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The Emotional Computer. A science video resource
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The Emotional Computer

Can computers understand emotions? Can computers express emotions? Can they feel emotions? This video, from the University of Cambridge, examines the research of Professor Peter Robinson exploring how emotions can be used to improve interaction between humans and computers. The research team is collaborating closely with Professor…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Sticky Feet. A science video resource
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Sticky Feet

This video features Chris Clemente, from Cambridge University, who is studying the mechanisms that ants and other insects (especially cockroaches) use to walk down as well as up walls. Ants have incredibly sticky feet. With them they can hang onto ceilings, whilst carrying 100 times their body weight. But if they are stuck…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Technicians from Augusta Westland. A careers video resource
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Technicians from Augusta Westland

Augusta Westland is a very large company in the aircraft industry employing people with a wide range of skills. In these videos, staff describe how vitally important technicans are to their business, why they employ apprentices and the appreciation of their work from all levels of staff. Training allows apprentices to learn from…

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Technicians from URT Ltd. A careers video resource
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Technicians from URT Ltd

In these video resources from the Gatsby Foundation, staff at Universal Race Technology (URT Ltd) describe how important technicians are to the work that they do. The company trains their own technicians so that they can work with the specific cutting edge materials, technologies and processes that are used within the company. Apprentice…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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What Do You Want to Do?. A careers video resource
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What Do You Want to Do?

Produced by Rolls-Royce, this entertaining video clip takes the form of an animated rap which describes a range of career opportunities open to students with skills in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). It makes a good introduction to a session offering careers advice and guidance by setting the scene about the…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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A Glimpse of the Future. A careers video resource
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A Glimpse of the Future

In this video, from Rolls-Royce, students can see what it is like to work in a company that develops and manufactures high technology products. The video includes comments and descriptions from a group of young people visiting Rolls-Royce. The video includes sections on: • The manufacture of hollow titanium fan blades which…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Where STEM Can Take You. An engineering information sheet resource
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Where STEM Can Take You

Produced by Rolls-Royce, this series of case studies illustrates the wide range of career opportunities that are opened up for students with skills in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. They can be used to give careers advice and guidance to students as well as to illustrate the curriculum principles they cover. The…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Making the Future. A careers information sheet resource
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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,…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Why STEM Careers?. A careers teacher guidance resource
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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…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Careers Guidance for Teachers Toolkit. A careers teacher guidance resource
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STEM Careers Guidance for Teachers Toolkit

Produced by Rolls-Royce, the associated resources in this toolkit help students to make the connection between STEM subjects studied in school or college and possible future career opportunities. The materials illustrate the really exciting opportunities which open up to them through studying STEM subjects. The toolkit also aims…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Teacher guidance
Progression Through STEM. A science research resource
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Progression Through STEM

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of progression, new jobs and careers in STEM. North Lindsey College has been developing a suite of activities to encourage local young people to choose STEM subjects, and reminding them of the opportunities that are going to be…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Developing a New Diploma in Engineering. An engineering research resource
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Developing a New Diploma in Engineering

Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the themes of curriculum development, progression through STEM subjects and careers. By Hartlepool College of Further Education, the case study looks at the development of an engineering diploma and issues relating to timetable, resources and personnel.…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Guide to Examples of Good Quality STEM Placements. A science information sheet resource
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Guide to Examples of Good Quality STEM Placements

Produced for the Department for Education, this resource from Sheffield Hallam University, is designed to help employers, teachers, students and anyone involved in work experience develop strategies for creating good quality placements for young people aged 14–19. This guide contains examples of good practice which are…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM and Economic Wellbeing. An engineering teacher guidance resource
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STEM and Economic Wellbeing

These tools have been produced for the Department for Education by the Centre for Science Education. The materials are for STEM and economic wellbeing (EWB) curriculum leaders, teachers and support staff working together to meet the needs of their learners. They will also be useful for STEM and EWB advisers, consultants and trainers…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Gender Inclusivity in Engineering. An engineering research resource
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Gender Inclusivity in Engineering

Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service, these materials help to demonstrate effective practice. From the College of West Anglia, this case study looks at the themes of equality and diversity and careers. The low numbers of girls in engineering has been recognised as a problem for some time. This case study illustrates…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Faster Formula One. A mathematics information sheet resource
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Faster Formula One

This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how Formula One teams use mathematical methods such as fluid mechanics and Navier-Stokes equations to improve performance. Every second counts in the fast-paced world of Formula One, so race teams use advanced mathematics to squeeze the best performance out of their cars. Computational…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Club Activity: the Whole Package. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Activity: the Whole Package

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity sheet describes a group activity designing and manufacturing smart packaging which uses thermochromatic pigments to show that the food product is at the correct temperature. The sheet also contains a profile of a mechanical development engineer.

