University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria announces the call for the
fourth International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women (ISAE4W) in July 2017!
IMPORTANT: participants from partner universities may apply for a travel scholarship of up to € 200.
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4th International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women – ISAE4W takes place from July 11th – July 26th, 2017
The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal opportunity for a selected group of highly-motivated and talented women (high school, college or undergraduate students) to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework.
The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week programme combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering, informatics and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops. Each participant can choose from one of three specializations:
Natural Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Informatics
A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organisations will provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.
Why participate?
– Broaden technical and scientific knowledge
– Earn academic credit (4 ECTS)
– Improve language and intercultural skills
– International contacts
– Creativity, fun and experience
Target group: women from 18 to 25
Language of instruction: English
Venue:
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
School of Engineering
Stelzhamerstraße 23, 4600 Wels, Austria / Europe
Costs:
€ 780,- including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous excursions
Application:
Online from now until April 30th, 2017. Applicants will be notified about the outcome of the review and selection-process by May 8th, 2017.
Please note that due to limited capacities a maximum of two students per specialization and a total of four students per institution can be accepted. Acceptance decisions will be made exclusively based on the students’ qualifications and the fit with the offered specialization. Competitive entry!
For further questions please see the attached brochure,
visit http://www.fh-ooe.at/isae4w,
join us on facebook www.facebook.com/ISAE4W
or contact isae4w@fh-ooe.at