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The
Engineering
  Festival
Imperial War Museum Duxford
            16 October 2013
  Engineering Festival from 09:30-15:30.
      Booked activities 10:00-15:00.
       Museum open until 18:00.
            Age 15-18 years.
This event is organised by STEM Team East and run in partnership with the Department of Learning
at IWM Duxford.

About the Day
The Engineering Festival is a regional event for students to witness and learn of the importance and strength
of engineering and its place in future global development and impact around the world. This event is a
window on engineering, by engineers, for the engineers of the future.
The day will have exhibits, talks and the chance for students to ‘be an engineer’ as they engage in creative,
problem solving activities that challenge whilst being enjoyable with defined, successful outcomes. All
activities will be led by engineers to show the enthusiasm that engineers have for their careers!
The event is suitable for students aged 15+ years and supports Work Related Learning and offers
Information, Advice and Guidance on STEM Careers. Students studying Physics, Mathematics, Engineering,
Design and Technology, Chemistry and Computer Science should attend.
The Engineering Festival takes place at Imperial War Museum Duxford within Air Space among aircraft which
tell the story of British and Commonwealth aviation and the status of aviation engineering through the years.
Hosted in this impressive museum of Engineering, the event is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn
through engagement with todays Engineers.
Key features of the day will be the latest in CAD, 3D printing and prototyping, computer science,
mathematical modelling and the chance to meet and talk with leading Engineering Employers in the
region.
Student engineering workshops, short talks and discussion based activities are provided by STEM Team East,
and by external providers including Bosch Rexroth , ARM, STRobotics, PA Consulting, IT IS 3D, Acoustical
Control Engineers, Marshall Aerospace, TWI, Lockheed Martin and Aeronautical Research Association,
Cambridge University, to name a few.
The day starts with an opening address. In addition there are talks that give an overview of where science
and engineering are taking us in global development of this new world we are engineering as well as the
everyday engineering that surrounds us.

As well as the Engineers running workshops and activities, students will have the opportunity to talk to
Engineers from a wide range of different engineering fields in our ‘Career Corridor’. The engineering
represented on the day includes: robotics, electronics, systems control, bioengineering, structural,
mechanics, acoustics, design, civil, aeronautics and haptic engineering.

The types of industries and fields of engineering include: energy supply and production, water, space,
aircraft, aerospace, security systems, electronics goods, transport, communication and construction.

Qualifications information will be provided by The University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, IPEM,
Cambridge Regional College, University Technical Colleges - Cambridge and Norwich. IMechE.

Our Sponsors : Rexroth Bosch , The Ogden Trust,
Feabhas, IWM Duxford, Microsoft Research , IMechE

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Student Engineering Workshops
 Company               Workshop
                       Off- Shore Structures
                       TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology
                       organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of
                       manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management
                       technologies. (Heather Clarke’s and Moji’s projects).
                       Offshore Structures.
                       The Welding Institute Younger Members' Committee have launched a new
                       workshop for the Engineering Festival, organised by the Science
                       Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Network. The workshop, for
                       students aged 16 and over, provides an exciting opportunity for those
                       interested in engineering related topics.
                       With activities ranging from presentations and videos to hands-on
                       activities, the event aims to provide an understanding as to how Engineers
                       analyse offshore structures.
                       The event will feature live demonstrations such as the use of water tanks
                       to show loading on an offshore structure, magnetic particle inspection to
                       reveal flaws in specimens, as well as using TWI developed software.
                       Providing an engaging, hands-on approach to Engineering, this really is an
                       event that cannot be missed.
                       8 students – 2.5 hr activity
                       RapMan 3D Prototyping and 3D Printing
 IT IS 3D.             Engineers work with teams of students with the RapMan and other 3D
                       printers to produce their own 3D models by 3D printing. They will also
                       bring their CNC machines and promise an in depth, engaging, immersive,
                       experience for all students.
                       1½ hr activity, 17 students per session 3 sessions.
                       Mechanical + Software Engineering for Robotics
                       STRobotics make robotic arms and present their Robotics Challenge kit for
                       schools that will offer students an experience of mechanical and software
                       engineering.
                       1½ hr activity, 10 students per session, 3 sessions.
                       Talk and workshop on Graphene
                       Graphene is a single atomic layer of graphite; tightly bonded carbon
                       atoms organised into a hexagonal lattice. The Carbon in Graphene has a
                       thickness of 0.345Nm. These properties give Graphene extraordinary
                       strength, electricity and heat conduction.
                       This workshop allows students to isolate and visually examine Graphene
                       and learn about its properties from a leading Cambridge University
                       Engineer.

