Improving Young People's Engagement with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
This paper, published to coincide with Science and Engineering Week 2013, presents evidence from research carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to explore how to encourage further engagement in, and take-up of, STEM subjects. It discusses why STEM education is important and looks at how policymakers,…
Evaluation of the Wellcome Trust Camden STEM Initiative
This report, published in March 2012 by the National Foundation for Educational Research, presents the findings of an evaluation of the Wellcome Trust’s Camden Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Initiative which provided funding to eight Camden schools to develop interdisciplinary projects. Projects…
Subject Choice In STEM: Factors Influencing Young People (Aged 14-19) in Education
The Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordinating Centre (EPPICentre) was commissioned by the Wellcome Trust to undertake this systematic review of research about subject choice. The main aim of the review was to examine the factors that influence the STEM subject choices of young people (14-19 years) in education…
The Continuum of Design Education for Engineering
This booklet examines the development of engineering expertise and makes recommendations on ways to harness, encourage, facilitate and reward it. Covering all Key Stages from Foundation Stage to post-16 and higher education, the booklet states the case for design and technology in schools to encourage an understanding of engineering,…
Corrosion: the Virus of Engineering
From the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), this publication looks at the process and problems caused by the corrosion of metals. The first part of the publication gives background information for students on elements, atoms, ions and electrochemical reactions involved in rusting. This helps students to understand how different…
Flywheels in Engineering
This publication, from the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), looks at the topic of flywheels and how they can be used to store or smooth energy flows. The book initially provides information for students on the following topics: • The energy-storage system • Cyclicity of supply • Energy and system energy…
Speakers from Industry: a Practical Guide for Teachers and Industrialists
Produced by CIEC Promoting Science, this booklet offers advice and guidance for: • teachers who wish to bring industrial speakers into school • industrial speakers who would like an insight into the needs of teachers and their students. The booklet contains two sections that deal with: Part I - a general guide…
Protecting Your Head
Protecting Your Head, from the Centre for Science Education, is a set of teaching materials which offer a cross-curricular approach to learning about engineering. The context for the activities is the design of head protection for snowboarders where the risk of injury is significant but personal image is also important. Teachers'…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
STEM Careers Awareness Guides
These STEM Careers Awareness Guides were designed to provide STEM teachers and careers advisers with an overview of the 'See where they can take you' campaign. This aimed to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers guidance for students, to help them make informed post-16 subject…
Report on the STEM Mapping Review 2004
The purpose of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Mapping Review, published by the Department for Education in 2004, was broadly to: • investigate whether STEM initiatives currently being taken forward address the concerns raised about the decline in demand of university places in STEM. •…
Case Studies from 2011: Healthcare Technologies
A set of case studies which highlight some of the research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in 2011. MyCare – the ‘card’ that could save your life It looks like a credit card…it slips into a wallet or purse…but it could mean the difference between life and…
Case Studies from 2011: Technology and Engineering
A set of case studies which highlight some of the research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in 2011. 3D printing 3D printing technology that can create full-scale consumer products, even in chocolate, is one step closer to commercial reality. Tiny flying machines will revolutionise surveillance…
Case Studies from 2010
A set of case studies which highlight some of the research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in 2010. Valuable materials extracted from industrial waste Living with environmental change: Why use dwindling supplies of valuable raw materials when an EPSRC-funded project shows that they can…
Case Studies from 2009
A set of case studies which highlight some of the research funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in 2009. The chocolate powered race car with a green future Energy: The world’s first fully sustainable racing car, developed with EPSRC support, is paving the way for ‘green motorsport’…
Professional Standards for Teachers in England from September 2007
Produced in 2007, these professional standards were intended to help guide teachers' professional development and career choices. The professional standards cover the following career stages: Q – qualified teacher status C – core standards for main scale teachers who have successfully completed their induction…
Silver Award: Triathlon
The British Science Association CREST Awards encourage students to take an investigative approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related projects. These resources are just a few ideas that could be used to help students gain an award. These materials look at three possible projects that relate to the…
Silver Award: Future Travel
The British Science Association CREST Awards encourage students to take an investigative approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related projects. These resources are just a few ideas that could be used to help students gain an award. These materials look at three possible projects that relate to sustainable…
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…
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…
New Designs for 21st Century Healthcare
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) archives which looks at how innovative equipment and vehicle design, supported by EPSRC, could help treat more 999 patients on the spot. Healthcare professionals, called emergency care practitioners, receive special training to assess and treat patients…
Ultra Precision Surfaces
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) archives which looks at advanced engineering techniques, pioneered by EPSRC-supported research teams, which are increasing product possibilities and creating new manufacturing opportunities. ‘Ultra Precision Surfaces’ are considered perfect…
Self Healing Planes
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) archives which looks at how ailing aircraft could heal themselves during flight thanks to a revolutionary new system. The technology, that mimics the healing processes found in nature, has been developed by aerospace engineers at Bristol University,…
New Microprocessor Could Extend Battery Life
A case study from the Engineering snd Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which looks at how MP3 players and 4G mobile phones could be more energy efficient thanks to a versatile microprocessor, developed as part of a project funded by EPSRC at the University of Edinburgh. Designed using a new automated approach the processor,…
Suspension Innovation for a Safer Journey
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which looks at an innovative suspension system component that is boosting the performance of Formula One cars and improves comfort and safety in road cars, motorbikes and trains. Called the inerter, the component emerged from EPSRC-funded research undertaken…
Cracking Crime Faster
A case study from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) which looks at the forensic evidence and intelligence that are left at crime scenes by footwear, gloves, tyres and fingers. New Latent Image Markup and Analysis (LIMA) software provides a fast, accurate way of transmitting and enhancing images of these…
Wind Turbine Project: Component Parts
From the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), these images show the manufactured components, jigs and fixtures required to make the wind turbine project. Detailed drawings for the wind turbine can be found at this resource: wind turbine working drawings. Images include: • Front and side views • Propeller assembly •…
Wind Turbine Project: Working Drawings
Produced by the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP) these are the working drawings for producing a working wind turbine in the workshop. The turbine consists of six 130mm blades arranged on a central axle and attached via plastic gears to a dc generator. A total of twelve, detailed drawings are included. These cover: •…
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