ISAE4W

What is the ISAE4W?

ISAE4W - International Summer Academy in Engineering 4 Women

We are very happy to announce that the 11th International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women - ISAE4W takes place from July 8-23, 2025!

The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal opportunity for highly-motivated and talented female STEM students to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework.

The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week program combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.
A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organizations will provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.

If you wish to apply for this year’s Summer Academy please send an e-mail to isae4w@fh-ooe.at. The application deadline is April 30th, 2025.
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Get some insights into the ISAE4W
Class of 2022

22 girls from 12 countries gained new experiences abroad in and around Upper Austria and not only studied technical subjects in the workshops and seminars, but also made new friends in an intercultural and interdisciplinary network.

The participants travelled from Mexico, Chile, Spain, Ireland, Columbia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Malaysia, Sweden and the United States of America to Austria, in compliance with all quarantine regulations.

The organizers welcomed students from a wide range of technical backgrounds. With different workshops, they tried to reflect the diverse interests of our participants, but also the range of technology. The program included exclusive insights into the world of hydropower, space technology, ethical and sustainable product design, Internet of Things for astronomical observations, current projects in medical technology and robotics.The experience was rounded off with excursions to the Kepler-Clock in Grieskirchen, hydroelectric power plants, the company Rosenbauer and the Ars Electronica Center. Of course, the participants were able to experience the culture and beauty of Austria: an excursion to the Grünberg and Traunsee-lake, swimming in the Oedtersee, a visit to a Mostheuriger, and a guided tour of the city of Wels rounded off the academic program culturally as well.

In addition, the participants visited Hallstatt, Salzburg, Vienna etc. on their own during the free weekends.

Program 2023

The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week programme combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. Besides knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects were covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.

Lectures laboratories and seminars will cover the following specific issues and current trends:

Engineering Areas

• Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology
  - GMO Detection in Food
  - Hydropower
• Electronics & Automation
  - Robotics Workshop
  - Current Topics in Medical Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Applied Mathematics

Applied Sciences in Theory and Practice

• Group project: cutting-edge technologies and their impact on society
• Project Management
• Internet of Things for Astronomical Observation
• Intercultural communication
• Creative Science: Discover Golden Ratio
• Dynamics of Space Vehicles
• Scientific World View

Women in Engineering

• The role of women in science and research
• Science World Café: successful scientists from the FH Upper Austria report from their careers and research projects
• Opportunities for future exchange, degree studies, traineships, funding opportunities

Interesting Places to Visit

• Companies:
  - Visit to Rosenbauer, a manufacturer of systems for firefighting and disaster protection
  - Andritz Hydro (Water Turbines)
• Museums: Ars Electronica Center – museum for information technology and technological advancements in society
• Cultural highlights in Wels: MUSIKFESTIWELS – music festval in Wels

Project

In addition, the participants have an ongoing project throughout the entire academy. The project encompass scientific and technological aspects as well as creativity and social impact.

A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organisations provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.

Why participate?

• Broaden technical & scientific knowledge
• Explore the impact of technology on our society in the future
• Earn academic credit (4 ECTS)
• Improve language und intercultural skills
• Make friends from all over the world
• Creativity, fun and experience
• Explore (Upper) Austria

Essential Information

• Target group: women from 18 to 25 in STEM
• Language of instruction: English
• Venue: University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Wels, Austria | Europe
• Fees: € 850,- including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous field trips