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STEM e eNewsletter
S e n t in u s ­ W h e r e In d u st r y Ma tte r s

N e w s l e tt e r

Catrio na Ruane, Educati on Ministe r, and pupils havin g fun at the Sentinus STEM Experie nce in the King's Hall
At Sentinus our Experience", in Education, was enthuse young engineering and 2009 this brand and post-prima ry aim in crea ting "The Sentinus STEM partnership w ith the Department of simple ­ we wanted to excite and people about science, technology, mathematics ­ STEM! During March new initiative reached over 70 primary schools and 4500 students. stage of the "The Sentinus STEM Experience" centred on four high pro file events which took place at the Kings Hall, the City Hotel in A rmagh, the Wh itla Hall, Queens University Belfast and the Diamond, University of Ulste r at Coleraine . The pupils were engaged in practical science, technology, engineering and maths w ithin the exciting and `fun' context o f "The Air Show", "Ash McFadden's Chemical Rockets" and "Science2Life", to name bu t a few of the 29 activities.

Fifteen activity-based STEM roadshows involving some 900 pupils and 50 schools participated in exciting `taster' activities from each of the four STEM a reas. The next

And "THE EXPERIENCE" doesn't end there....

Watch out for information in the Autumn


CONTENTS
Sentinus STEM Experience............................. STEM Events at Queen's U niversity Belfast Sentinus Young Innovators ............................. ISEF · The Big Bang · N'Nex Challenge ........ Sentinus Fun After School Ac tivities ............... 1 2 3 4 STEM Ambassadors ............................................. STEMDirec tories Snapshot .................................. National Science & Engineer ing Week ................ ASE Region News ................................................. 5 6 7 8

Horizons in Physics
22nd-23rd June 2009 A series of talks and demonstration lectures for year 11-12 pupils to show the fun and exciting side of Physics. It is held usually during the las t week of June. The event is held on tw o days w ith three lectures per day in a lecture theatre on the main QUB campus and attrac ts approximately 200 students per day. Students also have the opportunity to experience the QU B teaching and student facilities and for example, visit the Students' Union for lunch. Contac t: w.ruther ford@qub.ac.uk School of Mathematics & Physics

Mathematics & Physics Schools Lecture Programme
Throughout school year Lectures on a wide range of topics in Mathematics and Physics are offered to Schools throughout N I. The lec tures show the range of exciting science studied by QU B academics and are highly visual, some with demons trations. Mos t are linked to the current GC SE and/or AS level curriculum. QU B academics can either visit the schools , or school groups come to QU B. Contac t: w.ruther ford@qub.ac.uk School of Mathematics & Physics

Maths & Physics Open Days
10th-11th September 2009 All 6th for m students in N I and RoI interested in studying Physics & Mathematics are invited to come along to our Open Days. Students can come along to the New Mathematics Depar tment and the Department of Physics and Astronomy , there they can see demonstrations of these fundamental sciences, and talk to s taff and s tudents about furthering what they learn at A-Level or Leav ing Cert to the very frontiers of knowledge. Contac t: w.ruther ford@qub.ac.uk School of Mathematics & Physics

Physics@Home
January 2010 Teams of 2-4 school pupils in years 10 to 13 dev ise short presentations to demonstr ate a physics topic explaining it ot a non-scientis t. The demons trations are perfor med at QU B in front of a team of judges , which includes a non-scientis t and an exper t in science communication. All teams receive a winners or runners up prize. The competition is open to schools in NI and RoI. Contac t: w.ruther ford@qub.ac.uk School of Mathematics & Physics

Sentinus Young Innovators
incorporating the Big Bang Northern Ireland
Taking place this year on Thursday 18 June in t he Odyssey A rena. This unmissable Sentinus event is a festival of activity to celebrate the achievements of young people in science and technology. Sentinus Young Innovators incorporates the Young Engineer for Britain and the Nor thern Ireland Young Scientist competitions, als o CR EST Awards, Junior Indus try Challenge, Junior Engineer for Britain, Primary Science and Technology Challenge and Special Schools Challenge, involving students of all ages. Participants and visitors to Sentinus Young Innovator s will have the opportunity to view the many interactive stands and exhibits brought to the Odyssey Arena by companies and other organisations and to find out about the exciting career prospec ts w ithin science and engineering. If your school has not yet registered a science or technology project contact Sentinus straight away or you may miss the oppor tunity!! For more information contac t Sentinus: T: 028 9262 7755 E: info@sentinus .co.uk W: www .sentinus.co.uk Visitors are welcome to visit throughout the day from 10.30am until 4.00pm. See you t here!!
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ENTINUS YOUNG INNOVATORS COMPETE IN RENO, NEVADA

