Queen's Summer Engineering Academy Senior

On behalf of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s University, we would like to introduce you to Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) Senior. This non-credit experiential education program offers engineering focused courses for students currently in grades 9-11 (going into Grade 10 - 12 in Sept 2024). The courses provide an overview of Engineering in a university setting and caters to Canadian high school students.

QSEA Senior is available in both one-week and multiple-week versions as there are multiple different courses to choose from within July and August of 2024 for a total of 5 weeks. 

Please find more information about our course offerings below:

Course A: Engineering Future Frontiers
Course Description: The Engineering Future Frontiers program offers an immersive introduction to university-level engineering through dynamic, hands-on projects inspired by Queen’s University’s first-year design challenges. Participants will explore diverse engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, computer, and mechatronics and develop essential skills in coding (block & C++), AI concepts, robotics, circuitry, prototyping, hardware integration, and 3D modeling. Emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving, this program provides a glimpse into the engineering design process, equipping future engineers with the creativity and technical expertise needed to tackle real-world challenges.

Engineering Disciplines Explored: Mechatronics and Robotics, Electrical and Computer, Mechanical

Course B: Engineering Innovative Solutions  
Course Description: The Engineering Innovative Solutions program offers students hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines including civil, mechanical, mining, and geological. Using the engineering design process, students will develop critical skills in problem-solving, technical proficiency, and teamwork. Participants will design, build, and test prototypes in engineering labs and facilities on Queen’s campus, learning from experts in their fields.

Engineering Disciplines Explored: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining & Geological

Course C: Engineering Reactions & Remedies 
Course Description: The Engineering Reactions and Remedies program explores the connection between the sciences and engineering and how they overlap to develop solutions to real world problems. Focusing on chemical and biomedical engineering, participants will have the opportunity to participate in labs, create and test their own engineering designs, and hear from guest speakers who are working in these fields of innovative research.

Engineering Disciplines Explored: Chemical, Biomedical, Engineering Chemistry