National STEM Centre An RSS feed of events from National STEM Centre. en-gb enquiries@nationalstemcentre.org.uk enquiries@nationalstemcentre.org.uk http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/olympics-physics-competition 21 or 28 February - University of Kent

You are invited to bring a team of six year-12 students to a SEPnet partner campus to participate in a full-day challenge activity exploring the hidden physics in sport.
Details: contact Clare Harvey (e-mail clare.harvey@sepnet.ac.uk)

Date: 9th February 2012 - 28th February 2012]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/event-274-national-stem-centre-open-day • Tuesday 14 February 2012 10.45am – 1.30pm
• Thursday 23 February 2012 10.45am – 1.30pm

You will have the chance to meet the Centre staff and explore our resource collections and facilities.

Schedule:
10.45 - 11.00 - Registration with tea and coffee
11.00 - 11.40 - Introducing the National STEM Centre and STEM Programme support
11.40 - 12.30 - Tour of the building and a chance to explore the National STEM Centre, discover the eLibrary and meet the team
12.30 - 1.30 - Buffet lunch

Venue: National STEM Centre, University of York, York, YO10 5DD

Please use the link below to register your place.

Register

Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: 10.45am - 12.30pm with buffet lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/whats-left-to-explore-in-our-solar-system Café Scientifique with Dr Zita Martins

Dr Zita Martins, a space scientist hunting for signs of organic matter in space, will guide us through the unexplored regions of our solar system, answering these, and many more, questions along the way.

Café Scientifique events aim to provide a forum for the debate of scientific ideas. Free and open for all to attend, join scientists and other specialists to explore current issues in science over a drink. Audience…

Date: 27th February 2012
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm with doors opening at 5.45pm]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/science-for-the-workplace
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the recruitment of STEM employees in detail and to help shape the development of the new science A-level qualifications. It also includes a panel discussion with key influencers.

To book your place please contact Henry.Okoye@edexcel.com for a booking…

Date: 28th February 2012
Time: 10.30am - 3.45pm, including lunch and refreshments]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/lsis-stem-conference-east-midlands Venue: National Space Centre, Leicester

Date: 29th February 2012]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/national-association-of-mathematics-advisers-annual-conference-2012---at-the-heart-of-mathematics-passion-and-pedagogy
• to explore the changing face of mathematics education by reviewing evidence from different perspectives and recent research.
• to empower delegates for their role in the professional workplace through discussion, information and reflection.

Outcomes: as a result of attending this conference you will

• have up to date knowledge of current issues in mathematics education
• knowledge of and chance to discuss the new National Curriculum
• have…

Date: 1st March 2012 - 3rd March 2012]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/bringing-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem-curricula-to-life-through-public-engagement
Date: 1st March 2012
Time: 9.15am - 4pm]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/maths-inspiration-canterbury
After a short interval this is then followed by a lively Q&A session in which students get to ask the panellists anything they want.

Talks:

Rob Eastaway: Maths meets Psychology
Ed McCann: When Mother Nature lets rip
Colin Wright: The maths of juggling

Venue: New Marlowe Theatre

Cost…

Date: 2nd March 2012
Time: 1.00pm - 3.45pm]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/maths-inspiration-newcastle
After a short interval this is then followed by a lively Q&A session in which students get to ask the panellists anything they want.

Talks:

Matt Parker: Maths in The Simpsons
Paul Shepherd: How maths built the Olympic Stadium
Mark Lewney: The maths of the rock guitar

Venue: Theatre…

Date: 2nd March 2012
Time: 1.00pm - 3.45pm]]> http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/events/transition-and-mathematics-education
The event is being organised by the STEM Education Research Team at the University of Manchester and will be hosted at Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre, Manchester.

The purpose of the first part of this conference is to enable practitioners to share their research into transition and mathematics education with other delegates in a friendly…

Date: 2nd March 2012
Time: 12:30 to 6:30pm (including lunch and refreshments)]]>