The first regional Big Bang Scotland Fair
University of Abertay Dundee
The University of Abertay Dundee is to play host to the first regional Big Bang Scotland Fair incorporating the National Science & Engineering Competition, CREST Awards and Young Engineers for Britain Awards on Monday 7th June.
Organised by TechFest-SetPoint, there will be over 250 competing pupils attending on the day bringing over 70 STEM projects with them in the hope for recognition and the chance to go to London for the National Big Bang 2011.
Adding a bit of glamour on the day will be guest judges Dr Heather 'The Weather' Reid and Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland. In addition to the competition there will be a whole host of fun and exciting activities throughout the day. Competitors, visiting schools and teachers alike will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of STEM related experiences from helping to build a tetrahedron and testing reaction times to discovering the career opportunities which exist within the industry.
The feature show, 'Bending it Like Beckham' presented by Science Shows for Schools promises to be a popular choice on the day; exploring and examining the science behind the most famous left foot in the game of football. Places for the show are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. For more information on the show please go to www.scienceshowsforschools.com
Teachers will have a place for networking in the Teachers' Resources Area which will have industry representatives and promotional material for STEM providers.
The project application deadline has now passed however late entries will be considered, based on their merits.
If you would like to come along to experience the first Big Bang Scotland, please don't forget to register your interest on the Big Bang Scotland website ? www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/scotland/
For all other information including bookings for the shows or for expressing an interest in providing an activity on the day, please get in contact with either Jen Young j.young@abertay.ac.uk or Louise McLean louise.mclean@abertay.ac.uk or contact the office directly on 01382 308 571.
Also see an STV press release for Big Bang Scotland, and the flier for the event (PDF document 1.2Mbytes).
