ENGage High School Saturday Program
The ENGage High School Saturday Program is a virtual mentorship program for Black high school students interested in learning more about STEM.
Program Highlights:
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This program promotes STEM literacy and social growth through the guidance of Black role models in science and engineering education.
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Students will gain essential knowledge in science and engineering, while also developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills that they can apply to real-world issues in STEM fields.
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This program aims to inspire a lifelong passion for learning in STEM among participating students.
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Program participants will be taught and mentored by current university students, providing an insight in to engineering education at the University of Toronto
Registration Closed
Registration for the 2023 season are now closed. Please join our mailing list for updates on future programs and registration times.
When
Next season: March 11 – May 11, 2023
10 AM to 1 PM ET
* See below for detailed schedule
Where
Online
Who
Grades 9-12
Program Fee
Cohort Pricing:
All Sessions: $90 ($15 per class)
Regular Pricing:
Per Session: $40 ($20 per class)
Program Details:
About ENGage High School Saturday Program
The ENGage High School Saturday Program is a virtual mentorship program for Black high school students interested in learning more about STEM. This is a community-building program that will encourage students to not only develop their academic skills in science and engineering but also gain and further develop valuable life skills. We hope that through this experience the students become lifelong learners in the STEM fields.
Leadership Cohort Spaces
A student registering for a cohort-space must attend all Saturday sessions. The benefits of being a part of the ENGage High School Saturday Leadership Cohort include a possible work placement in the University of Toronto Engineering Outreach Office during the summer and/or on PA days.
Class size is limited to 25 students, including 15 Leadership Cohort spaces.
Dates
Please note that the content for each individual course repeats each week.
Session 1A - Programming Principles with Python - March 11, 2023
Session 1B -Programming Principles with Python - March 18, 2023
Session 2A - Energy Transfer in Action: Building a Rube Goldberg Machine - April 1, 2023
Session 2B - Energy Transfer in Action: Building a Rube Goldberg Machine - April 8, 2023
Session 3A - Building Cities for the Future: An Introduction to Civil Engineering in Toronto - May 6, 2023
Session 3B - Building Cities for the Future: An Introduction to Civil Engineering in Toronto - May 13, 2023
Schedule
All sessions will run virtually from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M
Qualifications
Students must identify as Black and be enrolled in grade 9-12 in the 2022/2023 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
Cohort Pricing:
All Sessions: $90 ($15 per class)
Regular Pricing:
Per Session: $40 ($20 per class)
Cancellation Policy
A refund or a credit, less a $15 administrative fee is available for cancellation requests received by 11:59 PM ET on the Monday before the session start date. No refunds or credits will be issued after this point. Please note that this charge is to cover administrative processing fees. Thank you for your understanding! For more details regarding cancellation deadlines, please refer to your confirmation email once you have completed the registration process.
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.
Do you have questions about Jr. DEEP Coding?
Contact us at outreach@engineering.utoronto.ca
Course Descriptions
Programming Principles with Python
This beginner-level course is designed to introduce students to the world of data analysis and interpretation. With the rise of technology, we now interact with more data than ever before, making it important to understand and make sense of this information. This course will cover the basics of using Python, a popular programming language, to access operating systems and transform complex data into simple and accessible graphical interfaces. Students will learn the fundamentals of data analysis and interpretation, including how to create user-friendly interfaces that simplify communication between people and computers. Throughout the course, students will participate in hands-on activities to gain practical experience using Python tools to analyze and interpret data. This course is ideal for students who are just starting to explore the field of data analysis and who want to gain a basic understanding of how to use Python for this purpose. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of data analysis and interpretation and be able to apply their skills to real-world data analysis challenges.
Energy Transfer in Action: Building a Rube Goldberg Machine.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles of energy, including energy forms and energy transfer. Students will explore the practical applications of these principles in our daily lives through hands-on experimentation. The central focus of the course will be the creation of a functioning Rube Goldberg machine, which will serve as a comprehensive demonstration of energy transfer in action. The instructor will review the background principles of energy at the start of the session to refresh the students' understanding, but the majority of the time will be dedicated to the hands-on activity. This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of energy and energy transfer, and who are interested in gaining hands-on experience with the application of these concepts.
*Some material purchases will be necessary
Building Cities for the Future: An Introduction to Civil Engineering in Toronto
This course provides an introduction to the field of civil engineering, with a focus on city and infrastructure planning. Using Toronto as a case study, students will gain a deeper understanding of the materials and techniques used in modern civil engineering, and will explore ways to make cities more efficient and sustainable. Students will learn about the design and construction of iconic structures such as the CN Tower, and will hypothesize about the inner workings of public transport systems in the city. Through hands-on learning and critical thinking, students will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of building and maintaining modern urban environments. Whether you're a student curious about the built environment, or a future civil engineer looking to make a difference in your community, this course is an excellent starting point, especially if you're interested in Toronto and its unique infrastructure.
Registration is Closed
Registration for the 2023 season opening soon. Please join our mailing list for updates on future programs and registration times.
