Western Engineering Summer Academy (WESA)

The Western Engineering Summer Academy is designed to offer ambitious students going into Grades 9-12 who excel in math and science the opportunity to explore different types of engineering, learn about university life, and add to their extracurriculars for further enrichment. These courses provide students the opportunity to work in Western’s top research facilities and teaching environments. The courses are taught by Western Engineering professors and graduate students.

Western Engineering Outreach will be offering three week-long Western Engineering Summer Academy courses for the summer of 2024! All courses will be held at Western University's Faculty of Engineering. Pick-up and drop-off locations, and registration rooms will be provided once registered for your course of choice.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

To register for WESA 2024, go to our Western Outreach Portal.

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With no overlap, students are able to pick which engineering discipline suits them best, or try them all!

Mechatronics Engineering, July 15 - 19:

In the Mechatronics Engineering WESA Course, you will have the chance to learn all about what Mechatronics has to offer, with lessons in Electrical, Software, and Mechanical Engineering. Learn through a mixture of classroom and hands-on lab settings as you are immersed in typical activities performed by Mechatronics Engineers, along with tours of Western facilities and Cronyn Observatory. We will provide students with a computer to use during activities and workshops throughout the entire week.

J4G Electrical Engineering, August 6 - 9 (Four Day Week):

In the Just For Girls Electrical Engineering WESA course, students will delve into the world of electrical engineers, and have a shocking amount of fun! This course is led by Electrical Engineering professor Jayshri Sabarinathan, whose work has helped launch a satellite into space, and whose research focuses on electricity at the nano level. Students will get a chance to explore an electrical engineering facility on campus, do hands-on activities, and experience the best that Western’s Electrical Engineering program has to offer! We will provide students with a computer to use during activities and workshops throughout the entire week.

Integrated Engineering, August 19 - 23: 

In the Integrated Engineering WESA course, students will get a taste of various engineering disciplines that Western has to offer. Students will visit research facilities like the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Lab, the Smart Cities & Communities Lab, and more! They will also learn about leadership with a special guest speaker from Ivey Business School and do hands-on Artificial Intelligence activities with a Western engineering professor. We will provide students with a computer to use during activities and workshops throughout the entire week.

WESA Cost

Cost varies depending on the length of the week, ranging from $260 (4-day-week) to $325 (5-day-week).

Bursary Program

Visit our bursary page for more information. 

Questions

Having trouble with our portal? Click here for frequently asked questions. To reach us, please email discover@uwo.ca or call 519-661-2111 x88826.

Cancellation Policy

Please see our cancellation policy.