FREE SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMMES
Connecting students and teachers to our network of engineers
The aim of our free school outreach programmes is to introduce students and teachers to interesting opportunities in engineering, and showcase the wide range of work of our engineering staff and students.
Presentations and Panels
This is suitable for a classroom, assembly or school event.
Classroom Workshops
Our free workshops are run by female undergraduate students currently studying engineering.
Designed to fit into one classroom period, the activities can also be modified for longer sessions or expos.
We aim to give high school students a hands-on experience to apply their knowledge of physics, maths and coding.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to volunteer availability, we are unable to guarantee a workshop booked after mid-November, but please get in touch with us directly to discuss your needs and we’ll do our best!
Smart Carts (Senior Calculus)
Students collect data about the motion of our Smart Carts and use mathematical skills to solve a problem.
Learn more here.
Electricity (Senior Physics)
Students build their own DC motor or static electricity sensor using electrical components and a breadboard.
Learn more here.
Aqualibrium (Junior Maths)
Students plan and build a water distribution network with pipes, calculating flow rates to ensure tanks are filled up at the same time.
Learn more here.
Spheros (Junior Coding)
Students are introduced to coding by navigating a robot through a maze using an app.
Learn more here.
Creative Problem Solving & Engineering Design Process
Students work collaboratively to design a solution to a problem following the design process and then share these with others to see how the process can lead to different solutions.
The activities provide a collaborative, high-level taste of engineering in the form of problem-solving. It focuses on abstract thinking rather than technical solutions.
Learn more here.
Catapults (Junior Maths)
Students design and build a simple catapult, and then test it by launching a ball from different surface heights. An optional extension for graphing results can be included. This activity can also be run as a hybrid virtual workshop!
Learn more here.
Subject Support
We provide extra academic assistance in Maths (Algebra & Calculus) and Science (Physics) for NCEA students. All of our tutors are current female engineering students who are willing to work with your students to revise content, prepare for upcoming assessments, MCATs and exams, and share what it’s like to be an engineering student at the University of Auckland.
We have virtual one-on-one tutoring available all year, as well as in-person and online drop-in study hubs later in the year.
If you or your school is interested in organising a specific session for your class, or after school, please contact the tutoring team directly!
Please note: our tutoring programme is currently on hold while we upgrade our booking system – watch this space!
NEWS & UPDATES
We are continuously updating our programmes and work with educational professionals to develop new initiatives. If you are interested in developing a specialised program for your school feel free to contact us by email at wie@auckland.ac.nz
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