                       Dr Matt Cole - CEng, CPhys, FIoN, PhD (Cantab), MEng (Oxon), MIET,
                       MIEEE, MInstP, AHEA Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellow, University of
                       Cambridge

                       1 hr activity :10 students – 3 sessions

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Company                 Workshop
                        Drive and Control Systems
                        Bosch Rexroth is one of the leading specialists in drive and control
                        technologies. The company supplies tailored solutions for driving,
                        controlling and moving.

                        This interactive demo/workshop will challenge the students to think about
                        Power, Output and Efficiency and Control of Drive Systems

                        1 hr activity, 15 students per session, 4 sessions.
                        PA Consulting - Raspberry Pi Challenge
                        Students will have the opportunity to learn to use the Raspberry Pi
                        computer and operate a variety of sensors and control a number of
                        outputs –all in preparation for the company’s Competition, which has a
                        £1000 prize.

                        1½ hr activity, 20 students per session, 3 sessions
                        3D prints/WAAM and other LM items.
                        Demonstration of 3D prints/WAAM and other LM items.
                        Students can use a 3D visualisation suite with some excellent technology
                        that offers interaction .

                        1 hr activity, 16 students , 4 sessions
                        Mathematical Modeling
                        Adept Scientific specialize in hardware and software for engineering,
                        scientific and research applications.

                        Workshop on mathematical modelling using Maplesoft Software

                        1½ hr activity, 10 ( working in pairs) per session, 3 sessions
                        Hills Road Sixth Form College Robotics
                        Demonstration
                        The Hills Road Sixth Form College Robot team will showcase their
                        Robo Challenge robots and engage students in their operation.
                        Drop in - Demo starts at the beginning of every hour 4 sessions

Mr Mike Stephens        Programming with Python
                        Mike Stephens works for Frontier Developments –
Frontier Developments   Frontier has built a uniquely diverse track record comprising games
                        that have defined genres, been critically acclaimed and sold many
                        millions of copies.
                        This Python workshop has been developed by Mr Mike Stevens for
                        students with little or no experience in using Python. It is supported by
                        Engineers from Redgate

                        1.5 hr activity, 14 students, 3 sessions - Single student workshop.

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Civil Engineering
                           A construction build using newspaper rods to make sturdy structures
                           applying the principles of civil engineering (by Jeremy King (STEM in
                           Schools consultant). The activity will be led by Ramboll Engineers

                           Drop in

                           Engineering in the Royal Navy
                           An opportunity for students to take part in hands-on activities related to
                           engineering in the Royal Navy and find out about the varied engineering
                           careers available - be it marine engineering or weapons, ships, submarines
                           or aircraft.

                                 1½ hr activity, 16 students per session, 3 sessions.

                           Computer Graphics – STEM activities with
                           GeoGebra -CCITE
                           The session consists of a short talk about mathematical techniques for
                           Computer graphics, animations and CAD, followed up by a hands-on
                           workshop using free GeoGebra mathematics software which students
                           and teachers can download after the event. The session is led by CCITE’s
                           founder, Prof Adrian Oldknow, and its Educational Development Director,
                           Dr. Tony Houghton. See http://ccite.org to learn more about CCITE.

                           1½ hr activity, 10 students per session, 3 sessions.
                         Alan Crooks

                         Crane Design and Build
                         Camtion provides consultancy and project management services in
                         the fields of automation and instrumentation
                         The activity designed by Dr Alan Crooks will use “teko” kits to make cranes.
                             1. The crane must be freestanding and it must fit within the 1 metre
                                  square lift zone.
                             2. It must be actuated by a rotating mechanism powered by either
                                  one single hand of a manual operator OR by the supplied electrical
                                  motor. Apart from the operators hand, nobody else is allowed to
                                  touch the crane.
                             3. Students must stop working on their cranes and attend both the
                                  prototype and final test sessions

                         1½ hr activity, 16 students (working in pairs) per session, 3 sessions.

                         Electronic Engineering- The Drawdio
                         The Drawdio is a simple musical synthesizer that uses the conductive
                         properties of pencil graphite to create different sounds while you draw. It
                         works by completing an electrical circuit with graphite and the human
MIT Media Laboratory ,   body. Students will apply their soldering skills to populate PCB boards as
America.                 well as learning how the sound is produced This activity is provided by
                         STEM Team East and led by Redgate Engineers
                         1½ hr activity, 15 students per session, 3 sessions.

