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May 7, 2013 - 9:55 am
Wednesday 8th May, 2pm – 4pm
Newcastle University,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
Tyne and Wear,
NE1 7RU
An afternoon to bring together motivated educators and to illustrate the ideas behind Enlighten.
“Our goal is to create programmes that will raise achievement from teaching systems that enable and empower the students to learn, to raising self-esteem through powerful academic techniques, motivational tools and critical thinking.”
Contact Karim – info@enlighteneducation.co.uk or
Pauline – pauline.vipond@gmail.com to book your free place.
www.enlighteneducation.co.uk
April 2, 2013 - 1:27 pm
Placement Provider: Durham University
John Girkin, Nazim Bharmal
Title: Speckle phenomena from laser light scattering
Subject area: Physics
Number of Placements: 2
Speckle is a phenomenon which was quickly observed after the laser was invented, and is often considered an annoyance. It can instead be utilized to make particular optical measurements that aren’t easily done without expensive and rare equipment. Examples include the wavefront of light beams, which when not flat produces blurring in imaging, or sizing particles by looking at the size of speckle or even quantifying the smoothness of skin. This project will look at speckle produced by small particles on a microscope slide and examine the basic properties of speckle, and then move onto new and more unusual examples. The project will be partly experimental and use the equipment in our undergraduate laboratories, and the student will have opportunities to be involved with the design and direction of the experiments.
Duration: 5 weeks
Start date: 1st July
Placement Provider: Newcastle University
Anna Faszczyk
Title: Transport: RailNewcastle
Subject area: Transport / Statistics
Number of Placements: 1
RailNewcastle is an Intensive Programme in Rail Freight and Logistics with 54 students from Europe attending. At the end of the programme we will be collecting feedback forms from the students and then analyse their responses using statistics software (SPSS). The project involves: data cleaning, data analysis and report writing. The final report will be shared with 8 European RailNewcastle partners and might be used in other publications.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: 4 July 2013
Placement Provider: Northumbria University
Anne Willis, Peter Hoare
Title: Battery technology – a history and a look to the future
Number of Placements: 3
To develop a circus of experiments for use in local schools which establish some of the historical context of electrical cells (batteries to the general public!), their development to current models and a look towards future provision and usage, e.g. hydrogen fuel cells. The circus should provide hands on activities for a standard class of pupils (30) with support materials for technicians and teachers. If 3 students were allocated to the project we envisage that activities relating closely to KS3, KS4 and KS5 curricula could be developed. As a consequence of taking part in this project the students will gain an in depth knowledge of electrochemical cells. The developed materials would then be adopted by Northumbria and Newcastle Chemistry outreach teams and STEM Ambassadors from the Undergraduate and Postgraduate bodies trained to deliver them across the region.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: 22 July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Owen Joiner
Title: Behavioural study of the Chilean flamingos
Subject area: Biology/Zoology
Number of Placements: 1
To carry out a behavioural study of the Chilean flamingos, specifically breeding behaviour and the integration of hand reared juvenile birds. This project will also observe the relationship between the flamingos and other species, both collection birds and wild birds.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Owen Joiner
Title: Investigating enclosure use and interactions of the wetland centre’s Vulnerable Asian short-clawed otters.
