Does the House Always Win?

 


Local pupils will today (Saturday 27th February) complete a prestigious series of Royal Institution Mathematic Masterclasses and receive certificates from sponsors Chevron at the University of Aberdeen.  Organised by TechFest-SetPoint, these Saturday morning sessions comprise of enthusiastic professionals from industry and academia presenting interactive workshops on all aspects of mathematics for keen S2 pupils. 

 

 An audience of over 100 pupils, parents and teachers will attend the final lecture "You Want to Bet?" at the MacRobert Building by local maths teacher Mr Simon Fogiel.  The interactive session will focus on how mathematical probability links with games of chance.  The 8 sessions have covered a range of topics from ancient codes and travellers to car collisions and the golden ratio of body proportions.

 Yashka Manning, STEM Co-ordinator at TechFest-SetPoint said "Throughout the series pupils have attended workshops at both of Aberdeen's Universities and got a real flavour of how mathematics can be applied in everyday situations."

 Pupils have attended from Bridge of Don Academy, Westhill Academy, Kemnay Academy, Kincorth Academy, Mearns Academy, Cults Academy, Oldmachar Academy, Peterhead Academy, Northfield Academy, Aboyne Academy, Albyn School, The International School and Dyce Academy.

 Notes for Editors:

 v  TechFest-SetPoint is a charitable organisation designing, organising and delivering workshops in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk

 v  TechFest-SetPoint also delivers "Maths in the Pipeline", "STEM in the Pipeline" and "TechFest in September" – Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

 v  The Royal Institution has been communicating scientific issues to the general public for over 200 years.  Michael Faraday initiated lectures for young people in the 1820's.

 v  The Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses run at over 60 areas within the UK with local support.

 Photo opportunities at 12.45 please contact Yashka Manning 01224 274193 (office hours)                                                                                                         

 2nd Mar 2010

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