The Big Bang London and South East will welcome over 3,000 students, teachers and parents from across the region to enjoy exciting hands-on activities with industry professionals and top Universities from 10 am- 3pm.
STEMNET (The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Network) is working with organizations including BP, IBM and LEGO to deliver a celebration of science and engineering for young people aged 4-17 years old.
Hands-on demonstrations, Maths Buskers and Science Museum galleries will be available for visitors to enjoy throughout the day. Students will have the chance to quiz scientists about their careers in ‘Meet the Expert’ sessions featuring STEM Ambassadors. Nationally managed by STEMNET, The STEM Ambassador Programme involves 28,000 professional volunteers acting as role models for a very wide range of careers and backgrounds.
STEMNET Chief Executive Kirsten Bodley says: “Introducing young people to STEM Ambassadors at The Big Bang London and South East will enable them to witness the range and scope of professions that use Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) helping them to make informed choice about their professional futures.”
Karen Davies, Head of Learning Resources, Science Museum said, “Through our innovative Learning programmes, products and resources - aimed at both students and teachers, the Science Museum is continuously seeking to engage and inspire young people in science and technology related subjects. For this reason we are delighted to be hosting this year’s Big Bang London and South East in partnership with STEMNET.”
Over 100 local schools are invited to display any exciting projects developed using science, technology, engineering or maths at one of the UK’s most famous museums for the day. Students can compete in a number of competitions including Young Engineers, CREST Award or STEM Club activities to win big prizes at our VIP awards ceremony, hosted by Space scientist, Dr Maggie Aderin and Rachel Riley; star of Channel 4’s ‘Countdown’!
Maggie says: “I'm looking to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers to continue my work: young people who are able to think expansively and eager to shape the future. The Big Bang London and South East will be an exciting environment where they'll find inspiration, creativity, fun and wonder by the bucketload.”
The Fair is a regional partner of the national event, which was held at the ExCel Centre on 10th- 12th March. Students, teachers and parents who enjoyed The Big Bang or missed the chance to attend, can register now for this free, single-day event.
To find out more visit www.stemnet.org.uk.
(EDITOR: There is no indication if there are plans to broaden out such an initiative to the rest of the UK.)
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