In-School Workshops

Throughout the year,  Western Engineering Outreach offers in-school workshops for elementary and secondary schools. Our main goals are that students have fun and get curious while growing their awareness and enjoyment of STEM. Many of our workshops complement the Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum. Energetic Western Engineering Outreach instructors travel within London and the surrounding area to deliver workshops to students in kindergarten to Grade 12 to share their love of STEM. 

In-School Workshop Descriptions

- Cubetto Maps (Screen-free coding with robots for Kindergarten, Gr. 1, 2, 3)
- Creative Circuitry (Create a working circuit using household materials for Gr. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Micro:Bit Workshop (Use software and hardware to code for Gr. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- Let's Rock (Intro to AI using a data set to teach a machine about lunar rocks for Gr. 4, 5, 6)
- Pitch Black (Engineer electrical breadboards in a blackout scenario for Gr. 9, 10)
- Assistive Technology (Design and prototype assistive devices for Gr. 9, 10)
- Neural Networks (Train your own artificial intelligence computer model for Gr. 9, 10, 11, 12)
- Crack the Code (Learn how to read encryptions for Gr. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)

Cost

Each in-school workshop is 1.5 to 2 hours and costs $150. This includes the cost of delivery and materials for up to 30 students. There is an additional cost of $50 for schools located outside a 50km radius from the University.

Bursaries

Bursaries covering 85% of the cost of the workshop may be available for schools serving youth facing socio-economic challenges or otherwise serving youth under-represented in STEM.  Please email discover@uwo.ca to see if you qualify for a bursary. While we aim to fill as many requests as possible, bursaries are limited. 

Requesting an In-School Workshop

We accept in-school workshop requests regularly throughout the year. We receive many requests each year and do our best to fulfil as many requests as possible.To request a workshop for Winter and Spring 2025, please complete the form here.

If you have any questions related to in-school workshops please contact Western Engineering Outreach at discover@uwo.ca or 519-661-2111 Ext. 88826. 

Cancellation Policy

A 20% non-refundable administrative fee is applied to all cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the in-school workshop. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to discover@uwo.ca. Cancellations requested less than 10 business days prior to the in-school workshop date will not be issued any refund. No refunds will be made in the event of the university or school closure.