LED SUMMER INSTITUTE - GRADES 9 - 12
Open to students entering gr. 9 to 12 in the Fall of 2024. (Exception for our Biomed program, which is restricted to youth entering Grades 11-12)
The Leaders in Engineering Design (LED) Summer Institute will take place at the University of Victoria.
Our LED programs will provide youth with:
- Hands-on Lab Experience - led by senior UVic Engineering students in UVic research labs. Biomed participants will receive a lab safety, WHMIS and biosafety training session. (Perfect for your resume!)
- Research Lab Tours - meet leading UVic Biomedical, Mechanical, & Civil Researchers and their grad students. Learn about current research including tissue engineering, 3D printing tissues, smart bandages, and prosthetics.
- UVic Student Connections - meet undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Engineering. Learn about their pathways for choosing Engineering and what they are currently studying.
SUMMER 2024 INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED APRIL 2024 - Applications will start in May 2024.
READ ABOUT WHAT WAS OFFERD LAST YEAR BELOW:
BioMEDical Engineering: Tissue Culture Club
The Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology (CAMTEC) Biomedical Core is partnering with us to develop and deliver a unique experience for High School youth this summer. Over a 3 week period in July participants will spend time inside the CAMTEC Biocore taking part in tissue (cell line) culturing and engineering (spheroids). They will receive relevant training in Lab Safety, WHMIS and Biosafety procedures. Restricted to youth entering Grades 11-12, and limited spots will be available.
Note this is a new format of LED Programming. There will be 6 sessions over 3 weeks, each session will be 3.5 hours long.
See here for more information about CAMTEC.
All-Girls: Civil Engineering in the City
Through partnerships with the Capital Regional District, LED is proud to present a “Regional Civil Engineering Experience.” This new LED program will provide participants the opportunity to learn about engineering infrastructure across the CRD. Field trips are planned on 4 days to Hartland landfill, McLoughlin wastewater treatment plant, Sooke Lake watershed, Elk Lake and others. Accompanied by CRD staff, participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the infrastructure that is planned, designed and managed by engineers to meet the needs of our community. Activities and case studies will be incorporated into the tours to provide hands-on learning and skill building for participants. The tours will be complimented with time spent on-campus at UVic with faculty members to learn about water quality management and infrastructure design.
*We have an inclusive view of the word 'girl'. All-girl programs welcome non-binary, two-spirit, trans, genderqueer and any other youth that identify with these programs.
VideoGame Realization
Spend time with UVic faculty and staff experiencing from the ground-up videogame realization. Beginning with 2D and progressing from there, participants will - among many things - build fractal trees, explore collision detection, and drive their way through math, physics, computer science, and the fascinating world of videogames.
How do I apply to take part in LED?
LED 2024 Application Form
LED 2024 Teacher Reference Form - Instructions about filling out the form are located on the 2nd page of the form.
Complete an application which has 3 main sections:
- Contact Information (name, school, grade, etc)
- Statement of Interest - using your preferred communication style - show us why you are the right fit the LED Summer Institute. Be as creative as you like! Video, audio, artwork, a poem - the format is up to you, but be sure to show/tell us about:
- Yourself and your interest in science, engineering, and leadership
- Why you want to attend the LED Summer Institute
- What you can contribute to the program
- **No longer required -**Teacher Reference - when asking a teacher for a reference, choose somebody that knows you well and can comment on all your strengths. This might be a math or science teacher, but it could be a teacher from another subject too. Please provide your reference with the form above. Can't get in touch with a teacher? Contact svregistration@uvic.ca for alternate sumbission.
What is the cost of the LED summer institute?
Cost details for 2024 will be posted shortly.
Bursaries will be provided for youth who may be facing financial barriers or who are underrepresented in the field of engineering (Indigenous and Women).
Students who attend the summer institute whom have also been accepted to Science Venture’s JC Program will be provided a $100 discount.
What are the application deadlines?
May 31st, 2024
How will I know if I have been accepted into the LED Summer Institute
All applicants will receive an email from svregistration@uvic.ca. Due to limited spots, not all applicants may be successful.
