Schools Programs
Schools Engagement Sponsors
Engineers Australia WA Division has partnered with The University of Western Australia and Curtin University to bring WA students the schools engagement program for 2013.
Partnering with these local universities will help Engineers Australia to achieve our objectives in effectively demonstrating the pathways to engineering as a career by inspiring school students through the various activities offered.
We thank The University of Western Australia and Curtin University for generously coming on board to help us bring these activites to our local schools.
Established in 1911, the University's ground-breaking research, quality academic staff and state-of-the-art facilities combine to offer a vibrant student experience.
As Western Australia's premier university, UWA was equal first overall in Australia based on key measures in the Good Universities Guide 2012 including graduate starting salaries, employment prospects, staff qualifications, research intensity and student demand.
The University of Western Australia ranks 96th in the world in the highly respected Shanghai-Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Curtin University is Western Australia's largest university. Around 40,000 students attend a total of 16 Curtin locations, including campuses in Sydney, Singapore and East Malaysia.
Curtin applies the philosophy of its namesake, former Australian Prime Minister John Curtin (1941 - 1945), who said: "The great university ... should look ever forward; for it the past should be but a preparation for the greater days to be".
Current Schools Programs on offer
Science & Engineering Challenge
The Science & Engineering Challenge is a competition for year 9 high school students which aims to present engineering in an inspirational manner, excite the imagination of prospective students and provoke their interest through a variety of well designed tasks. Activities range from problem solving scenarios to designing and building projects. The program has received enormous encouragement from teachers with many indicating that the Challenge has been vital in engaging and inspiring students towards continuing their studies in Science.
In 2013 the Challenge will be taking place in September. Details to follow shortly.
A huge thank you to our 2012 Sponsors without whom the event would not have been possible.
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For more information about the Science and Engineering Challenge please email Lisa Smith or call 9321 3340.
Girl Talk! 2013
Girl Talk! is aimed at young women in their senior school years and highlights the rewarding career opportunities that exist for women in engineering.
The Girl Talk! presentation will be given by 3-4 female engineers of differing age and experience, who will give a detailed insight into the engineering profession, as well as share their individual stories that have lead to their careers in engineering.
Girl Talk! is available to all Western Australian schools.
If you would like to host a Girl Talk! presentation, or to find out more about this exciting initiative, please contact Lisa Smith via email or on 9321 3340.
If you are a female engineer interested in particpiating in Girl Talk! presentations throughout the year please register your interest here
EngQuest
EngQuest is a free primary and middle schools program which provides an exciting way for students to participate in fun, educational engineering activities involving mathematics, science and technology.
Request an engineer to visit your school
With the assistance of our members, Engineers Australia is able to arrange for an Engineer to visit your school to promote careers in engineering. Every effort will be made to fulfill your request, although in some cases this may not be possible.
To make a request (Teachers or Event Coordinator's only), please click here
Join our database of engineers available to visit schools
In order to fulfill requests from schools we do require our members assistance. If you would be available to visit a school to discuss careers in engineering please click here
Engineer Your Career Portal
The Engineer Your Career Portal is deisgned to provide information about the different types of engineering jobs available and what students will need to do to get a job as part of the engineering team. It also has useful links to state and territory admission centres and information for Careers Advisors and Teachers as well as for students.
Visit EngineerYourCareer.org.au
Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Engineers Australia WA Division Award for Excellence in Teaching recognises and celebrates an individual secondary school teacher who has demonstrated excellence in applying the principles of engineering in the class room, enhancing the learning experiences of their students and increasing the community awareness of the value of engineering to society.
For more information on this award please contact Lisa Smith
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