The Intel International Science & Engineering Fair ( ISEF) is the premiere science & engineering competition in the world exclusively for s tudents in grades 9­12. Each year, millions of students worldwide compete in local and schoolsponsored science fairs; Eoin & Jonathan at the IS EF the winners of these events go on to participate in Intel ISEF-affiliated regional and s tate fairs from which the best win the oppor tunity to attend the Intel ISEF. Eoin McMeel and Jonathan D owning who took part in Young Innov ators , the Northern Ireland regional fair, both attended ISEF 2009 in Reno, Nevada.

Young Scientists & Engineers Fair 2009
Last year a group of four A-level Physics students from St Patricks Academy , Dungannon,, including Ciara Morgan-Feir, took part in the Engineering Education Scheme organised by Sentinus . The students prepared a projec t studying the feasibility of using renewable energy at Dale Far m's Dunmanbridge plant near Cookstown. Throughout the project the group worked closely with Gary Shields an engineer from Dale Far m and Dr David Mc IlveenWright an engineer from the University of Uls ter at Jordanstown. Ciara decided to enter the projec t in the Big Bang, Young Scientists and Engineers Fair . About 250 entrants competed for the title of U K Young Scientist or Technologist of the year . Ciara was chosen as one of the finalis ts. She said: "I was delighted to have been picked as a finalis t - it meant a free laptop and a trip to 10 Downing Street for tea with the Minis ter for Science, Lord Drayson. However, it also mean t another gruelling day of judging. The judges were looking for a representative of science and engineering in the U K - an ambassador to visit schools and talk about science and technology . Later on at the award ceremony-- likened by host Kate Humble to the Br it's or BAFTAs of the science year ­ we were welcomed by an eight foot tall robot called Titan. The N ational Science Competition awards were given las t of over 20 other awards. At the ceremony I was awarded firs t runner up in technology in the UK and received a trophy, netbook computer, certificate and a tr ip to the Shell Eco- Marathon in Germany later Ciara with Lord Drayson at 10 Downing Street this year."

Eoin enjoying the vie w at Lake Tahoe

To read the full s tory of Jonathan and Eoin's trip and achievements go to: www.sentinus.co.uk

The Junior Engineers for Britain

K'Nex Challenge
Sentinus have once again held the Heats for the Junior Engineers for Britain K'Nex C hallenge in primary schools across Northern Ireland during May . Around 120 primary schools took part in the heats with the top 5 teams from each Education and Library Board progressing to the Nor thern Ireland Final at `Sentinus Young Innovators 2009' in the Odyssey Arena, Belfas t th on Thursday 18 June. The challenges involved a design and build exercise using K'Nex Cons truction Kits. The pupils had an excellent opportunity to let their imaginations r un riot and build structures using their skills and ideas. A great deal of fun was had by all.



Local Ambassadors
Receive National Awards
At a recent event at the House of Lords two STEM Ambassadors from Northern Ireland gained national recognition for their work with schools and young people.

Civil Engineer Paul McCauley wor king wit h pupils from St A nne's Primar y School, Cor key

Civil Engineer Paul Mc Cauley receiv ed t he STEMNET Ins piration Award f or his work with St Anne's Primary Sc hool, Corkey as part of the Civil Engineering in Primary School's project, run by the Institution of Civil Engineers. Ciaran Kinney from St. Annes Primary said, "Paul was the central figure in a six-man team that helped our school win t he Rolls-Royce Science Prize 2008. This is one of the most prestigious science priz es in t he U.K. When he enters the room Paul energises and ent hus es the students, who all look forward to seeing him." At the same event Ciaran Elliott was highly commended in the Support & Development Award for his work, also on the on the Civil Engineering in Primary School's project wit h St Mary's Primary Sc hool in Bellaghy.

