About Engineering Outreach
Our History
In 2014, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University began an ambitious initiative to deliver Kindergarten to Grade 12 engineering outreach programs to youth in the Durham Region. After a concerted, multi-faceted effort over the past four years, our programs have grown to reach over 8,000 students annually. Our goal is to inspire youth to ask questions and empower them to develop solutions to everyday problems using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) from across Durham Region and our surrounding communities.
Engineering Outreach is a proud network member of Actua, and we share in their shares their national mission:"... To prepare Canadian youth to be innovators and leaders by engaging them in exciting and accessible STEM experiences that build critical skills and confidence.”
Our Staff
Engineering Outreach staff have backgrounds in science and engineering and are joined by over 75 undergraduate and graduate engineering students who volunteer their time throughout their year. Our team is excited to share their knowledge with the youth who participate in our programs each year.