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The Smallpeice Trust charity

Opportunities and benefits available

The Smallpeice Trust is an educational charity which promotes engineering, design and technology to young people. This year, the Smallpeice Trust will reach out to over 16,000 young people through residential courses and in-school Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Days.

Residential Courses

Based at the country’s leading universities and other secure venues these 4-day courses provide Year 9-12 students with the opportunity to find out more about engineering. From Marine Technology to Low Carbon Energy Challenge, these courses all offer young people the opportunity to change theory into reality whilst connecting with industry professionals and technical specialists.

In-school STEM Days

STEM days are for students in Years 6-11 and are especially popular in Year 8 and 9. Groups of 50 students work together in small teams on ‘design and make’ projects to improve their creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The activities are varied and range from designing, testing, and refining motorcars powered by super-capacitors to propelled gliders, wind turbines, and bridges.

Becoming a Smallpeice Supervisor on residential courses

The Smallpeice Trust is always on the lookout for enthusiastic teachers to become residential supervisors to support students on the course. The work is particularly suited to those with some knowledge of education, design technology or engineering. Main duties include working with a team of students throughout the course, supporting learning, monitoring progress, and encouraging full participation.

Benefits

£240 worth of gift vouchers to use in high street stores
Full board accommodation at the course venue provided and travel expenses reimbursed
Expand your CV with experience of working with young people in an extra-curricular setting, residential supervision and working with adults and students from a range of backgrounds
Network with professionals and academics


Call 01926 333200 today to find out how you and your school can benefit!

Adam O'Neill 2010-04-20

Mini STEM Challenge launched - FREE Prize Draw!

Mini STEM Challenge and FREE Prize Draw!

The next STEM Challenge, inspired by London 2012, will be on the theme of anti-doping and is supported by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). It will focus on laboratory techniques.

Teams of up to six pupils will be guided through a scaled-down process of "laboratory accreditation" before analysing samples and producing analyst reports. We'll also be looking at why anti-doping legislation is in place and how it protects the innocent athlete. For more information, please go to www.stemchallenges.net.

In advance of the launch of the next STEM Challenge, STEMNET is giving you the opportunity to enter a free prize draw to win a Science Museum STEM Clubs Box. All you have to do is answer the following three multiple choice questions:

1. According to official records, how many samples were taken for analysis in the Beijing 2008 Games?

a) 3005
b) 4770
c) 6188

2. Which of the following is a banned substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list?

a) Pseudoephedrine
b) Acetylsalicylic acid
c) Menthol

3. Which University College is hosting the anti-doping laboratory for the London 2012 Games?

a) Queen Mary University of London
b) Imperial College London
c) King's College London

Entry is open to anyone who teaches in a state secondary school in the UK. Only one entry per school. Entries must be received by Tuesday 4th May 2010.

To enter, please send email minichallenge@stemchallenges.net, putting "NOT DOPEY" in the subject line. Please list your answers, your name, school contact details and telephone number.

Visit www.stemchallenges.net to find out more about the STEM Challenges.

Adam O'Neill 2010-04-20


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