International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women

International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering offers an ideal opportunity for women age

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-week programme combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and

natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures, seminars and workshops. The lectures, laboratories or seminars will cover following specific issues and current trends:

Natural Sciences in Time & Space
>> Development of the natural sciences and world-view from ancient Greece to modern day physics
>> The physics of space travel
>> Observing the universe

Applied Sciences in Theory and Practice
>> Research projects with modern devices and methods at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
>> Career Talks – successful graduates from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria report from their careers in science and technology
>> Group project – leading-edge technologies and their impact on society
>> Sustainability – the interconnections of different technological systems and considerations about how changes affect these systems
>> OpenLab of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria

Synthetic Biology
>> Synthetic biology – promises and dangers for society
>> General molecular biology – basic introduction into DNA replication and PCR technology

Interesting Places to Visit
>> Companies: visit to the voestalpine with a tour through the steel production site
>> Museums: Ars Electronica Center – museum for information technology and technological advancements in society
>> Cultural highlights in Upper Austria: 30th Pflasterspektakel (street performance festival in Linz)

Specific Topics
>> Intercultural communication and the role of women in science and research
>> From the business idea to the successful company

In addition, the participants will have an ongoing project throughout the entire academy. The project will encompass scientific and technological aspects as well as creativity and social impact. 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?
- Improve language und intercultural skills
- International contacts
- Broaden technical and scientific knowledge
- Creativity, fun and experience
- Earn academic credit


Target group
- women from 18 to 25

Language of instruction
- English

Venue
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
School of Engineering and Environmental Sciences
Stelzhamerstraße 23
4600 Wels/Austria

Costs
€ 780,- including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous excursions

Application
see https://www.fh-ooe.at/en/kongresse/2016/international-summer-academy-in-engineering-for-women/registration-submission

And that's how fast 2,5 weeks go by! This year's 28 participants from 19 countries presented their group projects yester...
25/07/2024

And that's how fast 2,5 weeks go by! This year's 28 participants from 19 countries presented their group projects yesterday before receiving their diplomas.👩‍🎓

It was our pleasure to host you and, most importantly, provide a platform for all of you to connect and stay in touch! 🤓

Another week of our academy is flying by! Our participants have been busy discovering the golden ration, eating their wa...
19/07/2024

Another week of our academy is flying by! Our participants have been busy discovering the golden ration, eating their way through a Backaldrin company visit😋, building bridges 🌉, discovering prosthetics and so much more - besides enjoying some spare time, obviously... 🤓

Some insights from our ongoing academy! 🤓So far the girls enjoyed team building, a city tour, a trip to Mars, a sustaina...
12/07/2024

Some insights from our ongoing academy! 🤓So far the girls enjoyed team building, a city tour, a trip to Mars, a sustainability workshop and a company visit.

Today's the day!!🤩Welcoming 28 talented young females from 19 different countries for this year's academy! we are very m...
09/07/2024

Today's the day!!🤩Welcoming 28 talented young females from 19 different countries for this year's academy!
we are very much looking forward to working with you! 🙌

🎉 Wow! We're thrilled to share that more than 70 students from 30 countries have applied for our International Summer Ac...
03/05/2024

🎉 Wow! We're thrilled to share that more than 70 students from 30 countries have applied for our International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women! 🌍 This overwhelming response fills us with joy and pride, especially as we celebrate our 10th year anniversary this year. 🎊✨
We're deeply honored by the incredible interest in our program and grateful to our wonderful community for their support and enthusiasm. 🙏To all the students who applied, thank you very much for applying!
Now, our team will begin the process of reviewing applications, and you can expect to receive information about your acceptance status before the end of May. Stay tuned for further updates!

🚨 Attention all aspiring female engineers! 🚨 Don't miss out on the chance to join our International Summer Academy in En...
29/04/2024

🚨 Attention all aspiring female engineers! 🚨 Don't miss out on the chance to join our International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women! Application closes TOMORROW, April 30th, at 11:30 p.m. CET +2!⏰ Secure your spot now! :)
Please send an e-mail to [email protected]. You will then receive a personalized registration link to our online application portal.

🎉 Our application file is slowly filling up, and we couldn't be happier about it! 📝✨ The response to the Summer Academy ...
19/04/2024

🎉 Our application file is slowly filling up, and we couldn't be happier about it! 📝✨ The response to the Summer Academy has been incredible, and we're thrilled to see so many enthusiastic applicants wanting to join us for this enriching experience.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this amazing adventure! Secure your spot by applying before the deadline on April 30th. Simply request a registration link at [email protected] and take the first step towards an unforgettable summer. 🌟🚀

Spaces are limited, so don't wait too long! Let's make this summer one to remember together.💫

Aoife from TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath in Ireland shared a wonderful testimonial about her experience at the Summer...
15/04/2024

Aoife from TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath in Ireland shared a wonderful testimonial about her experience at the Summer Academy.

🌟 "I've loved everything about the Summer Academy. From getting the chance to meet such a diverse group of people to the broad range of topics covered in lectures. The free weekends gave the opportunity to explore Austria and appreciate all that was nearby. I honestly wouldn't change anything about the last couple of weeks; everything happens for a reason, and I feel eternally grateful for this experience."

Join us for the upcoming Summer Academy and create unforgettable memories just like Aoife! 🚀🌍

🚧 Something exciting is happening at Wels Campus! Stay tuned for updates! 🏗️🌟
05/04/2024

🚧 Something exciting is happening at Wels Campus! Stay tuned for updates! 🏗️🌟

03/04/2024

📢 Only 27 Days Left to Apply for Our Summer Academy! 🌞

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! To apply, please send an email to [email protected]. You'll receive a personalized registration link to our online application portal. Secure your spot today! 🎓🌟

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Stelzhamerstrasse 23
Wels
4600

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