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02 STEM Initiative Overview 03 STEM Initiative Overview How? Why? What? When? Where? Children love questions. Impossible questions... embarrassing questions... silly questions... clever questions. Children also love doing things... making things... seeing what happens. The difficult job is to turn that excitement into a love of discovery... an exploration... an adventure. Our Colleges interact with our schools and universities, with our businesses and industry to give our young people the vocational, technical and professional skills they need for the world of tomorrow. A learning environment where they can marry an enthusiasm for knowledge with the practical skills needed to get jobs in a world where technology advances every second of every day... where green technology... nanotechnology... biotechnology... are driving forward the world economy. In the world of tomorrow, jobs will require new skills - skills based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (together called the STEM subjects). This means we need to get more and more people interested in STEM subjects and understanding the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Not just for their own career prospects or the economy but to enable them to understand the ever changing world. Empowering future generations through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to grow a dynamic innovative economy. While government and industry have identified STEM subjects as vital to the future of our economy - the truth is that as the world changes so are the skills that people need to understand it and to carve out their own future. The - CSI - is about encouraging more people to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and also develop an awareness of the exciting and rewarding career opportunities available. Not just for young people but for everyone. It is about opening up a world of opportunity and exploration. It is about partnership with businesses and industry to develop training that meets their needs and the needs of individuals for today and for the future. It is about creating opportunities for schoolchildren to experience the wonder of investigation; and building two-way pathways between schools, colleges, universities and businesses and industry. Our six Colleges are based across 47 campuses and operate from some 400 outreach locations including schools and community centres. They deliver over 3,600 courses to some 200,000 learners ranging from entry level to degree and post-graduate level. They are the skill provider of choice across Northern Ireland. They are working with local businesses, both big and small, and with inward investors and companies wanting to expand to give our workforce the skills they need for the 21st century. Competing in a global economy means we must make the best use of our talents and efficient use of our resources Our Colleges are committed to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths for the future of Northern Ireland s economy. To understanding why young people opt out of studying STEM subjects - and working to bring young people back into contact with Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. We need to keep alive the passion of our children for investigation. We need to encourage our local companies to be more ambitious - to invest in and develop the skills of the workforce. To innovate - and let new ideas come to the fore. To turn good ideas into opportunities.

04 BT Young Scientist Exhibition 05 South Eastern BT Young Scientist Exhibition The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is an annual event that encourages students from across the island to devise innovative projects based on the essential skills of science, technology, engineering and maths. Organised and sponsored by BT, the exhibition is now in its 47th year and is one of the longest running and largest of its kind in the world. Held in January each year, the exhibition showcases 520 competition entries from participating students, alongside informative stands by leading private and public sector organisations, and a host of national and international special acts. A business skills programme has been recently incorporated into the exhibition to help selected students to learn the commercialisation techniques required to turn their ideas into potential business opportunities. The BT Business of Science & Technology Programme enables up to 50 students to undertake an intensive course with key business leaders and earn one of six summer placements in third level institutions. BT is supported in its organisation of the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition by a number of partners including the Department of Education & Skills (ROI), Department of Education (NI), RTE, Analog Devices, Intel, and Discover Science & Engineering. visit www.btyoungscientist.ie South Eastern South Eastern offers you the chance to follow a successful STEM career as an Electrical Engineering Designer, Forensic Scientist, Games Designer and Animator, Product Designer, Plastics Technician, Refrigeration Specialist, Senior Lab Technician, Software Engineer, Veterinary Pathologist, Zoologist and thousands more! Our programmes go far beyond the qualification, giving you the edge over others. You will be guaranteed: To be involved in a real-life project or placement in association with an industry client like Bombardier, Randox, Canyon, BT and many more. Support to look into ideas for new products and to even start up your own business. Access to industry standard facilities and expertise. The very best careers advice from our award winning team. Support from our SERC Extra team if you have any personal or financial problems. Top: Showcasing STEM courses and facilities. Bottom: SERC and Toyama National Technical College, Japan created the first ever UK college link - student and staff engineering exchange programmes with a focus on areas like robotics. visit www.serc.ac.uk or call us on 0845 600 755

06 Northern 07 South West College Northern The Northern promotes STEM subjects throughout all curriculum areas at all levels including Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM, Forensic Science, Applied Science, IT Practitioners, Games Development, Animal Management, Hair and Beauty and much more. The economic engagement team also use core STEM initiatives to provide support to local, national and international organisations. NRC won a prestigious Training Award in Engineering in collaboration with Schrader Electronics which recognised the partnership between industry, the College and Apprentices. Top: Four NRC engineering students winners. Bottom: Regional Skills Competition in Engineering, Mechatronics, CNC and CAD. An extensive programme of Entitlement Framework provision is also offered across the college catchment areas with provision such as AutoCAD, GCSE Construction, CAD/CAM. NRC offers students the chance to not only gain qualifications and gain experience working with global companies but to participate in competitions and international exchanges. visit www.nrc.ac.uk South West College In a dynamic and exciting way South West College are promoting a culture of innovation and adventure in schools to promote STEM subjects. The STEM crew currently deliver a series of interactive STEM workshops in: 3D Scanning Carbon Footprinting Robot Rovers Dynamic Skyscrapers Wind Engineering Solar Energy Engineering Conquests These workshops are delivered by highly qualified young graduates with an enthusiasm for STEM who act as ambassadors and mentors to young students in encouraging them to study STEM subjects. During the workshops students are able to develop and apply their own skills and initiative to solve real life industry linked science, technology, engineering and mathematics problems. In Autumn 2010 a new STEM centre in the Dungannon campus of the South West College will provide students across Northern Ireland with a unique opportunity to learn and develop new skills in a technology rich environment. Top Left: Giving young people a real feel for STEM. Top Right & Bottom: Exploring the Science behind Christmas - SWC InnoTech Centre in Dungannon. This Centre will prepare young people for opportunities that do not yet exist and cannot be clearly defined - The Art of the Possible. visit www.swc.ac.uk or call us on 028 8225 5223

