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Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Sunday 28 April 2013

Queensland Uni of Technology - STEM Camp

Year 11 STEM camp applications open


The QUT Vice-Chancellor’s STEM camp will give students a taste of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines by engaging in a hands-on, intensive exploration of a project in their chosen discipline. Students will work in teams of 3-4 and apply their creativity and investigative skills on topics such as: addressing environmental issues; solving problems in the energy, food and medical sectors; and improving information dissemination and security.

The STEM Camp is an intellectually challenging four day event, run in the mid semester holiday break, June 2013. The camp is fully funded by QUT – there is no cost for students to attend and it is open to both regional students and local South-East Queensland year 11 students.

The camp will give students a taste of all science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines and hands-on, intensive exploration of a project in their chosen discipline. It is important to emphasize that activities will be used to link the importance of STEM to career opportunities in those fields.

Date:

Regional students (boarding included): Monday 24 – Friday 28 June
South East Queensland students (day passes): Tuesday 25 – Friday 28 June (9.30am – 4.30pm)

Eligibility Requirements:

To be accepted into this program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Current Queensland Year 11 student
- Studying a Science (Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental or Biology), Mathematics, Engineering Technology, Computer Science
- All Year 11 students must be 15 as of June 1, 2013
- All Year 11 students to obtain parental/guardian permission.

How to apply:

Applicants must complete the application form (downloaded from the website).
And include the following supporting documents:
- Copy of the student’s high school Term 4, Year 10 and Term1, Year 11 report to date
- 300 word statement of purpose (describing the student's interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
- One letter of recommendation from the student's science or maths teacher/guidance officer or principal
Applicants will receive a confirmation email to confirm that the application has been received.