Subject area: Biology/Zoology
Number of Placements: 1
Describe the breeding behaviour and mating system of WWT Washington’s flock of endangered white headed duck. This tricky to breed species is enjoying a new exhibit at the wetlands centre. This project would enable staff to determine stocking densities for this series of ponds. Observations would include breeding behaviour, nesting behaviour, interaction with con-specifics and other species.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Owen Joiner
Title: The breeding behaviour and mating system of WWT Washington’s flock of endangered white headed duck
Subject area: Biology/Zoology
Number of Placements: 1
To investigate enclosure use and interactions of the wetland centre’s Vulnerable Asian short-clawed otters. The centre has a newly formed pair which is displaying all the signs of breeding. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to assist the centre by describing the otter’s behaviour through observational surveys.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
John Oliver
Title: What species inhabit hibernaculums
Subject area: Biology/Zoology/Ecology
Number of Placements: 1
Investigate what species inhabit hibernaculums which have been constructed around the nature reserve at WWT Washington. A hibernaculum by definition is occupied by hibernating animals during the winter. The habitats are however used all year round by different creatures. Your task would be to discover what uses these man-made habitats and would include using a range of different survey skills, trapping techniques, identification techniques and invertebrate sampling.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
John Oliver
Title: Compare and contrast the biodiversity of pond habitats
Subject area: Aquatic Biology/ Fresh water Zoology
Number of Placements: 1
Compare and contrast the biodiversity of pond habitats: one recently cleared of Canadian pond weed and others that haven’t been invaded with this plant. This will involve botanical surveys, amphibian surveys and invertebrate surveys. This project looks at the recovery rate of the recently cleared pond.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
John Oliver
Title: An Ecological survey of what species inhabit the dead hedging surrounding WWT Subject area: Biology/Zoology/Ecology
Number of Placements: 1
Investigate what species inhabit the dead hedging (barrier made from cut branches, saplings and foliage) that has been installed around the nature reserve at WWT Washington. Your task would be to discover what uses this habitat through a variety of surveying techniques to include birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibian and invertebrate species.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
John Oliver
Title: The Investigating the possible negative impact of water pollution and its effects on the aquatic invertebrate community
Subject area: Aquatic Biology/ Fresh water Zoology
Number of Placements: 1
Investigate the negative impact water pollution has on aquatic invertebrate community across the nature reserve. Compare and contrast the biodiversity of ponds displaying the effects of water pollution. This will involve carrying out botanical, amphibian and invertebrate surveys.
Duration: 6 weeks
Start date: July 2013
Placement Provider: Beamish Museum
Joanne McAnelly
Title: Museum Engineering and invention – Adhesion principle
Subject area: Engineering
Number of Placements: 2
To research and ultimately design, and if possible construct, models which may be used for demonstration of the principles of adhesion for William Hedley was a pioneer in the days of the early railways. Also to research and design and construct experiments which may be demonstrated to and tried by, visitors to the museum and can be taken to community events, in relation to the Puffing Billy Festival taking place in late September in the Wylam area.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
Placement Provider: Newcastle University
Chandra Vemury
Title: A Review of Martensitic Phase Transformations in Shape Memory Alloys
Subject area: Engineering
Number of Placements: 2
Over the last couple of decades, considerable research has been carried out on a class of smart materials called Shape Memory Alloys (SMA). As a result of the interesting work, SMAs have been found to have a wide range of scientific applications including heart surgery, aeronautical design and earthquake resistant design etc. This project forms part of a research study currently underway at Newcastle University and is aimed at understanding the crystallography of SMA and the effect of phase transformations on their mechanical properties.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
Placement Provider: Newcastle Science City
Karen Marshall
Title: Life Sciences and Bio-medicine – Future employment opportunities.
Subject area: Bio-medicine
Number of Placements: 1
Newcastle Science City (NSC) has an ongoing program which identifies and works with science, technology and engineering research institutes and businesses to understand the jobs they offer Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Engineering and Computing students. Company profiles and examples of career opportunities are printed in our eBook on our website. This project will investigate companies who work in the field of Biomedicine and Life Sciences. The researcher will work with the Skills and Education Manager at NSC to identify, interview and compile profiles about each company and will work with a young STEM employee at the company to agree a company profile, including images, to be included in the eBook. This placement will give the researcher unprecedented access to life science companies across the region, meeting young recruits and senior staff gaining an exclusive insight into the industry. They will also gain experience working with the eBook designer and publisher.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
Placement Provider: Newcastle University Computing Science
James Turland
Title: Private Data Leakage on Mobile Phones
Subject area: Technology
Number of Placements: 2
The recent increase in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) poses many threats to security networks. Many existing networks and systems were designed and implemented without such devices (phones/tablets etc) having access. Moreover, these mobile devices are typically insecure or insufficiently protected (password/encryption). This promotes an environment where data is mobilised and transferred through unsecure devices. This poses significant risks and vulnerabilities and data leakage is a natural outcome of this.
