Exceptional Pre-College Engineering January Program for High Schoolers at University of Sydney in Australia

Lesson Plan

Our workshops are geared towards unlocking participants’ potential, giving them the tools to prepare for the next steps of their education and future goals. Build upon existing study skills to support future university-level learning. These workshops explore a diverse and enriching range of topics – past examples have ranged from ‘Productivity tips’ to ’21st Century Technology Skills’. We’re sure that you’ll learn something completely new. Unlike traditional schools, this camp allows you to learn beyond the traditional curriculum.

• Certificate & detailed participant evaluation
• All participants receive an individual report from their tutor
• Personal project
• Develop a personal project to present at the end of the course
• Live like a University of Sydney undergraduate
• An authentic experience of university life
• Admissions insight
• Interview skills, academic writing and presentations

Module 1 - Electrical Engineering

• You will apply the principles of electromagnetism to understand a range of electrical components such as digital circuits and sensors. You will then enrich your understanding by exploring digital circuits at the base of modern laptops and smartphones, addressing their limitations. The theory is then put into practice as you construct your own radio receiver.

Module 2 - Mechanical Engineering

• Following a review of the key principles of kinematics and the Newtonian laws of motion, you will explore rigid body dynamics for 2D and 3D objects before exploring the engineering design of earthquake-resistant buildings and pitching your own ideas based on an in-class scenario.

Module 3 - Material Engineering

• At the forefront of nano science and nanotechnology research, you will explore this fascinating and diverse field to evaluate existing materials and consider new substances at the forefront of current research. Participants will also explore how new materials are developed and tested.

Module 4 - Engineering A Solution

• Participants will be presented with a known problem and asked to work in pairs to create a solution based on the engineering principles that they have encountered. They will then present their idea and demonstrate a working prototype to their peers before facing questions.

Example tutor:

**Nathan J ** Nathan is a PhD candidate in the Bioelectronics Research Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering, has a Masters in Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnology from the University of York, as well as a Masters of Research (MRes) in 2d Materials from the University of Cambridge. Nathan specialises in biocompatible flexible electronics, conductive polymers, and 2d materials to realise state-of-the-art organic electrochemical transistors for neural interfacing.

Guest speakers from previous summers

• Each week, Academic Insights participants will hear from an influential guest speaker from a variety of inspiring backgrounds. Meet some of our previous guests:

• Former Olympian Abi Oyepitan A two-time Olympian and Commonwealth Gold and Silver winning track and field athlete.

• Philosopher, author & journalist Dr Nigel Warburton How do great people find answers to deep and meaningful questions?

• Neuroscientist & entrepreneur Dr Lynda Shaw A journey in personal development - how to create your own set of tools to fast track

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA [ ] This program is suitable for students with at least a B2 level of English. Students aged 13-18 years old.

[ ] Students are required to travel to Australia to join the program in person.