EVolocity CEO, Sarah Fitzgerald, chats with Paul Lenihan of Mahurangi College and John Creighton, Head of Technology at Burnside High School about their insight and tips to integrate the EVolocity programme with NCEA. Paul entered 10 teams in 2022 and will share his experiences and insights on how he did it, what worked, what didn’t…
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Press Release: EVolocity thrilled to announce renewed partnership with Etco EVolocity is more than a STEM Programme. We are developing future generations of engineers,technicians, technology innovators and entrepreneurs. New Zealand needs a highly skilled workforceto deliver sustainable infrastructure and clean transportation. EVolocity provides practical hands-onengineering learning as well as career pathways for young New Zealanders.…
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When it comes to education, there’s nothing quite like hands-on, real world learning. Students are more engaged, lessons more memorable, projects more inspiring. It can also break down barriers and build confidence; students are often learning before they even realise it, without any pre-conceived notions of their abilities. EVolocity’s ‘Electrify your Bike’ Project, sponsored by MeloYelo,…
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Original article: AraAke News The EVolocity programme, a programme helping generate students’ interest in the field of alternative and sustainable energy, returns to Taranaki in 2022. EVolocity was brought to the region in 2021, as a result of the programme’s regional partnership with Ara Ake and education partnership with WITT, where over 60 high school…
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While Auckland teams may not be able to race their vehicles for 2021, we will still be judging electric bikes and karts, and award trophies for the following competition categories: Best Report Best Video Best Overall Vehicle Innovation Challenge Award – Collection and Display of Performance Data Innovation Challenge Award – Engineering Excellence and Innovation…
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As an Electrical Engineer, tell us what made you choose this career? As a young kid I found wires fascinating. I wanted to be a pilot too, so I was really keen to somehow combine working with electronics and aircraft one day – I now get to do it for a job! As a young…
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We spoke with Keith Anderson, EVolocity Technical Lead (North Island) about his journey to Computer Systems engineering. As a Computer Systems Engineer, tell us what made you choose this career? When I was in high school I didn’t have EVolocity as an option, but I did get into building and racing drones. These drones were…
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Niels Grosmann participated in EVolocity in 2017 and 2018 as a Henderson High School student. He tells us the most useful skill he learnt during EVolocity was how to develop ideas from your head into real world designs, guided by rapid prototyping and other methods. A skill he believes is very hard to learn from…
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“I like building something and seeing it working,” says Master’s student Cameron Shellard, explaining why he’s chosen to complete his postgraduate degree through Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington’s Paihau – Robinson Research Institute. The chance to do some hands-on building as well as working with software drew both Cameron and PhD candidate Kent Hamilton to…
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Are you ready to inspire + teach our young people? We are seeking volunteers for 2022. EVolocity is grateful to have onboard many incredible mentors who have been involved in the programme since its inception in 2013. If it were not for these generous individuals, we could not have achieved the success and growth we…
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