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Scotland's Big Bang Fair

7th June 2010

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 and Engineering Competition; CREST Awards and Young Engineers for Britain Awards on Monday 7^th 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.

                     

Click on the front cover above to download our flyer

Click on the image above, to download the information brochure for the Big Bang 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 STEM information in the form of leaflets and industry representatives.

The Scottish Big Bang Fair aims:

• To celebrate students' achievements and excellence through the competition and to identify eligible students (individuals, teams and clubs) to represent the region at the National Big Bang 2011;
• To educate and inspire young people not yet engaged with STEM;
• To engage widely with schools, STEM providers, regional businesses, institutions and industry to highlight the many STEM opportunities that are available;
• To act as a platform for regional STEM initiatives.

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 contact the office directly on 01382 308 571.

Click here for one of our most recent press releases as reported by STV;
http://news.stv.tv/scotland/172886-young-scientists-to-make-big-bang-at-dundee-festival/