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Mbed Robot Racing
                                ARM Holdings is the world's leading semiconductor intellectual property
                                (IP) supplier and as such is at the heart of the development of digital
                                electronic products.

                                This workshop introduces students to programming to race the robot on a
                                track

                                1½ hr activity, 20 students per session working in pairs, 3 sessions

                                CAD, Simulation and CAD/CAM
                                AutoDesk 123D Make/CREO 1 Engineering Design and
                                Simulation. Using CAD to produce virtual experiments to build up
                                simulations .
                                There are two different workshops running here. One with AutoDesk
                                123D Make and the other with CREO which will be linked to production on
                                a laser cutter.

                                1½ hr activity, 14 students per session, 3 sessions.
                                Micro-Controller projects based on the Arduino
                                The Arduino can be used to develop interactive DT projects and with it
                                students will learn some programming on a need to know basis and be
                                guided through some electronics . This workshop has been developed by
                                Mr Philip Lowndes and led by Mr Ralph Betts

                                2 hr activity, 16 students per session, 2 sessions.
Aircraft Research Association   Aircraft Design
                                ARA is an independent research and development organisation offering a
                                range of specialist services, including Experimental Aerodynamics,
                                Computational Aerodynamics, Design and Manufacture.
                                This activity is provided by ARA. Students will make a light aircraft which
                                can be tested into flight, powered by air motors. Led by Dr Mark Quinn
                                and Mr. Steve Jones

                                1½ hr activity, 16 students ( working in pairs) per session, 3 sessions
                                Raspberry Pi Workshop
                                The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV
                                and a keyboard. It is a capable little PC which can be used for many of the
                                tasks performed by a desktop PC, like spreadsheets, word-processing and
                                games. It also plays high-definition video. The activity will complement the
                                PA Consulting Raspberry Pi workshops and will cover :
                                ‘What is Linux?’ coding and using the Raspberry Pi to operate sensors

                                1¼ hr activity, 20 students, 3 sessions

Civil Engineering               Bridges around the UK
Prof. Harry Marsh               This is a civil engineering activity. Students will be constructing a replica
                                model of a modern bridge in the UK under the supervision of Prof Harry
                                Marsh. In parallel, Charles Tallack will run a CAD workshop on bridge
                                design with a test simulation. Students should attend both activities.

                                1½ hr activity, 16 students per session, 3 sessions + drop in

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Satellites
This activity has been designed and developed by STEM Team East.
Students booked on this activity need to attend a talk on Satellites in the
auditorium at 10:00. They will design and make a circuit and chassis to hold
and control the angle of two solar panels on a model satellite . Details of
the talk below . The activity is led by Dr Emma Forbes- Laird
Satellite Technology – Engineering for Every day Life
Satellites have become more and more crucial to our modern day lives, and
yet they have to operate in the harsh environment of space. This talk will
give an overview of some of the engineering challenges which have to be
conquered to launch and operate satellites.
1.5hr activity, 10 students , 2 sessions

Building a Brick Arch
Learn about the importance of the arch in Bridge Design throughout
the centuries. The Activity is provided and led by Peter Halford
Drop in
Hybrid Cars
Students will build up electrical circuits to understand the circuitry in an
electric car and then using a ‘hybrid car simulator box’ study the fuel to
electric hybrid conversion.

1½ hr activity, 12 students per session, 3 sessions

Specialism: Advanced Engineering and Energy Skills
Norfolk UTC will bring together rigorous academic study and critical
thinking skills with robust practical hands-on technical skills – the skills
required to forge a career in the UTC’s specialist sectors and the ability to
“think like an engineer”.
 Norwich UTC are providing an activity on compressed air service and
repair .
1 hr activity, 20 students per session, 4 sessions - Drop in

Specialism: Bio-medical Science & Technology and
Environmental Science & Technology
The UTC Cambridge will provide outstanding and inspirational educational
opportunities for learners aged 14-19, linked to the globally-recognised
growth industries of biomedical science and environmentally sustainable
products and services (the Cleantech cluster) located in the Cambridge
region.

