[Design and Technology] FW: Yr 9 Engineering Students @ Work Humanitarian Conferences

[Tran, Lorraine I]

Dear Colleague

This email is forwarded on behalf of Georgene Bridgman of AKORN Educational Services. These workshops/conferences are being conducted with support from a number of organisations including Engineers Australia (Victoria).

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about different fields of engineering and the work of engineers; and to use problem solving and design skills.

Contact Georgene (see details below) if you are interested.

Regards, Lorraine.



Lorraine Tran I Curriculum Manager

VELS Design, Creativity and Technology
VCE Agricultural and Horticultural Studies I VCE Food and Technology
VCE Design and Technology I VCE Systems Engineering

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From: Georgene Bridgeman [mailto:georgene.b at akorn.com.au]
Sent: Friday, 8 April 2011 7:21 AM
To: Tran, Lorraine I
Subject: FW: Yr 9 Engineering Students @ Work Humanitarian Conferences

Hi Lorraine

The registration form on the EA site hasn't happened for this one....but you are welcome to use this format if it will work for you.

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AKORN is pleased to announce that through a special collaboration with

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (EWB)
ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA & CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE-MELBOURNE

we are able to offer an opportunity to your school to participate in one of three

Yr 9 Engineering Students @ Work Humanitarian Conferences



*        Dates:             31st May       2nd August       13th September

*        Venue            :           Engineers Australia,  21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne

*        Time:              9:15 am - 2:45 pm

*        Who:               The opportunity for  one team of six Year 9 students per school interested in

learning about the various disciplines of Engineering and the impact  they can

make on the world while engaging their scientific thinking and reasoning skills

*                    Cost:               $150 per school - covers program, morning tea, lunch, all materials


WHAT IS IT?

This is a fantastic opportunity for 108 (6 teams of 6 per conference date) students 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 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 school participating, 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 six 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  or on  0412 339 553



"It was like watching a mini version of the United Nations at work, Kids working with kids to solve today's problems."   Quote from Frank Bieshaar, Engineering Teacher - Catholic Regional College about the 2009 conference:

2011 IS THE YEAR OF THE HUMANITARAN ENGINEER



















































Georgene


Georgene Bridgeman, C.E.O.
Akorn Educational Services
PO Box 5045
Wonga Park VIC 3115
Australia

Mobile  0412 339 553
www.AKORN.com.au

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