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Royal Academy of Engineering Awards
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The Worshipful Company of Engineers Stephenson Award

The Worshipful Company of Engineers are currently looking for nominations for the Stephenson Award, for those who have been particularly successful in encouraging young people to study engineering with an emphasis, but not exclusively, on mechanical engineering. Winners will receive a medal and £1,000. Nominations close on the 31 March and the winner and their nominator will be invited to an awards ceremony.  This year it will be at the Goldsmith’s Hall, London on Tuesday 03 June. If you have any STEM Ambassadors that you would like to nominate Attached are the award conditions and application form.

Energy Quest
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Energy Quest is back - Put students at the heart of the action with Energy Quest

Designed for secondary students aged 11 to 14, this free interactive workshop embeds learning about energy sources and energy transfer, and sees students put themselves in the shoes of engineers to design a solution to power a mobile phone.They are challenged to save the day as they meet real engineers and are supported to explore their own skills sets as they learn to use the engineering design process.

 

Sound like fun? It's more than that. Energy Quest is:

-          Curriculum linked, covering energy sources and energy transfer

-          An easy way to deliver real world context STEM 

-          A way to develop aspirations, teamworking and resilience

-          Inspirational and a brilliant opportunity to introduce students to relatable role models
Energy Quest is a 2-hour workshop, which can be delivered twice in one day at your school by a trained facilitator. Delivery will also include teacher CPD
It can be requested for a group of up to 30 students.Please email to book or for more information. You can find the Energy Quest website  here

 

Seeking STEM professionals
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RTX is delighted to invite you to participate in the 2025 Quadcopter Challenge. The Quadcopter Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for children across the country to showcase their talent and engage in a hands-on STEM engineering activity which we have been running now for 10 years!

 

The Quadcopter Challenge is a STEM-based engineering challenge for school students, cadets, guides, scouts, or other groups, to design and build an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

 

This year we are expanding the challenge; it is now open to children currently aged 11 to 13; Year 7/8 (England/Wales), P7/S1 (Scotland), Year 8/9 (Northern Ireland).

 

Watch our 2024 RTX Quadcopter Challenge final video to find out more: https://youtu.be/G0vIlPVI8Po

 

You can find more details of the challenge, dates, and application form in the attached PDF.

 

For more information, please reply to this email, or email our challenge leadership: STEM@Raytheon.co.uk

 

To apply, please:

  1. Digitally complete page 3 of the attached PDF form (it has fields you can fill out)
  2. Save and rename the file with your school/group name.
  3. Send the application form to: stem.norss@raytheon.co.uk

 

Application Deadline: Friday 11th April 2025





Royal Academy of Engineering - Welsh Valleys Engineering Project
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Volunteers’ Week Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th June.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. In its 40th year, the campaign underwent a rebrand, introducing a vibrant identity to inspire continued engagement.


Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year. More information here

Sign up to volunteer at the FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE 2024 – 25 SUBMERGED season
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Sign up to  volunteer at the  FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE 2024 – 25 SUBMERGED season, we are very excited to start working alongside you.

Contact cerian.angharad@see-science.co.uk  to volunteer during the 2024- 25 season. in Wales or if you are interested, please do sign up here.

This season, children will learn about how and why people explore the oceans. Our discoveries beneath the ocean surface teach us how this complex ecosystem supports a healthy future for the plants and animals that live there.. We are really excited to see all of the amazing and creative ideas that we know will be produced this season. We will be hosting 4 competitions in Wales
Ebbw Vale: 28 March 2025
Cardiff: 13 March 2025
Pembrokeshire: 22 March 2025
Merthyr Tydfil: 11 March 2025
If you would like more information please contact enquiries@see-science.co.uk

Schools can apply for FIRST LEGO League Funding Packages. More information here