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North East Celebration of STEM

A group of our Young Engineers took part in the NE Celebration of STEM.

The day provided an opportunity for primary and secondary pupils to share their passion and enthusiasm for STEM, showcasing their projects and learn more about career opportunities as they competed in a series of fun five-minute STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) challenges set by industry partners. Students had the opportunity to interact with engineers and engage with engineering outside of normal educational settings, as well as hear more about the range of careers available. They will also have the opportunity to explore the inspiring new Aberdeen Science Centre

In addition, our Young Engineers were given a free Construct a Crane STEM kits. Teams of six were challenged to bring along their functioning design and demonstrate how much cargo their model can load in a given time. On registering to take part in the event, the resource kit and competition brief will be posted to your school. 

AGS pupils won the Bristow Special Award on the day which will give them a Heliport visit & Simulator Experience.

Army STEM workshops

OPERATION DISASTER RELIEF

A number of our S2 pupils were involved in a STEM activity lead my members of the British Army over the 2nd & 3rd of March working with Lego Mindstorms – Lego Mindstorms EEV3 are programmable robots based on Lego Building blocks.

Army STEM activity – STEM skills are vital when the British Army deploys around the world and are never more crucial than when disaster strikes! In this activity, pupils will join the Army’s Engineers, Medics and Logisticians in deploying to a remote part of the world which has been hit by a destructive earthquake. Learning how to build, programme and operate their LEGO™ Mind-storm robot pupils will use their robot to undertake a series of engineering and logistical challenges in order to achieve their mission and deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to the local people.