Course Overview
What is the impact of an oil spill? How could you clean up an oil spill? Can we cook using the sun? Design and build a solar oven, and test it to see if it can melt chocolate. Included is a workshop run by a mechanical engineer to learn about the daily jobs and tasks that an engineer performs. Roles range from using CAD software to design components for vehicles, to commissioning and testing a prototype next generation mining truck. Exploration of the connections between nature and engineering and how does nature inspire engineers? Challenge your engineering mind by using creative and critical thinking skills to find solutions to a variety of issues.
