Attention High School Science and Maths Teachers!

In 2009, for the fourth consecutive year, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences held the “Women in Technology Challenge’.

Students were encouraged to develop their problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to find creative solutions to stimulating problems. They also benefited from a unique opportunity to engage with female student ambassadors, academics and like-minded peers.

Schools were invited to nominate students studying science, maths or physics, or with a strong interest in careers in engineering, maths or computer science. As activities can differ from year to year, students who had previously attended the event are more than welcome to return.

Nominations for next year including school, contact person, student names and year levels must be received by June 2010. Nominations are accepted on a first-come first-served basis and registration packs are mailed to Schools in June.

For further information regarding Challenge nominations and registrations, contact Jade Harmer, 8303 4375.

Feedback from Past Participants

In the second week of the holidays I visited the University of Adelaide for the Women in Technology Challenge. We learnt about the Engineering courses that are offered at Adelaide University. There were so many different types of Engineering and we experienced many activities and practicals in these courses. Everyone had a great day and we really enjoyed it. It was a great opportunity to give students ideas about what we want to study at University and explore all of the possibilities for our future. I really enjoyed this and I would like to go again if this experience was offered again. I hope that more students from OLSH might join in this challenge next time and have an opportunity to develop your skills in a new situation. -Nhi Vong

It was a great experience and it was so interesting to see what happens in different parts of the University. It was awesome being in a lab room with the walls, floor and roof where made of foam. In the room next door, the total opposite scenario was set up where a room was made completely of concrete and metal. We were well looked after with a delicious morning tea and lunch which was generously supplied by the University. Everybody was really friendly which made the day even more fantastic. We had a great experience where we learnt a lot about Maths and Science and it made us look forward to University experiences. -Emma Young