In this section we will be highlighting our news and events. We'll be adding lots of new items shortly so please keep checking and find out what we do for schools.
Our News - The Big Bang Eastern
We're really pleased to announce that we, along with STEM TEAM Essex and SETPOINT Hertfordshire, have been awarded the contract to hold The Big Bang Eastern. This regional Science Fair will be held at Duxford Imperial War Museum on Friday 16th July. It celebrates students' achievements in science, technology, engineering and maths and work undertaken as part of the British Science Association CREST Award Scheme and Young Engineers. Our guest speaker will be Lucy Hawking, jounalist and author of George's Secret Key to the Universe which she wrote with her father, Professor Stephen Hawking. We also have an interative science presentation by The Naked Scientists and hands-on activities related to The Big Bang. This fantastic event is open to pupils from 9-18 years old in the Eastern Region and is likely to be oversubscribed. Have a look at our flyer and register by email to stempoint@stemteamcambridgeshire.org.uk.
From School to SET - Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in SET
This event featured a panel discussion with young women scientists. 11 female STEM Ambassadors and members of Cambridge AWiSE took part in this event. They spoke about their careers and why they love what they do to an audience of 450 girls from both State and Independent Schools across the region. Our contribution was the final part of a day long 'Girl Leadership Day' organised by Charlotte Avery, Head of St. Mary's School, Cambridge.
Many many thanks for organising the magnificent final part of the day, it really was a pyrotechnic feast! What was so clearly conveyed by the speakers was their passion for what they do, the range of their jobs, the opportunity to travel and the importance of a flexible approach. I have no doubt that your panel have certainly focused the minds of many students and helped inspire the next generation of key female players in STEM.
Nuffield Science Bursary Celebration 2009