Newcastle University has a keen interest in the field of BYOD and the risks related to this new phenomena. We have recently launched the Cyber Security Research Institute in collaboration with several other Academic Institutions in order to investigate and understand this problem space. We are interested in the human/cyber relationship aiming to understand the ways in which people use these devices and the methods in which they can be controlled/monitored.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
Placement Provider: Newcastle College
David Rogers
Title: Science Communication / Web Technologies
Subject area: Technology
Number of Placements: 1
Production of a series of video interviews with STEM Ambassadors for publication on the web. During this project you will learn about science communication, web design and social media.You will also get to meet professionals and academics from a wide variety of fields within STEM.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
Placement Provider: Newcastle College
David Rogers
Title: Science Communication / Web Technologies
Subject area: Technology
Number of Placements: 1
Research Science and engineering practical experiments and demonstrations. Completing a resource for STEM ambassadors and teachers to deliver in schools. During this project you will learn about science communication, what makes a good demo and how enrichment can support school curriculum.
Duration: 4 weeks
Start date: tbc
March 15, 2013 - 10:24 am
Free STEM event for secondary science teachers.
NETPark Sedgefield
20 March 2013
More Details Here
Booking: n.l.hall@durham.ac.uk 0191 370 6200
A full day event for teachers at NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham. The theme is Space Technology and purpose of the day is to enhance the teachers’ subject knowledge in this area and increase awareness of STEM careers.
The day is structured around workshops delivered by scientists and engineers which will provide the teachers with ideas for activities which will engage students with the STEM curriculum. Teachers will receive free resources to take away which they will be able to use in Science lessons or for STEM clubs. You will also have the opportunity to discuss STEM careers informally with practising scientists and engineers.
The workshops include making a robot, a spectrometer and landing a virtual Mars Rover. There will also be an engaging talk by a US Space Scientist who has worked with NASA.
October 16, 2012 - 10:23 am
LSIS sponsored CPD sessions for Teachers in the North East.
Free Engineering CPD
Sponsored by LSIS STEM Support
An opportunity for professional development and industrial up-skilling
Tuesday 6th of November 2012, 1-3pm
Venue:
Darchem Engineering
Stillington
Stockton-on-Tees
Designed to:
• Engage FE Engineering teachers in new developments in Engineering practice
• Encourage the sharing of effective practice
Darchem Engineering Ltd based on Stillington Industrial Estate comprises six business units, three of which provide engineered solutions to high temperature problems associated with the aerospace market. The other units provide fire protection and high temperature insulation and fabrication solutions for the offshore, naval and nuclear markets.
Darchem utilises computer aided design techniques and software, combined with onsite fire testing facilities, and unrivalled expertise to provide the optimum engineered solution for their customer’s high temperature problems.
The visit will include an accompanied tour around the site and an opportunity to talk to key people within the business.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity, spaces are limited. Book your place now.
For further information and bookings contact: Harry Teasdale hteasdale@cleveland.ac.uk
Free Mathematics CPD
Sponsored by LSIS STEM Support
An opportunity for professional development and networking – with a focus on GCSE Mathematics
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Designed to:
• Support FE teachers through active development of their teaching practice
• Engage FE teachers in the development and use of resources
• Encourage the sharing of effective practice
Agenda
10.00 Registration and Refreshments
10.30 Welcome, Introductions and Starter Activity
10.45 Exploring the specifications and assessment requirements for GCSE Mathematics
11.15 Problem solving activities to improve grades
11.45 Learning from others – share a GCSE resource/strategy that you have used successfully
12.45 Lunch and networking
13.45 Probing questions to enhance learning
14.15 Reviewing a variety of activities/resources
15.15 Update from LSIS STEM Support
15.30 Reflection and evaluation
15.45 Close
Take away some great resources and ideas to use with your learners!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Book your place now.