08 North West 09 Southern North West There is a tremendous growth in students studying STEM courses at the North West. With new courses developed to give our students the opportunity to consider careers as Forensic Scientists, Games Designers, Pharmacists & Senior Lab Technicians, Engineers and many more. Southern SRC is working with a range of local secondary and grammar schools to develop STEM curriculum & plan activity days via its Schools Partnership Programme. Courses delivered to schools have included: Manufacturing surface mount electronic circuits Creating 3D CAD drawings using Solidworks Manufacturing project work using Rapid Prototyping Southern are actively working with Sentinus on their Engineers Make It Happen scheme to bring in guest lecturers and organise work placements. SRC are a prominent force in the Business sector and link with local industries to provide engineering, pharmaceutical and technology training, including some of Northern Ireland s biggest and best companies. Above: Limavady student - progressing from the NWRC Health & Social Care with Applied Science course to a BSc Human Nutrition at University of Ulster. Right: Student studying on the Access Diploma in Science course. A real buzz of excitement has emerged across the College in relation to STEM. Our students are now realising the full potential of careers within these industries, with many progressing to undergraduate study in local universities and others securing full-time jobs through their work placements. A host of exciting new courses have been created including Gas Installation, Interactive Media, Computer Gaming & Software Development, Fisheries and Waste Management, and Construction Engineering. These are all now available in industry-standard learning facilities, with expert teaching and friendly financial and career guidance at the ready. STEM is all around us, STEM is growing, let North West Regional College make it grow for you! visit www.nwrc.ac.uk or call us on 028 7127 6000 Top Left: Representatives from Nacco and the Business Support Team SRC after signing a Partnership Agreement. Top Right: A student working in an SRC lab. We are currently expanding our industry-standard technology equipment base in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Pneumatics along with delivering National Diplomas in Applied Science (including Forensic Science). We also delve into specialist areas such as genetics and forensic science informatics. visit www.src.ac.uk or call us on 0845 604 0033

10 Belfast Metropolitan College 11 STEMNET Belfast Metropolitan College Belfast Metropolitan College has an unrivalled reputation in the provision of Science and Technology education. The College offers access to the most comprehensive range of courses that lead to stimulating and satisfying careers opportunities in all branches of STEM. STEMNET STEMNET, the Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics Network, is a UK-wide charity promoting STEM awareness, especially among young people, to ensure that the UK maintains a flow of motivated high-quality individuals into STEM jobs. Above: Belfast Met students get to grips with animal anatomy. Right: Budding scientist avail of stateof-the-art labs. Belfast Met students can learn through experience and a programme of industrial participation. Belfast Met particularly welcomes the opportunity to work with Schools to develop collaborative projects in Science and Technology. The College s facilities are amongst the best to be found anywhere and include Multimedia Suites, Live TV Recording Studios, with industry standard facilities including Gas, Renewables and Chemical Analysis Laboratories, an Automotive Academy, ICT and Electronics equipment. STEMNET works in collaboration with an extensive range of partners, including government, industry, professional institutions and its UK-wide network of STEMPOINTs, to promote STEM and provide schools and colleges with a wide range of programmes, resources and activities. STEMNET and the STEMPOINT help give a real world sense of how STEM subjects can lead to a variety of exciting employment opportunities. STEMNET programmes are: STEM Ambassadors STEM Enhancement and Enrichment In Northern Ireland STEMNET is represented by Dr Alan Blair of and Sentinus. To discover more about STEMNET and the programmes contact: Dr Alan Blair alan.blair@anic.ac.uk or Sentinus at info@sentinus.co.uk In 2011 Belfast Met is opening two new build projects located in Springvale [e3] and Titanic Quarter. e3 will provide project based learning - where students will work with industry on real problems - in engineering, renewable energies, programmable logic control, multimedia and software engineering. visit www.belfastmet.ac.uk or call us on 028 9026 5265 The Alliance is an organisation comprising all licensed UK Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), the employer-driven organisations that together articulate the voice of the employers of around 90% of the UK s workforce on skills issues. CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION is a trademark of Entertainment AB Funding LLC. 2000-2010 CBS & Entertainment AB Funding LLC. All Rights Reserved.