Case Study: Ewan Bloomfield - Energy Consultant
In this case study, Ewan Bloomfield explains how he came to be an energy consultant. He describes what attracted him to the job, his education history and what gives him job satisfaction. He then talks about seeing how his work affects people's lives, especially when working within developing countries across the world. He…
Case Study: Ella Sprung - Editorial and Production Assistant
In this case study, Ella Sprung, explains how she came to work as an engineer. She describes her ambitions when younger, her education history and the role models who inspired her. She then talks about seeing how her work affects people's lives, especially when working within developing countries across the world. She is now…
Young Engineers
This collection consists of six different projects or competitions which are part of the Young Engineer project. They consist of: *Airbus Eggs- design and build an aircraft that incorporates biomimicry to fly a raw quail egg the greatest distance by air, a competition for students aged 7 to 19. • Club Network Flyer -…
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
From the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the 'Big questions, big experiment' wall chart describes the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. It looks at the "big questions" about our Universe that scientists are trying to answer, and how the amazing LHC will help them to do so. The 'Tunnel…
4/5- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Poster
JIVE Posters
Produced by JIVE (Joint Interventions), this set of information posters are for employers to illustrate how organisations can support and inspire women to enter and progress in Science, Engineering Technology and the Built Environment.
Young Engineers - Poster Series
Produced by the Royal Academy of Engineering, these posters help students to think about some careers in engineering that they may never have considered, such as: sound engineering, flood prevention, developing camera technology or surgical equipment. The posters also pose engineering challenges to students and they could be used…
True Snowboards
This poster, from STEMNET, illustrates how expertise from designers, engineers and technologists is used to design and manufacture an innovative snowboard. It helps to illustrate how STEM industries offer many exciting career opportunities. True Snowboards design, prototype and produce snowboards using innovative materials and…
Fluvial
This STEMNET poster describes four people in four different companies who all work together to produce an innovative flood defence system. To manufacture the produce requires the collaboration of designers, engineers, materials specialist and accountants. Each describes their jobs and how they became involved in the project. Roles…
Cambridge Silicon Radio
This poster, from STEMNET, shows how STEM industries offer many exciting career opportunities. It features five electronics and engineering specialists working in the telecommunications industry. They develop a range of technology such as Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi. The roles featured include: • head of engineering •…
Brompton
This poster, from STEMNET, introduces five young people involved in the design, assembly and sale of innovative folding bicycles. The poster illustrates how STEM subjects can open career choices and also the variety of skills needed in a modern company. The featured employees include: • product designer • production…
- 3/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Poster
Astrium
This resource, provided by STEMNET, features five inspiring people who developed Bridget, a six-wheeled ExoMars rover. Bridget is a prototype of the vehicle that will be the largest and most sophisticated vehicle ever to visit Mars. Each of the featured scientists describe their role in the space technology company Astrium…
Sports Technologist
Chris Holmes is a sports technologist for sports equipment manufacturer Adidas. This Department for Education clip is useful in showing students how a career such as this relies on a background of STEM study. Chris describes how he specialises in the development of sports balls. His job is to investigate the best designs for maximum…