Date: Tuesday 13th November 2012
Venue: Hartlepool College of FE, Stockton Street, Hartlepool TS24 7NT
For further information and bookings contact: Viv Brown vivbrown1@gmail.com
August 29, 2012 - 11:48 am
The Royal Academy of Engineering is offering training to engineers who would like to improve the way they engage the public with their work.
Run by expert science communicators and performers Matt Parker and Timandra Harkness, participants will learn about giving great talks and outreach hints and tricks.
Participants will then get the chance to see Matt and Timandra’s new engineering comedy, Humans V Nature, which is supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
When: 10.00-17.00 Thursday 27 September 2012, followed by Humans V Nature at 19.30.
Where: The Royal Academy of Engineering, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG
Who: Training is open to early-career engineers working in industry or academia. Applicants should have an interest in public engagement but are not required to have had direct outreach experience.
Cost: £40 (subsidised). Includes a day’s training, lunch and evening meal, entrance to the comedy performance and one night’s accommodation if required.
How to apply: Interested engineers should complete the application form at the following link and email completed forms to manisha.lalloo@raeng.org.uk by noon Friday 7 September 2012.
Ingenious training application form (726KB)
Successful applicants will be notified by 12 September 2012.
July 17, 2012 - 10:49 am
An exciting new job opportunity has become available working with us at Newcastle College STEM Outreach! If you have an interest in working with schools and other organisations to increase engagement with science, technology, engineering, and maths we would love to hear from you.
STEM Outreach Coordinator / Administrator
Ref: SIX 6372
Salary: £15,720 – £16,157 per annum
Closing Date: 27 July 2012
Interview Date: 14 August 2012
Download the job description here:
six 6372 STEM Administrator pdf
To apply please download a Newcastle College Application Pack Here in Microsoft Word .doc format to print or e-mail to recruitment@ncl-coll.ac.uk
This post involves arranging STEM Outreach activities across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. You will work extensively with organisations representing the whole spectrum of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), educational institutions, professional associations and STEM Ambassadors (volunteers form industry) throughout the region.
With a passion for STEM, the successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and able to work with a range of people from different backgrounds. Customer relations are extremely important in this role.
Applicants should have experience of project work and working in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will have a relevant level 3 academic/vocational qualification or higher.
Please note that this post is fixed term until 31 March 2015.
Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Strictly no agencies or canvassing.
Job Title: STEM Outreach Administrator
Reports to: STEM Outreach Lead / School Office Manager
Grade: Support Grade E
Pension: LGPS
Teaching Role Category: Non Teaching
Key Tasks:
To contribute to the organisation for STEM Outreach activities across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. To ensure the smooth operation of STEM Outreach systems and procedures.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The following are Job Specific responsibilities for this position:
1. To liaise with STEM organisations and educational institutions to ensure events run smoothly.
2. To maintain STEMNET and STEM Outreach database systems.
3. To maintain and collate information relating to STEM Outreach activities and participants.
4. To deal with enquiries about STEM Outreach activities.
5. To attend events in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland acting as an Ambassador for the College and STEM Outreach.
6. Complete routine clerical tasks within the school office.
7. Contribute to the enhancement of systems and procedures relating to STEM Outreach activities.
8. To assist the administration of the Sixth Form College when required.
The following are standard responsibilities for all positions within the College:
1. Participate in any College staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.
2. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
3. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all College activities.
4. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post.
5. Newcastle College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
To apply please download a Newcastle College Application Pack Here in Microsoft Word .doc format to print or e-mail to recruitment@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Alternatively, packs are available for collection from the
Shared Services Department,
Newcastle College Sandyford Campus,
Sandyford Road,
Newcastle Upon Tyne,
NE1 8QE
Telephone: (0191) 200 4000
Please return completed applications to the above address by Friday 27 July 2012.
February 29, 2012 - 3:26 pm
Be behind the headlines!
Scientists, social scientists, engineers and clinicians can experience life in the heart of the newsroom by applying for a British Science Association 2012 Media Fellowship.