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Club Activity: Moving House. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Activity: Moving House

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity sheet for students will enable them to demonstrate the idea of reinforced materials and conclude which is the best to choose for a specifc task, in this case constucting buildings resistant to earthquakes and high winds. The work of a structural engineer is also profiled.

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Club Support: Routes into Engineering. An engineering information sheet resource
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STEM Club Support: Routes into Engineering

This information sheet, provided by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is aimed at teachers to use with their students to introduce them to the range of engineering careers and training routes. The sheet provides information on salaries, profiles two engineering students and provides suggested websites for further information.

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Club Support: Diversity. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Support: Diversity

This activity from the Royal Academy of Engineering challenges stereotypes by asking students to draw and describe an engineer and then requiring them to explain their drawings together with discussing stereotypes. There are career profiles and further activities for teachers to pursue with their students.

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Club Support: the Engineering Message. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Support: the Engineering Message

This resource, from the Royal Academy of Engineering, aims at raising students' awareness of what engineers do and how the profession contributes to the world. The key activity for students is to define and discuss engineering as a career. There are also two case studies to use.

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Club Activity: Introduction: Club Leaders. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Activity: Introduction: Club Leaders

The Royal Academy of Engineering and STEMNET are working together to produce a suite of high quality activities and support resources for use by STEM Clubs Leaders. Tried and tested by and with schools, they offer a range of ideas for activities, accompanied by support resources that enable STEM Clubs and STEM Ambassadors to enhance…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Ambassador Activity: In Control. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Activity: In Control

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity looks at using alternative forms of transport, in this case cycling. The activity centres around groups of students developing an engineered product that represents the ideas of personal transport and sustainability. There is also a case study looking at a bike manufacturing…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Ambassador Activity: Perfect Pylons. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Activity: Perfect Pylons

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity sheet looks at electricity and its distribution in the 21st century. Most UK households consume large amounts of energy. As more renewable sources of energy are used and the use of fossil fuels is reduced, it is important to ensure that electricity is supplied to consumers…

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Ambassador Activity: Creating Captivating Cornflour. An engineering information sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Activity: Creating Captivating Cornflour

The information sheet, from the Royal Academy of Engineering, covers what materials are required and encourages students to think about how a material alters as it is processed and how it can be used. Students are encouraged to think about enginnering applications for a material and also the marketing of a product. There is a case…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Ambassador Support: Routes into Engineering. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Support: Routes into Engineering

This information bulletin, from the Royal Academy of Engineering, is aimed at teachers to help them encourage students into engineering careers. The bulletin provides three case studies about young engineers and also provides a selection of activities to engage students in thinking about engineering concepts and to show them that…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Ambassador Support: Diversity. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Support: Diversity

This information sheet, from the Royal Academy of Engineering, provides teachers with a challenges to stereotyping activity. Some students may not understand what engineering involves, others may be fully engaged in another subject, while for some engineering may appear too hard or culturally irrelevant. By using this resource teachers…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Ambassador Support: The Engineering Message. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Support: The Engineering Message

Produced by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this information sheet is aimed at helping teachers send a positive message across to students who can often feel that engineering has ‘nothing to do with me’. Many students do not realise that engineering is a very broad area. Much of what people buy, own, wear, eat and do…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Fairs: Guidance and Tools. A science teacher guidance resource
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STEM Fairs: Guidance and Tools

These guidance resources are provided by the British Science Association, with support from Intel Education. They give guidance that includes both attending a STEM fair and running an event. There are three sections: Getting started • Comparing festivals - a checklist to help identify potential fairs for students to visit. •…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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STEM Fairs: Interviews. A science teacher guidance resource
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STEM Fairs: Interviews

Provided by the British Science Association, with support from Intel Education, these resources provide an insight into a range of activities involved in organising and taking part in STEM fairs. They include contributions from a teacher taking part in STEM competitions, a STEM Ambassador and students exhibiting their British Science…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Teacher guidance
STEM Fairs: Introduction. A science teacher guidance resource
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STEM Fairs: Introduction

These materials are provided by the British Science Association and supported by Intel. They aim to give an overview of the types of activities that happen at STEM fairs. The guide is useful in preparing students when visiting a fair. It also covers some of the key points to consider when organising, hosting or exhibiting at a STEM…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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Case Study: Landbased Technology. A careers video resource
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Case Study: Landbased Technology

Produced for Future Morph, this short video shows the activities of a student studying a National Diploma in Land Based Technology at Bicton College. The student describes how the course develops skills in the maintenance and repair of machinery such as tractors, commercial vehicles and other agricultural technology. The students…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
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