Wind Tunnel - Aerodynamics Study
Marshall Aerospace & Defense Group operates in the aerospace and
defense sector; providing customers with the services they require, be they
in the air, on the ground or at sea.
A study of Aerodynamics and lift in a wind tunnel . Design and test an
aerofoil and study the physics of aerodynamics

1½ hr activity, 10 students , 3 sessions

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How Do We Make Driving Less Costly -Engineering
                                          Research at ARU – Professor Hassan Shirvani presents the
                                          research work of Anglia Ruskin University Department of
                                          Engineering and the Built Environment

                                          Drop In
  Acoustical Control Engineers Ltd        Acoustic Properties in Buildings
  Control / Belair Research Ltd           Engineers need to consider the acoustic properties of buildings for a
                                          number of reasons; good acoustic properties for sound broadcast in halls
                                          and theatres, reduction of noise levels within or from the exterior sources.
                                          This activity explains the physics of acoustics and explores the measures
                                          engineers take to improve acoustic properties and insulation using a model
                                          room in which students alter the insulations levels and measure the dB
                                          range from an Mp4 player .

                                          1½ hr activity, 10 students , 3 sessions
                                          makespace
                                          Makespace is the FabLab rapid prototyping workshop concept in
                                          Cambridge. It creates a community space to promote design,
                                          creativity and entrepreneurship. It is a meeting place, training space
                                          and community workshop kitted out with CNC CAD, laser cutters,
                                          electronics development support etc.

Demonstrations

                           e-Luminate® Foundation
                           e-Luminate Foundation is committed to inspire and promote creative solutions to todays
                           energy efficiency challenges, closing the gap between users and energy/lighting innovators
                           and making this world a brighter place for all. Through a series of installations, workshops,
                           walks and concerts, the annual festival celebrates light, creativity and innovation; it provides
                           a platform exhibiting talent as well as the cities landmarks, unique architecture and history,
                           whilst having a positive impact on the local economy. Taking place in February, the Festival
                           offers visitors of all ages the chance to discover Cambridge after dark in a brand new light

                           Polysolar Ltd.
                           Polysolar is an award winning developer of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV)
                           architectural glazing. Offering an alternative to conventional building envelope cladding, for
                           both retrofit and new build projects, the Polysolar multifunctional Solar PV Glass
                           delivers efficient renewable energy generation combined with energy saving
                           attributes, at a marginal additional installed cost per square meter to traditional
                           building materials. Working in collaboration with Solvay, Pilkington
                           and CPI, the company is creating truly transparent photovoltaic glazing units as a
                           direct replacement for conventional windows.
                           Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group —Aero Academy
                           Marshall Aerospace is one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies. They offer world-class
                           engineering capabilities for the design and build, equipping, conversion and modification,
                           manufacture, maintenance, testing and integrated support of civil, business and military
                           aircraft. At their Aero Academy the Foundation Degree in Aerospace Engineering (MRO) is
                           delivered in partnership with Kingston University. There are also Advanced Apprenticeship

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Mathworks – showcase of the school project for BloodHound
                             data
                             MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the
                             language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm
                             development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical
                             environment for simulation and Model-Based Design for multidomain dynamic and
                             embedded systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these product families to
                             accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace,
                             electronics, financial services, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MathWorks
                             products are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world's universities and
                             learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 2800 people in 15
                             countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit
                             www.mathworks.co.uk

                             A maths project for schools will be on display
                             Medical Engineering / Supported by IPEM
                             Addenbrooke’s is a government-designated biomedical research centre, one of only five
                             academic health science centres in the UK, a partner in the development of the Cambridge
                             Biomedical Campus
                             They will present careers in Medical Devices and Medical Engineering with a chance to see
                             and test out some equipment
                             Medical Resonance Imaging Project for Schools.
                             This A Level project has been developed by STEM Team East and Dr Ansorge of the
                             Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. We are seeking funding to make it
                             available to schools. It allows students to establish the magnetic field conditions for
                             Magnetic Resonance Imaging. View the work produced by an A level this summer

                             Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
                             IPEM is the professional organisation for physicists, clinical and biomedical
                             engineers and technologists working in medicine and biology

                             Physicists, engineers and technologists play vital roles in delivering our healthcare. IPEM is
                             the professional organisation that represents this workforce. We are a charity with over
                             4,000 members from healthcare, academia and industry. Our members help to ensure that
                             patients are correctly diagnosed and safely treated for illnesses such as cancer and stroke.
                             They also maintain and manage medical equipment such as MRI and ultrasound scanners, X-
                             ray machines, drug delivery systems and patient monitors.

