FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

University of Chester STEM Outreach Programme for Schools and Colleges

The STEM Outreach programme is free to schools and colleges, however students participating in full day events will be asked to bring a packed lunch.

Further information will be sent out prior to each event giving details of arrangements and times.

If you wish to be contacted directly with these details, please forward your contact details to Angela Lupton at: a.lupton@chester.ac.uk

Contact:Angela LuptonHE STEM Co-ordinatorFaculty of Science and EngineeringUniversity of ChesterThornton Science Park, Pool Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NU,

T: 01244 512194E: a.lupton@chester.ac.uk

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The University of Chester Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Outreach programme off ers school students the opportunity to see what ‘real’

engineers and scientists do through practical applications and problem solving activities in Science, Engineering and Mathematics.

Activities are designed to inspire young people and raise awareness of higher level study and future career opportunities in STEM, whilst off ering curriculum enhancement and enrichment.

The programme will highlight the links between Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences and Engineering with core Mathematics and Computational Sciences. Young people participating in STEM activities at the University will gain an understanding of the cross-disciplinary skills in STEM that refl ect the nature of scientifi c enquiry and technological innovation in the world of work.

Teachers and parents/guardians can also become engaged in the learning activities, thereby helping students to make informed decisions for successful careers in STEM.

Proposed STEM Outreach activities 2014/15

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

University of Chester STEM Outreach Programme for Schools and Colleges

Primary schoolsRobotics workshops: Build and program a Lego robot to carry out basic tasks.

All year: subject to tutor availability

Year 7, 8 and 9Science and Engineering: “Bubbles: the Bath and Beyond” Keynote speaker: Helen Czerski; a Research Fellow in Oceanography at UCL (University College London) and TV presenter.

The lecture will have demonstrations illustrating bubbles with respect to oceanography, and includes audience participation.

There will be two, one hour lectures for Year 7, 8 and 9 school students: 11.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 14.00.

The lecture will also be repeated in the evening for families and friends, subject to booking. Places are free.

17th December 2014Thornton Science Park

Year 9 STEM week: A series of workshops for students to experience practical applications of STEM.

23rd – 27th March 2015Thornton Science Parkand Parkgate Road campus

Year 12 and 13Pit stop challenge: Formula 1- Lotus car challenge and simulator

March/ AprilThornton Science Park

To be announced: Amazed by Science eventMid-May

Year 12 Science and Engineering Festival: A series of one day themed workshops highlighting the links between Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences and Engineering with core Mathematics and Computational Sciences.

Workshop titles:

• Food• Energy• Health• Transport• Water

13th – 17th July 2015Thornton Science Park

Masterclass: Year 12 and 13University staff will visit schools and colleges to deliver a typical University lecture in the requested subject area.

Available throughout the year by request(subject to staff availability)

Activity

Year 12 and 13Science and Engineering Workshops: One-day workshops to bridge the gap between school and university, it will introduce students to a diff erent approach to learning and provide extremely useful skills for the future.

Up to 20 UCAS points will be awarded to each student who:

• Attends a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshop at the University of Chester.

• Completes and passes one written assignment.

• Applies for an undergraduate course off ered by the Faculty of Life Sciences or Faculty of Science and Engineering

Dates

Available throughout the year by request (subject to staff and laboratory availability)

Thornton Science Parkand Parkgate Road campus

Activity

Year 9,10,11, 12 and 13International Women’s Day Conference for girls:Science and Engineering: ‘Where can it take you’Keynote speaker: Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the BBC’s new ‘Face of Space’.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock will also give an evening talk for families and friends subject to booking. Places are free.

Dates

11th March 2015Thornton Science ParkAll day event