“Electronic Engineering; Much More Than Building”

 

Schools that attended

Gepps Cross Girls High School

Endeavour College

Salisbury High School

Gawler High School

Craigmore High School

Gleeson College

Underdale High School

 

Presenters:

Dr Tamath Rainsford (Uni Adelaide)

Dr Mark McDonnell (Uni SA & Telecommunications Research)

Mr Vince Rigter (Mawson Lakes Development)

NAMIG/Concept 2 Creation

 

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Objectives of the Seminar

 

  • Promote Maths and Engineering to high achieving Year 9-10 students
  • Increase Science engagement of students from Northern SA schools
  • Showcase possible career pathways available by pursuing Maths and Engineering as a career.
  • Reveal to students the interdisciplinary role of Maths
  • Relate to students the relevance of Maths and Engineering to human life and the possible impact it may have on society.
  • Presentations by our Tall Poppies Dr Tamath Rainsford and Dr Mark McDonnell highlighted their individual career pathways, their passion for studying Maths and pursuing their respective careers in Engineering.

 

The afternoon was divided into three break-out sessions;

  • Interaction with Tall Poppies
  • NAMIG and the Concept 2 Creation Model Plane Building
  • UniSA Campus Tour: TREV Car, Engineering Space, SCT Laboratories

 

The Master of Ceremonies for the day was Dr Stan Salagaras, Delfin Lend Lease

 

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