Google in Education: a New and Open World for Learning
Produced by Google, this document looks at the company's involvement in supporting education. It illustrates the range of Google's education activities and resources. It also aims to illustrate how Google tools can support learning in a range of curriculum areas including science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Auditioning the STEM Ambassadors
This STEMNET video shows the process of auditioning 16 STEM Ambassadors hoping to take part in a series of Teachers TV films profiling their work experience. The 16 finalists were challenged to enthuse and engage the panel of judges, a group of schoolchildren, with a five-minute activity. The video gives introduces the project,…
Forces on Large Steam Turbine Blades
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics within the mechanical and electrical engineering power industry. Here students learn how statistical models are used to set alarms which detect changes in vibration above normal values. The alarms highlight that something is changing and…
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…
Why STEM Careers?
From Rolls-Royce, these materials are designed to show students the exciting range of careers that are available for students with science, technology, engineering or mathematics skills. This resource aims to help students see the link between classroom STEM subjects and opportunities in the world of work. It provides information…
Maintenance Engineer: Tim Moss
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Tim Moss, a maintenance engineer working for Nottingham Express Transit. Tim has always been interested in all kinds of transport. His work involves researching transport technology and ensuring that Nottingham's tram system runs efficiently. Tim's…
STEM Choices: Industry Focus
This set of four profiles of UK industries give an overview of each one and is designed for students to gain an insight into careers available to people who have studied STEM subjects. The industries featured are the nuclear power, pharmaceutical, renewable energy and maritime industry. Each profile includes an overview of the…
Matthew Evans
In this STEMNET resource, Assistant Head Teacher Matthew Evans describes activities undertaken in his specialist Technology College to support STEM subject teaching. The school runs many STEM Clubs and has worked with STEM Ambassadors for nearly 15 years. Matthew works closely with the STEM Ambassadors and they organise regular…
Developing Mathematical and Statistical Skills in the Engineering Workplace
A research report written by Kevin Golden for More Maths Grads which aimed to develop a market research led strategy for identifying opportunities for continuing professional development programmes involving mathematics and statistics within the workplace. As a case study, this particular report uses the aerospace sector in the…
EDT's Widening Participation Programme
EDT is a charity that offers a comprehensive portfolio of activities designed to promote STEM courses and careers to specific target groups of students, including females and ethnic minorities. This leaflet describes some of their courses and provides contact details for further information.
Study of Vibrations in JCB Dieselmax Engines
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics when designing and developing engines. As well as considering the power requirements for a given application, the vibration of the system should be considered. The engine installation in a machine must ensure that the natural frequency…
Calculating Power of JCB Dieselmax Engines
This resource from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars shows the application of mathematics in mechanical engineering and construction machinery. Here students encounter the formulae used to calculate the power of the engine which was used to power the JCB Dieselmax LSR car to a world land speed record of 350mph in August 2006. Detailed…
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Risk Management Coordinator: Ross Wattie
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Ross Wattie, a risk management coordinator at an international integrated energy company. Ross is currently involved in risk modelling to simulate different scenarios and assess their possible impacts. He has also found that his language skills have been…
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Control Systems Engineer: Vicki Hodges
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Vicki Hodges, an Attitude and Orbit Control Systems engineer working on a project to develop an unmanned spacecraft. Having joined the Astrium graduate scheme, Vicki has moved around the company and gained experience in a variety of different roles. She…
Activity Case Study 6: Andrew Keen
In this STEMNET activity case study, Graduate Engineer Andrew Keen describes a 'real life' project that he designed for sixth formers which involved developing an engine component. The Fuel Systems Team of his company was so impressed with the project that it is now working on a prototype component. Andrew has found…
Dropped Load Assessment in Nuclear Industry
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, introduces mathematical models for the risk assessment of dropped load, which are used to analyse the safety of structures within nuclear power stations. Here students learn about the formulae which engineers use to calculate the maximum dynamic stress and strain produced…
Understanding the Motion of the Wheels
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics within the field of mechanical engineering and explores the design and construction of wheels, to be used to challenge a land speed record. These principles also apply in engines and gear-boxes, which are typically full of rotating machinery…
Suspension System in JCB Construction Machinery
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics when designing highway machinery. Because a driver has to remain in the same machine for almost eight hours each day, the vibration amplitudes of the operator’s seat, which should be kept as low as possible, are a key factor when…
The Mathematics of Pumping Water
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics when designing a pumping system. The operating pressure of a pumping system can vary due to various factors, so all the relevant operating conditions need to be assessed to ensure the selected pump is capable of achieving the entire operating…
The Development of Interactive Teaching Packages in Physics/Mathematics
Published by LSIS, this report describes an action research project carried out at Richard Huish College. This project was a study into how feasible it would be to produce interactive materials by non-computing specialists. Such resources can be made to fit a teacher’s exact requirements and students gain access to materials…
The Study of Engineers' Data 1
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics when investigating the volume of registration of engineers. Statistical calculations and graphical representations are used to explore the variations, over time, of membership by area of expertise. Detailed notes and examples are provided…
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Profile Builder in STEM Subjects
Published by LSIS, this tool is a self-assessment guide for further education providers. Knowledge Transfer is principally about the flow of information from the knowledge source to business. This guide helps senior managers in further education providers to examine their internal organisation, processes and procedures. It also…
Ed Dyke
In this STEMNET resource, maths teacher Ed Dyke describes a STEM project undertaken by his school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, called Rocket Day. The project was funded by the York and North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership (NYBEP). Also involved was STEM Ambassador Clive Bell, who has worked for the RAF and the Bloodhound…
Engaging Maths
A resource from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which explores the role of the mathematical sciences in our lives - in security, telecommunications and the internet, the environment, finance and economics, industry, transport and travel, and in medicine and biology. Contents: Introduction: why maths…
Making the Future
Produced by Rolls-Royce, this booklet tells the story of what makes a high value business. It looks at questions such as: What are high value businesses? What do they look like? Why do they matter? The booklet can be helpful to illustrate the types of career opportunities that are available to students with science, technology,…
Mathematics behind the Water Network in Rural Mountain Areas
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics within public health engineering to supply clean water in a rural mountain area. Here students learn about the formulae used to calculate the optimum size of pipes which will ensure good pressure of water throughout the network. Detailed…
Chatterboxes
BLOODHOUND SSC chatterboxes are an innovative resource that will inspire and motivate science teaching and learning in the classroom. They are an excellent way to raise standards throughout Key Stage Two and impact on students' attainments. In this fun and interactive activity, students cut and fold paper to make the chatterbox.…
Activity Case Study 10: David Bennett
In this STEMNET activity case study, design engineer and STEM Ambassador David Bennett describes how valuable he believes STEMNET activities are for schools. David devotes about two days per month to STEMNET activities. He helps with careers events, advising students on what employers are looking for, how to fill out application…
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…
Underground Storage Tank
This resource, from Mathematics for Engineering Exemplars, shows the application of mathematics when building an underground storage tank, with an elliptical cross section. Health and safety requirements apply and the depth to which the tank must be buried is established using the 2D geometry of an ellipse, trigonometric functions…
STEM - the Big Picture
From LSIS, this case study looks at Loughborough College and how college staff, from the principal to the engineering department, have been involved with different aspects of the LSIS STEM Programme.
Transportation Planner: Dan Cornelius
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of transportation planner, and STEM Ambassador, Dan Cornelius. Dan's role is to assess road schemes and their impacts on local and regional areas. He develops graphic models of the situation and location. This allows him to manipulate elements, such as traffic flow,…
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