AUT STEM Camp 2022

This three-day, two-night ‘camp’ is designed to empower Year 13 Māori students through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and grow a generation of leading STEM professionals steeped in mātauranga Māori.

Our STEM Camp programme is fully funded (free) and includes accommodation, food, and travel*. Get a taste of the AUT university experience, collaborating with academic staff and current students on real-world issues, finding real-world solutions.

_{*Travel included only for students based outside of Auckland.}

What will you get to do at the camp?

Attend workshops in the STEM subject of your choice
Stay at AUT’s City Campus in Auckland for 2 nights and get a taste of university life
Learn leadership and personal development skills
Collaborate with like-minded people in small groups
Meet other future students of AUT
Try out something new and explore your potential

Event details

Date: Wednesday 12 October to Friday 14 October 2022
Location: AUT City Campus, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland 1010

Learn more about the study areas within the camp

Engineering

Engineering is about finding solutions to key issues we face today, like access to clean water, sustainable energy systems, waste management, recycling, and environmental pressures. A lot of people think engineering is all about working with machines, but it’s so much more! Engineers at their core are problem solvers, tackling the world’s problems, big and small. If it wasn’t for engineers we wouldn’t have iPhones, the TikTok app, and even electric cars.

Potential careers

Computer and mathematical sciences

Computer and mathematical sciences are part of almost everything in the modern world whether it is something as simple as ordering a pizza, or as complicated as brain surgery. It involves creating effective ways to solve problems using computer technologies. From games to mobile apps and web programming, you can do it all in computing and mathematical sciences.

Potential careers

Science

In science you have the opportunity to solve the world’s problems through research, innovation and practical application. By studying science, you can change the world by making people’s lives safer, healthier and even more exciting. A lot of people don’t know this, but scientists don’t just spend their time in laboratories they also spend time in nature, in the ocean and with wildlife to gather data and apply their knowledge.

Potential careers

Register your interest

Applications for STEM Camp 2022 are now closed.

Great graduatesRahiri MaihiNgāpuhi, Ngati Awa, Tuhoe4th-year student, Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering“When I started my course, I quickly learned it was nothing like I expected. But something that was mentioned in a lot of my courses was how often engineers help out communities and people. Being someone who is Māori, brown, male and from South Auckland, something that drove me to carry on this course were the possibilities to not only help support my own family but the home and community I love most.”“When I started my course, I quickly learned it was nothing like I expected. But something that was mentioned in a lot of my courses was how often engineers help out communities and people. Being someone who is Māori, brown, male and from South Auckland, something that drove me to carry on this course were the possibilities to not only help support my own family but the home and community I love most.”

Great graduatesSydney CurtisNgāti Hine & Ngāti Whatua3rd-year student, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Applied Conservation“I've always loved being outdoors; hiking, travelling, swimming and doing my part to minimise my impact on the environment. I have loved studying at AUT because I not only get to learn about the science of plants, animals and their environment inside and on field trips, but also because the science courses incorporate the importance of mātauranga Māori in the future of environmental conservation.”“I've always loved being outdoors; hiking, travelling, swimming and doing my part to minimise my impact on the environment. I have loved studying at AUT because I not only get to learn about the science of plants, animals and their environment inside and on field trips, but also because the science courses incorporate the importance of mātauranga Māori in the future of environmental conservation.”

Great graduatesYeran EdmondsNgāpuhi & Tūwharetoa2nd-year student, Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Software Development“I always found myself drawn to tech and came back to uni to pursue higher learning. I find it exciting to solve problems with new technology. I get to work in front of a computer all day instead of physical labour, and I get to help my family with tech projects.”“I always found myself drawn to tech and came back to uni to pursue higher learning. I find it exciting to solve problems with new technology. I get to work in front of a computer all day instead of physical labour, and I get to help my family with tech projects.”

Contact us

For more information, feel free to email our team at future@aut.ac.nz.