Spend 3-8 weeks this summer working with hosts including the BBC, Guardian and Nature to produce accurate, well-informed news about developments in science, and work alongside the UK’s top science editors in the British Science Festival Press Centre.
Return to work with media confidence, contacts, and first-class communication skills.
“I came away brimming with ideas, skills and advice for my researcher peers and I met some amazing people with the same values and drive as me. It was extremely interesting, educational and fun I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the world outside their research bubble.” Media Fellow
Apply online from 16 January – 11 March 2012
We welcome applications from researchers at all stages of their career and for eligibility criteria, experiences from past Media Fellows, and the online application form go to
www.britishscienceassociation.org/mediafellows
Sponsored by RCUK, Wellcome Trust, BBSRC, STFC and the IET
February 22, 2012 - 2:22 pm
Easter Residential Course Opportunities!
Educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust is looking for Year 9 students to apply for a place on a residential course over Easter. Students can apply to attend a foundation ‘Engineering Experience’ course and ‘Engineering Construction’ course. They will gain experience of university and industry that will accelerate their personal development and their potential for greater academic achievement. Students can apply directly from the Smallpeice website. Applications are reviewed and places allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Yr 9 Engineering Experience, 2-4 April 2012, University of Nottingham
This popular ‘foundation course’ is perfect for those who want to find out more about engineering and the exciting career opportunities available. You will get to work with engineers from leading companies across the UK and solve real engineering challenges.
• Analysing products, studying the roles they perform and the characteristics that make them effective
• Designing and building products using a range of different materials and control systems
• Learning the practical applications of the techniques and processes you will be using
• Understanding the importance of budgets in developing designs and materials, allowing you to calculate the financial implications of your decisions
• Collecting data from your project and analysing it to make better decisions
• Working alongside real engineers from industry, drawing on their knowledge and putting your new skills into practice
This course is priced at a special introductory rate of £95 which includes all accommodation, meals, course materials and social activities.
Year 9 Engineering Construction, 2-5 April 2012, University of Wolverhampton
This brand new course gives you the chance to be mentored by real-life engineering construction professionals.
You will find out about the diverse career opportunities available; from professional engineers, project managers and supervisors, to technicians, craft engineers and semi-skilled operatives. Can you rise to the challenge?
• Exploring the world of engineering construction through a series of hands-on workshops and demonstrations
• Meeting and working with real-life engineers from leading companies like Doosan Babcock, Foster Wheeler and Siemens, drawing on their expertise and putting your new skills into practice
• Working in a team on a design and build project, giving a practical insight into this field
• Collecting data from your project and examining it to make better decisions and evaluate performance
• Understanding the importance of financial management in developing designs and materials, allowing you to calculate the budgetary implications of your decisions
• Gaining an understanding of the wide range of career opportunities that you could explore and salary potential
This course is priced at a special introductory rate of £95 which includes all accommodation, meals, course materials and social activities.
For more information visit: www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
October 24, 2011 - 4:06 pm
Moorland Indicators of Climate Change Initiative (MICCI)
The National Park’s Audience Engagement Project needs growing support from Voluntary Rangers and volunteers to help more people (both numbers & type!) to enjoy Northumberland National Park.
The latest opportunity to help out and do something a bit different is Moorland Indicators of Climate Change Initiative (MICCI)
What is MICCI?
Very basically the project gets young people out to measure the depth of peat, take soil samples and send data to be analysed by www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk So not only is it fun & educational for those involved, but it the data analysis is an output that will benefit other areas of the organisation’s work such as biodiversity and archaeology
Where did it come from?
This project has been running in the Peak District National Park for the past 4 years. Have a look at http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/learning-projects/climatechangeproject for a bit more background.
Why do it in Northumberland?
Our Border Mires are internationally important and have an unbeatable (we think but let’s prove it!) depth of peat. Some schools have already shown interest in helping us collect consistent data on peat depth in our park.
What is the volunteers’ role?
We need volunteers to assist staff, teachers and university students on field trips to carry out the peat depth sampling. These trips will take place next March to coincide with science week (weather depending). To enable interested individuals to do this we are running a training session this autumn.
