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The Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) is an engineering-focused summer program that exposes students to engineering design, STEM concepts, and a variety of engineering disciplines. Students participate in hands-on experiences within various research/lab facilities and the instructors use thought provoking engineering projects and labs to inform and engage students. Over the years, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s has continued its excellence in research and teaching and learning. To showcase all that we has to offer, the 2021 QSEA program will be offered in in July and August, with a variety of course offerings, designed to be stand-alone or register for multiple courses.
The 2020/21 Experience at Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
At the moment, Connections Engineering Outreach is offering a mix of in-person and virtual programs. Connections staff have and will continue to work with Queen's University (camp compliance group) and Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington Public Health in order to ensure that all of the necessary measures to ensure camper safety are implemented - including limited enrollment, maintaining distancing within sessions, disinfecting measures, staffing, etc.
In the event that Connections Engineering Outreach has to cancel its in-person programs, participants will automatically be registered in the virtual version of that program. If they do not wish to participate online, registrants will be fully refunded.
View recent COVID-19 updates from Connections: Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA)
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For young people with a passion for engineering, attending the Connections sessions has the same gravity as, say, a child who loves basketball attending a week of practices with the Raptors. The setting, the staffing, the resources, the approach—it’s all the real deal, within one of the country’s foremost academic institutions. No punches are pulled, with attention to chemical, civil, electrical and computing, geological, mechanical engineering, and others. It’s not for everyone, to be sure, but, again, for the right child, it’s as exceptional as it is unique. Day and overnight options allow for a wider range of engagement, but the immersive overnight programs are a particular draw. Participants interact with peers of a like mind and academic ability, as well as academics and professionals in the field, all which can be both transformational and inspiring.
Connections: Queen's Summer Engineering Academy - Our Kids Insider Perspective
[00:21] - What is unique about your program? [00:55] - What type of student is successful in this program? [02:06] - Is the schedule structured or is it more open? [02:49] - How do your staff deal with behavioural issues? [04:46] - What do participants value most about their experience in the program? [05:55] - What advice would you give to a new participant of the program?
"I wanted to congratulate you on the depth and breadth of your QSEA program. My child had a blast and was very impressed by the diversity of activities, and is very excited to come back next year." - QSEA parent
"I developed a more accurate interpretation of each branch of engineering and have discovered a few that I did not previously know." - QSEA student
Scott Compeau, Engineering Outreach Manager
PEng, MASc, BEd, OCT, PhD Candidate
As a professional engineer, a qualified high school Chemistry teacher, and the Manager of Connections Engineering Outreach over the past 6 years, I take pride in properly designing our workshops to include important aspects of the engineering profession. Also, with a Masters degree specializing in engineering education focusing on school students' perceptions of engineering, I am aware of the mis-perceptions that some students hold about the profession and the team works towards providing accurate information about the profession to correct these perceptions.
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More details about accommodations: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Connections Engineering Outreach will NOT be offering on campus accommodations for the summer of 2021. In years past, All QSEA Senior and QSEA Intermediate students have stayed in one of the premium residence rooms which means they are single climate-controlled rooms with a shared bathroom with one other person. An example of the residence rooms can be found using the following link: https://residences.housing.queensu.ca/our-buildings/building-descriptions/brant-house/
Sports facilities
Cost: $100 to $350 /week
Payment Options:
| Deposit required with acceptance | Yes |
| Credit card payment | Yes |
| Maximum installments available | 3 |
Scholarships & awards:
QSEA and QSEA Jr. Bursary
| Amount: $1,275 | Deadline: April 30, 2019 annually |
Please listen to some of our QSEA 2016 students speak about their experience.
November 6, 2018
Queen’s Engineering Outreach team teaching digital skills
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February 17, 2016
Looking to educate future engineers
Scott Compeau introduces QSEA. A two-week summer academy aimed at introducing high school students to engineering and Queen's University... Read More
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