The exhibits you saw
We covered everything from...the engineering behind making a film, going into space with RAES and Virgin Galactic, working in motorsports and a talking tortoise - plus you got to meet Ben Fogle and James Cracknell and follow their adventure to the South Pole. Now - doesn't that make you want a career in science, technology, engineering or maths?
Here's a recap and some photos of the exhibits you saw...
Your Health:
The Royal Veterinary College's ’dog bandaging’ demonstration.
The Institute of Physics' ‘inside story’ showing the role of physics in medicine. An ultrasound machine and x-ray simulator (with objects that can be ‘x-rayed’). Plus ‘Cold wars’ which showed the effect of germs and the need for anti-bacterial wash
Your Planet:
Looked at space, including a telescope looking out of the window and lots of model rockets including the Virgin Galactic spaceship... plus science closer to home.
The British Geological Survey had a seismic simulator to demonstrate the effect of an earthquake
Your Environment:
The Met Office let you be a weather forecaster. Plus the Royal Meteorological Society had talking heads on TVs from experts talking about climate change. Plus there was a ‘radioactive’ treasure hunt, where a gamma-ray detector was used to find a (not real) ‘radioactive’ substance
Engineering and Technology Zone:
Featured various engineering and technology organisations plus a helipad and Batak Board to test hand-eye co-ordination.
Contemporary Research:
Featured three experiments - conducted live!
International Year of Astronomy:
From mapping to stars to the British space program, this stand celebrated the International Year of Astronomy
Journey to South Pole:
Ben Fogle and James Cracknell demonstrated the equipment and techniques they used on their Antarctic expedition in 2008. Students measured their lung capacity on a computerised treadmill to see if they could make it to the South Pole.
Touch your Future:
Highlighted the potential roles open to engineers with touch screen displays
TV Centre: Live from the Big Bang:
Students recorded ten minute programmes which were broadcast throughout the QEII Centre from a live television studio organised by NESTA.
Darwin Today:
This area explained the relevance of Charles Darwin to today’s young people and was linked to Darwin 200. Students were able to map their genealogy with touch screen terminals, and see a giant model of the giant tortoises which mesmerised Darwin in the Galapagos Island.
Mechanical Engineering:
Explore Mechanical Engineering with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, featured a Formula Student car. Students could try out a F1 simulator provided by Society of Operations Engineers.
Institute of Lighting Engineers:
Featured a light sculpture.
Date Published: October 01, 2009
