TechFest is a charity based in Aberdeen that aims to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and interests. Through a variety of events, educational programmes, and community outreach, TechFest emphasises the importance of STEM education for improving job prospects, fostering innovation, understanding the world, and tackling global challenges. Their programmes cater to everyone, from early years to secondary school, and beyond.

Workshop: TechFest Takeaway

TechFest aims to ensure everyone has the knowledge and confidence to deliver STEM activities in schools.  From volunteers to teachers, we aim to give everyone the support they need and the opportunity to ‘try it before you deliver it’. 

This workshop will utilise TechFest’s programmes as the tools to cover a diverse range of STEM curriculum linked topics with a take away resource as your gift until we can meet again.

Introduction to:

• Isaac’s Big Idea:  Magnet activity.
• Engineer ‘n’ Our Lives:– Power House Challenge. The aim of the Engineer ’n’ Our Lives programme is to help students appreciate that the skills they are learning in school are used by the engineers in the workplace today. Without engineers we would not have any products only materials.
• Space into Energy: Insulation Activity.
• STEM on the Farm:  Entrepreneurs on the Farm.

Your workshop hosts

Wendy Findlay is the National Programme Manager for TechFest. She is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer but is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.  Wendy has spent the last 7 years supporting stakeholders around Scotland to create Regional Partnerships to help and deliver STEM programmes and activities which inform young people about the career opportunities in their local area. Wendy has also helped to deliver some national programmes such as Big Bang Near Me and FIRST® LEGO® League.

Julia Chew is an Outreach Coordinator for TechFest. Julia studied Sociology at the University of Aberdeen and joined TechFest straight after graduation.  Julia returned to TechFest two years ago and has a passion for working with students throughout their STEM journey. Julia has tremendous experience in delivering a myriad of curriculum aligned programmes to pupils of all ages.