On Friday 15th March, we took 150 Year 8 pupils and 8 staff to the NEC Birmingham to take part in the Big Bang Fair. The aim of the Big Bang Fair is to inspire young people to explore opportunities in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) based careers and studies. It is the largest celebration of STEM for young people in the UK. It is an award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits and careers information from STEM professionals.
Many awe-inspiring stands had ‘hands on’ experiments and models including racing cars and robots. Pupils were able to take part in and experience scientific models and active present day research projects.
Workshops and exhibits included:
- This is Engineering
- Biology Big Top
- 3D selfies
- The Elevark
- The wheel change challenge
- Space and science domes
- Tracking infections and outbreaks
- Lego furniture factory
- The science of minecraft
- Weirdology
‘Career Captains’ who were working scientists and engineers, walked the floor wearing purple t-shirts, available to answer questions relating to their careers in STEM. Pupils could also attend interactive career shows, hearing from a diverse range of scientists and engineers.