MICCI TRAINING SESSION
DATE: Friday, November 11th
TIME: 10.30am – 4pm
VENUE: Twice Brewed Inn, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Norrthumberland, NE47 7AN, plus site visit
AGENDA:
Indoor session at Twice Brewed Inn (back room)
10.30-11 Background & how MICCI works (Chris Robinson, Learning and Discovery Officer at the Peak District National Park)
11-11.30 Peat in Northumberland, including a showing of Our Beautiful Bogs (Gill Thompson)
11.30-12 How will MICCI work in Northumberland? (Mandy Roberts)
12- 1pm Lunch (provided) & travel to site
Site Visit at National Trust land south of Peel Crags.
1pm-3.00 Practice Field Trip
3.00-4.00 Travel back to Twice Brewed for warm-up, coffee & quick discussion.
If you are a STEM Ambassador or a teacher interested in this training session please contact STEM Outreach team on 0191 200 4453.
September 8, 2011 - 11:36 am
Title: Developing Demonstrations & Using Props Science Communication Training
This workshop is specifically aimed at those with more than 20 hours of experience of science communication over the past 5 years, but is open to anyone with an interest in developing their science communication skills. Please feel free to pass this information on as you see fit. Places are limited to a maximum of 20 to ensure that all participants are actively involved throughout the workshop. If you would like to participate in this training please book a place by completing the form available at: http://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=2171
This training session will be lead by Wendy Sadler & Gareth Smith from science made simple Ltd.
Date: Monday 26th September 2011
Time: 9.30pm – 4.30pm (Registration from 9.15am).
Venue: Room OC218, Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, Durham University Science Site, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Source: NESA group
August 30, 2011 - 12:17 pm
Supporting teaching and learning in colleges
Are you interested in becoming an ementor?
Aims
Ementoring is a flexible way to volunteer and an opportunity for you and your mentee to develop new skills. By sharing your experiences, you can support other people to grow in confidence and explore options for their future. All you need to be a mentor is a willingness to help other people and an online connection. Because ementoring is done online, you can do it at a time and place that suits you.
Who are we looking for?
Mentors can be from all levels, working in an engineering related profession or with an engineering background, and from a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds and social classes. Ideally you would have progressed up through the further education route or have knowledge of the further education sector. You will need to be enthusiastic, passionate about Engineering, want to help other people and have a willingness to share your experiences and insights to help encourage young people in further education to remain committed to a career in engineering. It will be helpful, but not essential, if you were an existing STEM Ambassador and have previous experience of working with young people.
What is involved?
Once you have registered and completed your training, the Bright Links engineering team will match you with up to four mentees who will be students in further education colleges who are studying engineering courses at Level 2, Level 3 and possibly Level 4. They will be looking for advice and support around study skills, apprenticeships, engineering careers, applying to university and much more. You will communicate with your mentees through the safe and secure Bright Links ementoring website, which will have its own engineering section dedicated to this Engineering Further Education ementoring project. To be effective you need to be willing to spend between 30 minutes and 1 hour a week supporting your mentees.
Next Steps
Become a mentor: If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a mentor, apply to the Bright Links engineering programme today at www.brightlinksengineering.org
EMentor Recruitment Flyer
EMentor Recruitment Flyer Addendum
August 23, 2011 - 3:55 pm
Title: Icebreakers and Games Science Communication Training
Date: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Time: 9.30pm – 4.30pm (Registration from 9.15am).
Venue: Room OC218, Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, Durham University Science Site, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Icebreakers and Games:
Successful science communication activities and events depend on making their target audiences feel comfortable and at ease. Icebreakers and the use of games formats are popular and effective ways of encouraging participation and engaging different types of audiences. In this training session you will have the opportunity to try a variety of icebreaker techniques and games e.g. DEMOCS, quiz show and board games formats etc. Please feel free to bring along an activity you have used to share with the group, or an idea that we can help you develop further!
