Competitions and clubs
Calling all budding scientists and engineers...... your project could get you noticed, especially if you enter the National Science & Engineering Competition where you could have the opportunity to win a range of fantastic prizes as well taking part in The Big Bang 2011.
The Competition is open to 11-18 year olds in the UK who have completed a team or individual project in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Have you investigated or created something amazing as part of your school coursework, in a club or just as a hobby? If so, then why not enter online!
Not only is this a great opportunity to win one of over £50,000 of prizes, but if you gain a place in the finals you will also have the opportunity to meet lots of celebrities, scientists and engineers. You will also be able to interact with some of the best companies in the UK and to showcase your project to the UK media.
What are you waiting for...enter today!
Remember that the closing date for entries is 31st October 2010.
Find out more about the competition at www.nationalsciencecompetition.org.
The CREST Awards and Young Engineer for Britain Competition
The Big Bang is also hosting the finals of the CREST Awards – managed by the British Science Association, and the Young Engineer for Britain Competition – managed by Young Engineers.
Having successfully taken part in their regional Big Bang Fair, the finalists of both the CREST Awards and the Young Engineer for Britain Competition are also showcasing some excellent projects -and are in the running for some great prizes too. What's more, all eligible finalists from these great schemes automatically qualify for the finals of the National Science & Engineering Competition.
STEM Clubs
STEM clubs allow participants to explore, investigate and discover STEM subjects in an open-ended format, free from the constraints of a prescribed curriculum or school timetable. STEM clubs are not about writing, tests or exams, but about experiments, investigation, discussion and reflection. Being part of a STEM club motivates and builds the confidence of all participants, and can provide a creative outlet for students whose interests and aptitudes lie in the STEM subjects.
STEM clubs undertake all sorts of projects and activities. There are many organisations that provide club schemes and activity ideas for club leaders, although club members themselves can be a great source of inspiration. No two STEM clubs are identical; each one is influenced by a unique combination of the members’ and leaders’ interests. As well as being great fun for club participants, a STEM club can also bring benefits to the whole school and wider community.
The STEM Clubs Network offers support and guidance for club leaders wishing to set up and run a STEM club. The STEM Clubs Network is an affiliation network and is completely free to join for all secondary schools in the UK. Affiliation grants full access to the STEM Clubs Network website, which provides a platform for clubs to showcase their work and network with other clubs. Professional support from dedicated clubs advisors is also on offer through affiliation to the Network.
For more information about STEM clubs and the STEM Clubs Network, visit www.stemclubs.net.
Date Published: September 03, 2010
