Engineering programs and camps

Rigorous engineering challenge where high school teams design, program, and build industrial-size robots in a 6-week build season. Requires applied research in mechanics, CAD, and control systems. Many Alberta teams compete in the Canadian Rockies regional event.

Applied engineering challenge where student teams research, design, build, and program autonomous and driver-controlled robots to compete in game-based tournaments. Highly accessible with events hosted locally across Alberta's regional school districts.

Distinct from the larger FRC, FTC teams design, build, and program smaller-scale robots using Java and Android-based technology. Requires applied research into control systems and computer vision. More accessible entry point than FRC with lower build costs.

A seven-month mentorship for female, non-binary and 2SLGBTQ+ high school students, with info sessions, faculty events, campus tours and design challenges in the Elko Engineering Garage. The 2025/26 cohort is closed; watch DiscoverE for the next intake.

Free program connecting high school students with UAlberta engineering students for virtual mentorship. Project materials are shipped to participants' homes for hands-on engineering projects guided remotely.

Suite of specialized summer engineering and science workshops at UAlberta featuring project-based research, prototyping, and hands-on lab experience. Includes multiple programs for various interests and demographics.

Applications open in late November and close in mid-April for the following summer. A free U of T engineering program: a July intensive on the St. George campus, followed by biweekly events from October through February.

The 2025–26 season has concluded; next year's events are posted in the fall. Province-wide engineering and geoscience competition where high school teams solve timed, hands-on STEM challenges. Regionals feed the provincial finals.

Multidisciplinary engineering competition where teams use CAD and CAM software to research aerodynamics, design, and race miniature compressed-air powered F1 cars. Alberta teams actively compete at national championships. Builds skills in design, manufacturing, and project management.

Runs as a full-time summer course from late July to late August. The UCalgary Bioengineering Summer Institute gives high school students lab exposure to biomedical engineering ahead of a Schulich application.