                             Their research and innovation leads to new technologies and methods that improve on
                             existing medical treatments. They provide new solutions that enable older people and
                             patients with injuries or long-term conditions to complete everyday tasks.

                             Opportunities in the Bio-Sciences and the Healthcare
                             Professions

Jenny Tillotson              Smart Fashion – Intelligent Clothing
Reader, Sensory Fashion at   Engaged in the highest level of sensory fashion and textile research for wellbeing and
Central Saint Martins        healthcare applications. Her company Sensory Design & Technology Ltd is associated with
College Of Art and Design,   the Institute of Biotechnology.
London

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Bloodhound SSC      School Projects based on the Land Speed Record Car

Career Corridor – Exhibitions + Employer Engagement Opportunities.

Company
                    Product Innovation, Design and Development
                    Their specific expertise is in energy, financial services, life sciences and
                    healthcare, manufacturing, government and public services, defence and security,
                    telecommunications, transport and logistics.
                    Civil Engineering Design and Consultancy
                    Ramboll is a leading civil engineering design and consultancy company. The
                    company believes strongly in promoting sustainable development and works
                    throughout the world.
                    IMechE
                    Careers information for Mechanical Engineering

                    Engineering Courses at CRC

                    Cambridge University Department of Engineering
                    The chance to find out about studying Engineering at University

                    Courses available at Norwich UTC

                    npower Apprenticeship Scheme

                    careers exhibit focusing on apprenticeships with npower

Out of this World   Rocketry for schools
Learning

                    Engineering in the Water Industry
                    Anglian Water cleans water to the highest standard, delivers it to millions of
                    homes and businesses while balancing the requirements of this precious
                    resource with nature and agricultural needs.
                    Further still, they do all this while continuingly striving to minimise the
                    environmental impacts of their operations

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Construction Industry
                             The Costain Group is one of the UK’s leading engineering solutions providers,
                             delivering integrated consulting, project delivery and operations and maintenance
                             services to major blue-chip customers in targeted market sectors.
                             They deliver solutions across Infrastructure (highways, rail, power and airports)
                             and Natural Resources (water, nuclear process, waste and hydrocarbons and
                             chemicals). Increasingly they provide consultancy and maintenance as well as
                             construction.

                             Software Development
                             Redgate are running the Electronic Pencil, Raspberry Pi activities and
                             supporting the Programming in Python workshop .
                             Since 1999, Red Gate Software has produced ingeniously simple tools for over
                             500,000 technology professionals worldwide. They currently specialize in MS SQL
                             Server, .NET, and Oracle tools. Their philosophy is to design highly usable,
                             reliable tools that solve the problems of DBAs and developers.

                             URS is a world leading engineering and environmental consultants, offering
                             professional planning, engineering and architectural design, environmental,
                             construction and programme and construction management services throughout
                             the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, India, the Middle East, the Americas and
                             Asia/Pacific regions.
      Breathing Buildings    Breathing Buildings was formed as a spin out company from the University of
                             Cambridge in 2006, following the discovery and development of the proprietary
                             low energy e-stack mixing ventilation system Breathing Buildings was set up to
                             develop and commercialize this low energy ventilation system. The Breathing
                             Buildings team contributes significantly to research into natural ventilation

                             Construction Engineering and Global Development
                             Engineering and development consultancy serving the public and private sector around
                             the world. –

     SPEAKERS
Time
09:30 – 10:00                               Welcome
                                             Elizabeth Crilly - STEM Team East
                                            ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE
                                            Jonny Austin
10:00 – 10:30     Independent               Satellite Technology: Engineering for Every Day Life
                   Company Director         Emma Forbes-Laird
                  10:00 – 10:15             Satellites have become more and more crucial to our modern day
                                            lives, and yet they have to operate in the harsh environment of
                                            space. This talk will give an overview of some of the engineering
                                            challenges which have to be conquered to launch and operate
                                            satellites.

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Innovative Carbon Efficient Design - Slavka Harrison
                MWH Treatment UK   The talk shows how engineers developed an innovative solution for
                                   water treatment works helping the client in reducing their impact
                                   on the environment and global resources by embracing technical
                10:15 – 10:30      advancements and challenging convention.

10:30 – 11:00                      Engineering Your Future - Mark Dash, Engineering
                                   Manager, Factory Automation Division.

