UBC Okanagan (UBCO) will welcome students from around the world this July for the inaugural Okanagan Global Summer Program—a unique program that blends academic exploration with global adventure. Following a successful pilot in 2023, UBCO is expanding the program to offer six innovative course packages that tap interdisciplinary perspectives and knowledge to solve issues of global significance.
*An earlier version of this story first appeared on global.ubc.ca. It is being re-shared to help raise awareness among potential students about the Okanagan Global Summer Program. Learn more below about the offerings by UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and other faculties.
The three-week program July 8 to 26 mixes a strong academic focus with social and recreational experiences for an immersive global experience in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, an internationally renowned travel destination known for its sun-soaked beaches and natural beauty, fruit growing and wine-making industries, and year-round recreation.
“Expanding world perspectives, pursuing top-tier academics and building meaningful relationships are all at the core of the program,” says Brad Wuetherick, Associate Provost, Academic Programs, Teaching and Learning at UBCO. “This program offers more than academic growth: by embracing everything this program has to offer, students are also creating memories and building friendships that will shape who they become as global citizens.”
During the immersive program, students attend weekday classes, building toward earning UBC micro-credentials by the end of the program, while staying in on-campus accommodations, allowing them to socialize and share evenings together.
The all-inclusive program costs $6,000 CAD and registration is open until April 1, 2024. The UBC Vancouver campus has a similar offering: the Vancouver Summer Program, in June and July each year.
Offerings within the School of Engineering include:
DESIGNING THE FUTURE: AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES, AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
Discover the future of transportation in the 2024 Global Summer Program on Autonomous Vehicles, Automation, and Robotics. Delve into driverless technology, exploring sensors, perception, planning, control, and safety. Gain cutting-edge skills and be part of an innovation journey. Enroll now for a transformative learning experience and drive into the future of mobility! Learn about the technology used in smart manufacturing and get hands-on with industrial-grade production systems. You will learn how to design, implement, and test controller logic to automate common production tasks such as sorting, separating, quality assurance, part distribution, and assembly. These concepts are complimented with the technical communication skills needed to present your ideas to the innovation sector.
Courses included:
- Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics | School of Engineering
- Technical Communications | School of Engineering
ENGINEERING FOR CRISIS: USER-CENTRED DESIGN FOR REAL-WORLD ISSUES
Discover innovative ways to combat real world issues like the increase in wild fire through engineering principles of user-centered design, CAD and CAM programs and manufacturing. In this hands-on and practical application course, students will utilize programs like Solidworks and tools like 3D printing to create prototypes that provide functional solutions to modern day problems. These concepts are complimented with the technical communication skills needed to present your ideas to the innovation sector.
Courses included:
- User-Centered Design, CAD/CAM & Manufacturing | School of Engineering
- Technical Communications | School of Engineering
Learn more about the 2024 Okanagan Global Summer Program.