This workshop is specifically aimed at those with more than 20 hours of experience of science communication over the past 5 years, but is open to anyone with an interest in developing their science communication skills. Please feel free to pass this information on as you see fit. Places are limited to a maximum of 20 to ensure that all participants are actively involved throughout the workshop. If you would like to participate in this training please book a place by completing the form available at:
http://forms.ncl.ac.uk/view.php?id=2170
This training session will be lead by Ben Johnson & Louise Webb from Graphic Science Ltd.
Ben Johnson, Graphic Science
Ben has been involved with Science Communication and Education for over 15 years and is Managing Director of Graphic Science Ltd, one of the most innovative and influential consultancies in the field. Ben specialises in direct hands-on engagement, designed to promote dialogue about science and engineering. He has worked extensively in schools researching, devising and delivering drama based projects and curriculum enhancement resources on topics as diverse as Robotics, Bioethics, Climate Change and currently, Engineering. Ben also has a strong portfolio of evaluation and research, conducting scoping studies and external evaluations for clients including EPSRC, NCCPE, BIS, The British Council, The Royal Society, The Wellcome Trust, Cheltenham Festivals Ltd, COPUS, STEMNET, The Open University, the Association for Science Education, At-Bristol and the Bristol Natural History Consortium.
Louise Webb, Graphic Science
Louise is Training and Project Development Consultant at Graphic Science. Prior to this she was Head of Skills Development at the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres where she has specialised in the development of engagement in informal learning settings; from science centres to youth groups. After working as a postdoctoral research chemist for the EU, Louise has spent the last 12 years as a professional science communicator for organisations including Techniquest Science Centre and the British Science Association. She has developed and managed highly successful national projects including Go For It! with sciZmic Space and Science projects. She has also managed the learning and programmes package for the Wellcome Trust funded Inside DNA touring exhibition project, developed science shows, workshops and other public engagement activities for a variety of audiences.
This training is part of the Embedding the Benefits of Innovation in Disadvantaged Communities project, which is a joint initiative between The University of Durham and the County Durham Development Company. It is part financed by the European Union’s ERDF Competitiveness programme 2007-13, securing £0.49m of ERDF investment through the Regional Development Agency One NorthEast. The ERDF programme is bringing over £250m into the North East to support innovation, enterprise and business support across the region.
Source: NESA group
July 26, 2011 - 12:54 pm
CREST is a UCAS-endorsed and easy-to-run STEM enrichment scheme. It allows 11-19yr olds to link their personal passions with curriculum-based learning through creative projects. CREST is run by the British Science Association, accredits over 20 other national schemes and offers tangible benefits to both students and teachers. UCAS endorses the inclusion of CREST Awards in students’ personal statements. Find out more at: www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest
STEM Outreach organises a CREST assessment training for volunteers who would like to judge CREST projects in the future. New as well as more experienced individuals are more than welcome to attend the session. We will learn how to assess Bronze, Silver and Gold CREST projects and how to talk to students about their findings. The training will be delivered by Colin Wilkinson. Details of the training session are below:
Date: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: 616 Parsons Building, Newcastle College, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA
All welcome!
- 12:46 pm
Did you know that we have over 20,000 STEM Ambassadors in the UK???
STEM Ambassadors programme is a UK-wide scheme for STEM professionals and people with interest in STEM. Volunteers are CRB checked, inducted and insured and they deliver minimum 1 STEM-related activity in schools every 12 months. STEM Ambassadors represent small and large companies, universities and other organisations. Interested in becoming a STEM Ambassador?
If yes, you will need to follow the 3 steps listed below:
1. register on the STEMNET website: https://db.stemnet.org.uk/register.cfm
2. complete online CRB application
3. attend induction session and ID check
Details of the next induction for our new STEM Ambassadors from Tyne & Wear and Northumberland are below:
Date: Wednesday 31st August 2011
Time: 3-5pm
Venue: 615 Parsons Building, Newcastle College, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA
To register your interest please contact STEM Outreach office via email ambassadors@ncl-coll.ac.uk or call: 0191 200 4453.
All welcome!
