Full STEM Ahead!
20TH August 2009
89 Talented S6 pupils with a flair for science and a gift for maths are today embarking on a three month project 'STEM In The Pipeline' from the charitable organisation TechFest-SetPoint. Young professionals from the oil and gas industry will visit the University of Aberdeen and lead the pupils through a day of practical workshops looking at geology, drilling, reservoirs, processing and finance.
Ahead of them the school students project will uncover many diverse problems to which they can offer fresh solutions. Along the way support for the students is available from the young professionals of BP, Chevron and ConocoPhillips.
In December the pupils will display their proposed Field Development Plans at a final assessment day attended by Aberdeen's oil and gas community.
15 teams from 13 schools are taking part:
1) Aboyne Academy
2) Aberdeen Grammar School ( 2teams)
3) Banchory Academy
4) Fraserburgh Academy
5) The Gordon Schools
6) Inverurie Academy
7) Peterhead Academy
8) Portlethen Academy
9) Ellon Academy
10) Harlaw Academy
11) Turriff Academy
12) St Margaret's School for Girls
13) Westhill Academy (2 teams)
1st Sep 2009
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