At the end of a fun-filled and interactive week, you’ll know a lot more about engineering and will receive a certificate of completion. Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most multicultural university. Ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide*, and in the top ten most international universities in the world∆, Curtin welcomes a diversity of nationalities, cultures and ideas. It is the only Australian university to offer an Indian summer school program in engineering for high school students in India. * Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015 ∆ Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 Would you like to learn more about engineering and get a taste of studying abroad at the same time? Curtin University is offering an exclusive one-week engineering summer school at Curtin’s main campus in Perth, Western Australia. The summer school offers you a unique opportunity to sample engineering at an Australian university that will enrich your student experience. You’ll engage in engineering outreach activities, be exposed to different fields of engineering and take part in site visits. Perth 10th to 16th July 2016 EnginEEring SummEr School engineering.curtin.edu.aumake tomorrow better. EnginEEring dEgrEEs at Curtin curtin’s four-year Bachelor of Engineering honours degree teaches students the knowledge and practical skills they need to build a successful and rewarding career in engineering. it offers a wide variety of engineering majors, industry work experience, high-tech learning spaces and a solid foundation in modern engineering concepts. 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Engineering your future Students in Year 11 and 12 While you are learning about engineering at Curtin, you will be given the opportunity to take part in a number of hands-on engineering project sessions. These will cover: Engineering in radio Astronomy You’ll be introduced to the advance field of cosmology and radio astronomy and will meet up with key scientists and engineers who are involved in designing advanced scientific instruments to understand how our universe came about. You’ll see the key electronics and communication instruments used in this field and have the opportunity to do some radio observation and solar observation activities. You will also be introduced to the Square Kilometre Array project. Power and renewable energy After a lecture on renewable energy resources you’ll be introduced to renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell technology and hybrid renewable energy systems. You will see how hydrogen is used to generate electricity using fuel cells and use industrial solar panels to generate electricity, helping you to understand key engineering considerations when developing renewable power generation systems. You will also have the chance to visit our state of the art green electric park (GEEP). By the end of this activity, you’ll know how to measure the key parameters such as voltage and current from solar panels while powering a load. Electronics In this activity, you’ll learn electronics component recognition and basic electronics. You will solder electronic components on printed circuit boards and test the devices you have constructed. This activity opens up your mind to the field of electronics and communication and will allow you to expand further to more complex circuits. A taste of programming A brief introduction to programming, which teaches you Java programming language with the aid of the Judo environment. Starting with a basic program, you will work your way up from animating a stick figure to building a fully working game of Pong (tennis from a top-down view). You will also be guided through live demos to give you a look at your future as a student computer engineer. You’ll generate photorealistic 3D scenes using a camera that tracks you around the room, and practice rotoscoping lightsabers in real-time while you ‘battle’ against each other. By the end of the activity you’ll be able to write your own programs. To register, contact: info@konnectkonsultants.com Note: Program places are limited. register now for the 2016 Engineering Summer School! gEEp The green Electric Energy Park (gEEP) is a laboratory that can allows researchers to conduct advanced experiments on various types of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydro; distributed generation using hydrogen fuel cells; battery energy storage-based microgrids; hybrid power systems; power converters; and energy storage. did you know? curtin is the only WA university part of the conceive – Design – implement – operate (cDio) initiative. cDio is a new engineering education structure, developed through worldwide collaboration, which strives to teach students the vital skills they need to meet real-life demands in the engineering industry. Cira curtin institute of radio Astronomy (cirA) focuses on scientific and technological advances in the field, and is involved in the Square Kilometre Array and the murchison Widefield Array, as well as the investigation of active galactic nuclei and radio galaxies, transient radio phenomena and pulsars. Program outline about perth As the thriving capital of Western Australia, Perth is a safe, prosperous and cosmopolitan city set against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Perth’s close proximity to Asia and international airport make Curtin University the perfect place to study. monday All day Social/cultural Day Discover Perth through a range of cultural activities. Tuesday 9.30am–9.45am registration 9.45am–10.30am Welcome Engineering Problem Solving lecture How do engineers think about problems? 10.30am–10.45am – morning tea 10.45am–12.30pm Engineers Without Borders Floating Platform Activity. Put your new problem solving skills to the test in a developing country. 12.30pm–1.00pm – lunch 1.00pm–3.00pm renewable Energy Workshop Wind Power and Hydrogen Fuels cell technology is explored and explained. 3.00pm–3.30pm – Afternoon tea 3.30pm–5.00pm cybersecurity Activity Hack Hack Hack - break the codes, break the firewalls, get the files and get out! Wednesday 9.30am–10.30am Snow and Slime Chemical Engineering Activity. Enter the lab, grab your PPE, and learn some basics of ChemEng. 10.30am–10.45am – morning tea 9.30am–10.30am materials Testing Just as the first year student engineers do – go into a lab and see how materials are tested for strength and reliability. 12.30pm–1.00pm – lunch 1.00pm–3.00pm curtin institute of radio Astronomy Visit the Institute, hear from the researchers and find the temperature on the sun with a DIY kit. 3.00pm–3.30pm – Afternoon tea 3.30pm–5.00pm circuit Building Workshop Build your own electronic kit to take home. Thursday 9.30am–10.30am lEAn lego manufacturing Designed to test your problem solving, your team work, your dexterity, and your friendships, this activity goes to the heart of engineering! 10.30am–10.45am – morning tea 10.30am–12.30am lEAn lego manufacturing ... continued. 12.30pm–1.00pm – lunch 1.00pm–3.00pm Sky’s The limit Aerodynamics and Propulsion. A rocketload of fun, but you'll have to be serious about your theory, your design and your safety. But at the end of the day – watch them fly! 3.00pm–3.30pm – Afternoon tea 3.30pm–5.00pm Talk by senior academic staff Friday All day Social/cultural Day Discover Perth through a range of cultural activities. cost The cost of the 2016 Engineering Summer School is AUD$2,500 per person. This includes the program fee, campus accommodation, site visits and study materials. Sample timetable Perth 10th to 16th July 2016