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Fun Engineering Project for Primary Schools – Inspiring the Engineers of the Future

Posted on 22/02/202103/03/2021 By Lakhvir Singh

The popular and successful IMechE “fan boats in primary schools” initiative, developed by Fellow and STEM educator Caroline Alliston, was launched in Western region in 2015. It was subsequently adopted in the Midland and South Eastern regions. A planned roll out in Scotland last year was postponed due to the pandemic.

Now, in collaboration with Professor Reza (Midland Region Chair), the project activity has been enhanced by the inclusion of climate change and air quality issues. This added dimension makes the pupils aware that these major challenges are out there and need to be solved, but without asking them to tackle anything which is beyond them at this stage. Read full post…

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The INSPIRE partners have agreed to come together and create this new hub for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) Initiatives in the Coventry and Warwickshire region. The INSPIRE partners include local Universities, businesses and charities all focused on supporting the STEAM industries through engaging with children, young people and parents in the region through interactive, formal and non-formal events and initiatives. Read more

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