On the 1st April 2009 t he Science & Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs ) programme became STEM Ambass adors. The change of name has been accompanied by a new vis ual identity. These changes are designed to reflect the true breadt h of skills and c areers that the programme repres ents across all of the science, technology, engineering and maths disciplines and how Ambassadors illuminat e young people and teachers about their work. Anyone interest ed in about the programme or Ambassador should www.sentinus.co.uk www.stemnet.org.uk/am finding out more bec oming a STE M c ontact Sentinus: or go to bassadors.cf m


Directories Snapshot
In every issue of the STEM eNewsletter we will highlight schemes from the STEM Directories which teachers may be interested in accessing. For further information on the programmes simply click on the link provided or for full listings for the STEM Directories go to www.stemdirectories.org.uk

Science
Science Enhancement Programme
· Teachi ng Resources · Student Resources · Courses & Trai ning Opportunities The Gatsby Scienc e Enhancement Programme (SEP) provides high-quality resources aimed at encouraging practical work in the classroom. SEP supports science educ ation in the UK. We develop innovativ e, high quality, res ourc es for secondary scienc e at low cost making them affordable and easily accessible to schools, and support science teachers at all stages of their career, providing mat erials and dev elopment opportunities to improve classroom practice. www.sep.org.uk/

Mathematics
RAF Education Programme
· Teachi ng Resources · Student Resources · Cl ubs & In-School Acti vities The RAF Target Maths website is part of the Royal Air Forces's Education Programme, a s eries of free, high-quality resources supporting the deliv ery of the maths and science curricula at Key Stages 3 & 4. The mat hs activities found in the Students' Area are supported by a Teac hers' Area, containing teac hers' notes, curriculum maps and extension questions. www.raftarget.com

Engineering & Technology
4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge
· Teachi ng Resources · Student Resources · Out-of-school Activity · Cl ubs & I n-School Activities This programme challenges Key Stage 4 & 5 students to design and build a remotely controlled four wheel drive vehicle that will negotiat e challenging road surfac e obstac les and electronic tests, on a model off-road track that emulates the conc ept of a full size 4x4. The challenge can be undertak en by groups of 4 to 6 students either in less ons which may be GCSE Engineering (double award) or GSCE Design and Technology or even as an extra curric ular activity. www. 4x4inschools.co.uk/


National Science and Engineering Week
NSEW is a ten day celebration of science, engineering and technology. It is part of the ` Science: [So What? So Everything] ' campaign which aims to show people how science benefits our everyday lives, is crucial in strengthening the UK economy and meeting some of the major challenges of our time. Next year National Science and Engineering Week will be from 12 - 21 March 2010.

NSEW Photo Gallery
www.flickr.com/photos/nsew2009/show/ If you have any NSEW pictures you would like to share please send them to nsew@britishscienceassociation.org

Darwin in Space competition huge success!
The winning entries, runners up and highly commended entries are on: www. britishscienc eassoc iation.org/ web/NS EW/ WhatsOn/NSEWActivities/DarwininSp ace/index.ht m

Send in your NSEW videos
E-mail your videos to britishscienceassociationvideo@gmail. mailto:BritishScienceAssociationVideo @googlemail.com> or send you video by post to Jo Harris, British Science Association, c/o Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW.

NSEW Award Winners announced
www. britishscienc eassoc iation.org/ web/N SEW/ Whats On/ NSEWEvents/NSEWAwar ds/NSEWAwards.ht m

School Grant Scheme 500 schools awarded funding
Find out more about the scheme, how your school can apply and examples of what funded schools organised this year on our website www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/ NSEW/NSEWFunding/smallgrants.htm

Sciencelive ­ find presenters
Go to the website www.sciencelive.net www.sciencelive.net/> to find presenters or to submit your details if you are a presenter yourself volunteer or professional).

Continuing to Save Our Bees
To get the bee activity pack that is full of loads of bee information and activity ideas, please visit www.saveourbees.org.uk/>

The Great Plant Hunt the UK's biggest school science project!
www. britishscienc eassoc iation.org/ web/N SEW/ Whats On/ NSEWEvents/Events/Grea t+Plant +Hunt.ht m