Sector & Price:
Sector & Price:
- ICT
- Manufacturing
- $100 per student
- ICT
- Manufacturing
- $100 per student
Requirements Met:
Requirements Met:
- Sector-partnered experience - ICE
- Experiential learning
- Sector-partnered experience - ICE
- Experiential learning
Date:
Date:
Time:
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Address:
Address:
175 Longwood Rd S Suite 101A, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
175 Longwood Rd S Suite 101A, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
Overview:
Overview:
McMaster Innovation Park is a leading innovation hub in Hamilton, home to robotics research, autonomous vehicle work, and a range of startups developing new technologies. In this Intelligent Systems ICE Training workshop, students will explore innovation in a real-world setting and take part in a hands-on ICE Challenge connected to actual client partners at the park, giving them a chance to work through practical problems tied to emerging technology and startup development.
McMaster Innovation Park is a leading innovation hub in Hamilton, home to robotics research, autonomous vehicle work, and a range of startups developing new technologies. In this Intelligent Systems ICE Training workshop, students will explore innovation in a real-world setting and take part in a hands-on ICE Challenge connected to actual client partners at the park, giving them a chance to work through practical problems tied to emerging technology and startup development.
Trailer:
Trailer:
Agenda:
Agenda:
😀 9:00am - 9:20am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry!) 🌞 9:20am - 9:40am: Warm up activity with MiP Keynote (after all, we need to get warmed up!) 🧊 9:40am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship 🍱 11:30am - 12:15pm: Lunch & Learn (recharging with food and industry insights) 🏫 12:15pm - 1:30pm: Facility tour (discover the magic behind Atrium, Innovation Factory, etc.) 💡 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Students work on ICE Challenge (a real industry case to solve) 🍬 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Closing remark & Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
😀 9:00am - 9:20am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry!) 🌞 9:20am - 9:40am: Warm up activity with MiP Keynote (after all, we need to get warmed up!) 🧊 9:40am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship 🍱 11:30am - 12:15pm: Lunch & Learn (recharging with food and industry insights) 🏫 12:15pm - 1:30pm: Facility tour (discover the magic behind Atrium, Innovation Factory, etc.) 💡 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Students work on ICE Challenge (a real industry case to solve) 🍬 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Closing remark & Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
Helpful Info:
Helpful Info:
Schedule Flexibility
Schedule Flexibility
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
Tentative Scheduling
Tentative Scheduling
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Backup Plan
Backup Plan
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
Group Size Update
Group Size Update
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Update Timeline
Update Timeline
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Absence Policy
Absence Policy
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
Group Supervision
Group Supervision
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
Drop-off Location:
Drop-off Location:
Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.
Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.
Intelligent Systems SPECIAL: SPE ICE Training & Experiential Learning at McMaster Innovation Park