[Systems Engineering Teachers' Mailing List] Yr 9 Engineering Students @ Work Humanitarian Conferences 2013

[Compton, Leanne L]

Hi Everyone

This year we will once again be working with Engineers Without Borders in providing four
                   Yr 9 Engineering Students @ Work Humanitarian Conference Days


Attached please find the flyer for these days.  Attendance is strictly limited to the first seven schools responding tho this notice for each available date.
Please be aware that places are strickly limited to one team of 6 six per school.  So if you are interested in having a team participate, please let me know ASAP and which your preferred date is.

  *   Dates:              26 March      7 May      30 July      15 October
  *   Venue:             Engineers Australia
           *   21 Bedford Street
           *   North Melbourne
  *   Time                       9:15 am - 2:45 pm
  *   Who                                       One team of six students pre school
  *   Cost                                       $185 per school - covers program, morning tea, lunch, all materials, certificates

WHAT IS IT?

This is a fantastic opportunity for 168 students (7 teams of 6 per conference day) to gain an understanding of engineering and of the various opportunities it offers. Engineers without Borders will present a real-life humanitarian event such as one in Ton Le Sap Lake, Cambodia.  Then engineers from prominent engineering firms will work with teams comprised of one student from each of the six participating schools in developing strategies for addressing their stream of engineering (i.e. - mechanical, chemical, environmental, water, civil and electrical) in this scenario.

Teams will also be supported by EWB engineering professionals and students during their "workshop" session and will present their recommendations to all participants during the closing session of the conference.  Students will be given time to ask questions of the panel of experts.

By having each team made-up of students from each participating school, when returning to their home school - they will be able to present the "whole" picture to fellow-classmates and staff.

Attendance is strictly limited to the first seven schools responding to this notice for each date.


To register please contact:   Georgene Bridgeman, Akorn Educational Services by email or phone

                                                  georgene.b at AKORN.com.au<mailto:georgene.b at AKORN.com.au>  or on  0412 339 553



"This program wasa great experience for me. Not only did I learn more about engineering and EWB, but I got to meet many new people & we were able to come up with ideas to solve real life problems." Penelope Salmon, Student

"We were blown away by the enthusiasm, ingenuity and engineering problem solving shown by the students.  In one day, they developed concepts far beyond any of our expectations and that resemble the solutions we are implementing in the field" Dan A'Vard - Vice Present-Victoria Region  Engineers Without Borders Australia

"It was like watching a mini version of the United Nations at work, Kids working with kids to solve today's problems." FrankBieshaar, Engineering Teacher - Catholic Regional College


Regards,

Georgene

Georgene Bridgeman - CEO
Akorn Educational Services
M 0412 339 553
W www.AKORN.com.au<http://www.AKORN.com.au/>
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