11:00 – 11:30                      Engineers helping to map the continental interior of
                                   Antarctica - Carl Robinson

11:30 – 12:00   Enablen3D          Engineering Life - Len Keenan, CEO
                                   This talk will introduce students to the emerging field of Synthetic
                                   Biology (SynBio). SynBio is increasingly being used in areas such as
                                   agriculture, medicine and industry to provide sustainable solutions
                                   to things like environmental cleanup, biofuel production and next
                                   generation medicines.

12:00 - 12:30   12:00-12:20        Why Most People in Antarctica are Engineers -
                                   Michael Rose

                                   ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE
                                   Jonny Austin
                12:20-12:30
12:30 – 01:00   12:30– 12:45       New Manufacturing Technologies
                                   This talk explains the new manufacturing technologies that
                                   Lockheed Martin are adopting to solve real world situations.
                                   Lockheed Martin

                                   Engineering To Get You Places – Yasin Hussain

                12:45 – 01:00

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01:00 – 01:30                    Engineering in The Theatre
                                 Lucy Freeman
                                 This talk will give an insight into the engineering required behind
                                 the scenes in theatre productions.
                01:00 – 01:15
                                 Stepping Stones to Civil Engineering –
                                 Will Oldham

                01:15 – 01:30
01:30 – 02:00                    Engineering the Bloodhound - Luke Bamford
                                 The BLOODHOUND SSC engineering adventure provides the
                                 opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and
                                 engineers. The BLOODHOUND Education Programme is available to
                                 secondary schools. This talk gives an insight into its breadth and
                                 opportunity

02:00 – 02:30                    Do you believe, they put a man on the Moon
                                 Kevin Deane – Technology Practice – PA Consulting Group
                                 Comparing the technology used for the moon landings to the
                                 technology available today

02:30 – 03:00                    The Cloud of Things and Smart Edge-Connected
                                 Devices
                                 Richard Wishart

03:00- 03:15                     ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE
                                 Jonny Austin

     See below for list of Sponsors and information on STEM Team East

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Sponsors of the Event

Provided the funding to buy the Microscopes
and Graphite for the Graphene Workshop

Provided funding towards the cost of lunches for the
contributors—All of whom are volunteers
The Loan of Computers

The Loan of Computers

Host and Partner of the Engineering
Festival

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Contact: Elizabeth Crilly
STEM TEAM East
Email: stempoint@stemteameast.org.uk
Phone:01223 244240
About Us
STEM Team East
STEM Team East is an Educational Charity which works in partnership with STEM businesses and
educational organisations to provide resources and deliver STEM activities in schools. We provide
continued professional development for teachers and manage a number of national schemes for
the county. We organise and run annual science fairs and competitions as part of both national
and local networks.
Our core work is with all Primary and Secondary Schools and Colleges and Cambridgeshire and
Bedfordshire. The charity works to enhance and enrich the delivery of the Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum.
The Engineering Festival is greatly enhanced by the support of STEM Ambassadors. The STEM
Ambassador Scheme is a national scheme initiated by Lord Sainsbury in 2002 and coordinated by
STEMNET. STEM Ambassadors are individuals who give their time and expertise to inspire,
encourage and help young people progress in STEM and, importantly, raise the scientific literacy
and appreciation of STEM among the school population. Ambassadors raise awareness of the
potential of STEM careers and STEM related careers and show how STEM underpins all aspects of
modern living. As managers of the scheme for Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, we currently
have over 800 registered Ambassadors.

Imperial War Museum Duxford
Duxford provides a stimulating environment for supporting National Curriculum Programmes of
Study for History, Design and Technology, Art, Science, Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE and Citizenship at
all key stages, as well as broader cross-curricular topics such as 'Flight'. During pre-booked
educational activities, pupils are given 'hands-on' experience of artefacts and other primary sources
of evidence, wherever possible, to stimulate their interest in the subject and extend specific skills
such as observation, analysis, deduction and justification.
Imperial War Museum Duxford offers an extensive learning programme to cater for all ages and a
variety of subjects, for formal groups and informal self-directed visitors.
We offer stimulating workshops, illustrated talks, tours, handling sessions, role-play scenarios and
popular Special Days for History, Science, Engineering and Technology.
Our aim is to increase your knowledge and understanding, develop your skills, inspire you and
above all give you an enjoyable and memorable day out! Duxford's Education staff are now
developing more activities for schools related to Technology and Science. If you wish to discuss
your requirements, please contact our Technology Teacher on 01223 499341.

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