North Queensland Engineering Link Project

Greg Millican

Event Phone: 07 3102 7394

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  • NQELP
     30/09/2020
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This is our twenty-sixth year in Townsville, and despite everything that is happening, we are very grateful to James Cook University, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Engineers Australia for their continuing support.

This year, we have made some changes to our traditional format, in order to provide an exceptional engineering experience while ensuring that all relevant and required COVID-19 conditions are met.

For 2020, the Engineering Link Project will be a one-day event for Year 10, 11 and 12 students who are interested in finding out what engineering REALLY is!

Everyone will participate in two half-day workshops in different engineering disciplines.  Each workshop is designed to challenge your creativity, your knowledge of the maths and science you are learning at school, and introduce you to the engineering paradigm.

A professional engineer will outline their career and what a day in the life of an engineer is, then present you with a problem or scenario that you will have to solve in teams.  You will test materials, complete design calculations and submit a proposal.  If approved, you will construction your solution.  The engineer will evaluate each solution against the criteria and declare the winning team.

Students can choose from up to 4 different disciplines over the two sessions, providing a unique and valuable insight into this exciting career.

During the day, students will also experience JCU Engineering, working in labs and getting a feel for university life.  This is worth the price of admission on its own.

From outside Townsville?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accommodation options for our participants this year. However, we are hoping that because the experience is only one day, families can make a day of it in Townsville.

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 07 4781 4435

Venue Website:

Address:
1 James Cook Drive, Townsville, Queensland, 4811, Australia

Description:

Engineers combine mathematics and science with communication skills, critical thinking and management skills to design and develop products and solutions for real world problems. From designing computer chips to constructing dams – engineers work ultimately to advance society.

Engineering at JCU commences with a common first year, than offers a choice of engineering specialisations to students in their second year. The degree requires twelve weeks of paid, industry-based placements providing students with valuable industry experience and contacts. Engineering design, project management, team work and effective communication are incorporated throughout the program.

The capstone to student learning is the final year engineering thesis project, which gives candidates the opportunity to carry out a significant research or design task, under the leadership of a supervising member of academic staff. JCU graduates are highly sought after by employers, with most of our students finding employment in their final year of study