

2. Masks must be worn on U of T property

In accordance with The University's Policy on Non-Medical Masks and Face Coverings, all Engineering Outreach Office participants must wear a mask during programming. It is important that we adhere to this mandate.

The University of Toronto follows all recommendations regarding mask use by Ontario Public Health. These recommendations include that masks be well-fitting, and preferably with three layers.

3. Physical Distancing protocol and capacity limits must be strictly adhered to

4. Leave on Own - Participants will be dismissed from the front doors of the building. Only participants (not parents or guardians) will be permitted inside the building at any time.

To reduce contact and remove the need for parents and guardians to provide proof of vaccination and complete daily screening, we are operating on a strict Leave on Own procedure. Parents or guardians accompanying participants to the program will not be permitted inside the building at any time.

What will this look like?

First day: On the first day of programming: sign in, and the collection of any documentation and waivers will occur outside of the building the program is occurring. Participants will then travel to the program spaces independent of guardians.

Dismissal: At the end of programming each day, dismissal will take place at the front doors of the building. Students will be dismissed and leave on their own. If you plan on picking up the participant after class, we recommend setting up a meeting spot nearby. We will be happy to give you recommendations for good meeting spots upon request.

This procedure is mandatory for all participants of in-person programming at this time.

5. Screening: Covid-19 screening must be completed prior to entering the building on each day of programming.

Screening Requirement:

All Engineering Outreach Office program participants must complete a COVID-19 Screening prior to entering the building on each day of programming. This form asks about symptoms, exposure to individuals who have tested positive, directive to be in quarantine, etc.

The screening tool will be emailed to participants upon registration, is available online, and additional printed copies will also be available daily if you do not have access to printing online form.

Please be ready to present your completed screening form on the day of your visit.

General Information for our Programming

Waitlist:

If you see that a course is waitlisted 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 as you register. If you are successful in getting a spot in the workshop, your spot will be held for you as you complete the registration form, so no need to rush.

Please note that it is not possible to create an account before the registration date.

Bursaries:

Bursaries are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons who demonstrate financial need. To find out more about our bursary application process and to apply, please click here.

Cancellation:

A refund or a credit, less a $50.00 administrative fee is available for cancellations received by 11:59 PM ET on February 28, 2022.

Please submit your request to withdraw or cancel by writing an email with your reason to outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca. No refunds or credits will be issued after this point. Please note that this charge is to cover administrative processing fees.

Your health and the health of our community is important to us. In light of circumstances around assessing symptoms, refund requests for in-person programs that are received after the date listed above, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your understanding!

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