Engage with real-world challenges as you engineer an innovative automated parking lot in our exciting STEM program! This program is for girls and non-binary students.
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When
Friday, November 29, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Where
U of T St George Campus
Who
Girls and non-binary students in grade 5-7
Program Fee
$120
Program Highlights
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Hands-On Learning: Engage in experiential learning as you design and build an automated parking lot, complete with automated entry gates and parking spot tracking through Arduino.
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Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside fellow students, fostering teamwork and communication skills while tackling challenges together.
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Innovation and Creativity: Explore creative problem-solving techniques as you develop unique solutions to optimize parking efficiency and user experience.
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Mentorship and Guidance: Benefit from expert mentorship throughout the program, receiving support and insights from experienced instructors and industry professionals.
Full Description
Ready, Set, Code: AutoLot is a one-day, hands-on workshop for girls and non-binary students in grades 5-7, introducing them to the exciting world of smart technology.
Through fun coding activities, participants will build a mini-automated parking system with features like virtual gates and real-time parking spot tracking. This workshop empowers young learners with essential coding skills, like loops and conditionals, in a creative and supportive environment.
Join us to inspire the next generation of problem solvers in smart tech!
Program Details
Dates
Friday, November 29, 2024
Schedule
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Arrival
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to Circuits
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM: Introduction to Arduino
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM: Lunch*
*students will need to bring their own lunch
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: The Problem Statement
12:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Hack-a-thon
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Presentations
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Closing Ceremony
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Pick-up/dismissal
Grades
This program is offered to students in Grades 5, 6, or 7 (in the 2024/2025 academic year).
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.
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.
Cost
$120 per day.
Cancellation Policy
A refund or a credit, less a $24.00 administration fee, is available for cancellation requests received on or before 11:59 PM the following cancellation dates:
- November 29th session: cancel by Sunday, November 24th, 2024
Any cancellations made after these days are not eligible for a refund.
Cancellations can be done through your online account, or by emailing us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca.
Do you have questions about Fall Engineering Day?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
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