Casey Woo (mechanical engineering)
As a fourth-year student in mechanical engineering, Casey Woo was excited to share his knowledge and passion for solving problems with camp participants at Engineering for Kids.
Sharing a love of learning
At Engineering for Kids, children spend their summers solving problems, participating in building challenges and learning in a fun setting.
For fourth-year mechanical engineering student Casey Woo, supporting kids at camp as they learn is inspiring, as since these types of engineering programs when he was growing up.
From scheduling and planning camp curriculum to teaching engineering concepts to campers, Casey put his academic expertise into play with the next generation of young engineers.
"My favourite part of working at Engineering for Kids is watching the children solve problems," Casey says.
"During our camps, we will often do engineering challenges such as bridge building and the tallest tower challenge. They all come up with different designs. For the bridge challenge, one of the groups made their bridge look like an I-beam, which is often used in construction and civil engineering."
The impact of co-op
"Being able to work at different companies is the best way to pick up various skills that are not taught in school," says Casey of his four co-op work terms.
"Working at Engineering for Kids has improved my communication skills, especially when it comes to breaking down complicated concepts."