March 9, 2016
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Scotland’s Environment – March Newsletter

Download the March edition of Scotland’s Environment newsletter from here.

You can find out more information about Edinburgh International Science Festival (March 26th – April 10th). Additionally, you can find out more about various Citizen Science organisations from across Scotland such as RSPB, Butterfly Conservation and The Conservation Volunteers as well as finding out what’s new on Scotland’s Environment website, video of the month, and 5 five things you didn’t know about Citizen Science to name a few!

March 9, 2016
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Jedburgh STEM on the farm Saturday 23rd April 2016

Saturday 23^rd April 2016, 10 – 12.45

Upper Nisbet Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6TS

This teacher training session will showcase the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) involved in modern agriculture. There will be a range of workshops providing information, datasets and ideas for use back in the school setting.

The event is targeted at p7 – s2 teachers and we will cover how STEM is used on the farm, how to generate datasets in school and link into national surveys, probability and the use of coordinates.

The aim of this event is to provide an insight into precision farming, generate datasets for use in school and understand the links between STEM and agriculture.

Full event details and event booking can be accessed via this form Booking Form Jedburgh STEM Event

March 7, 2016
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Edinburgh International Science Festival Sci-Ku Competition

The Edinburgh International Science Festival are thrilled to be revisiting their nationwide science literacy education programme, the Sci-Ku Competition! The competition is open to primary schools and secondary schools. To supplement the competition, they have created two teaching packs containing activities to help teachers take advantage of this competition and explore science in a creative way. For more information, please visit: www.sciencefestival.co.uk/sci-ku-competition

There are great prizes up for grabs for individual winners as well as a huge donation of science books and posters for outstanding school effort.

Primary resource pack.

Secondary resource pack.

March 3, 2016
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Engineering the Future for Girls @ the University of Strathclyde

Engineering the Future for Girls @ the University of Strathclyde: 20th-24th June 2016

Strathclyde University have launched a new 1 week Summer School for S3 girls. Engineering the Future for Girls is being delivered in collaboration with BP and is designed to engage girls in a wide range of engineering challenges that will inspire them to become the next generation of engineers. The summer school is fully-funded by BP and all student costs, including travel, will be covered. Strathclyde will accept applications from girls with any range of subject choices at National 5. The summer school is non-residential and therefore pupils should be able to make their way each day to the Strathclyde University Campus in the heart of Glasgow City Centre.

Pupils should apply at http://www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/outreach/engineeringthefutureforgirls using the online application form. The deadline for applications is 1st April 2016.

If you would like any further information on the Summer School then please email: engineeringthefutureforgirls@strath.ac.uk

March 3, 2016
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Vacancies – My World of Work Live! Highlands and Islands

Building on the success of My World of Work Live! at the Glasgow Science Centre; Skills Development Scotland are rolling out the programme across new sites in Scotland. Working in partnership with the National Museums of Scotland at the National Museum in Edinburgh, Museum of Rural Life and National Flight Museum, and in Inverness from the Church Street office – to launch the My World of Work Live! Digital Studio and immersive careers space.

A new outreach programme for schools across Shetland will deliver STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) activities to all P7 – S3 pupils and complement the exhibit at Mareel Arts Centre.

SDS are looking for three staff to join the project in the Highlands and Islands to help inspire more young people to take up STEM subjects and careers.

Full time STEM Engagement Adviser (Inverness based)
Full time Events & Facilities Coordinator (Inverness)
Part-time STEM Engagement Adviser (Shetland Islands)

The link below contains details of the application process for all posts.

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/current-vacancies/

March 2, 2016
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My World of Work – Working at NASA

Teachers can now take advantage of the new features on the redeveloped My World of Work Careers Web-service to support career education in schools. The new subject choices tool allows young people to see how their choices could relate to their future careers. They can also get inspired by a new series of films created to showcase different careers and provide an insight into what it’s like to work in that industry.

NASAs scientists worked with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to create a short film to highlight what it’s like to work with the space agency.

Access the video and learn more about a career as a Science Communications Lead for NASA here.

Discover more about the work about the NASA Science Mission Directorate here.

February 29, 2016
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Careers Hive – Live!

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Careers Hive, an innovative careers event for S1-S3 pupils hopes to encourage young learners to keep studying science and technology subjects at secondary school. At its core, Careers Hive hopes to inspire the young people attending to consider keeping Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects in their course choices to leave the door open to them, eventually playing a part in the burgeoning and exciting science, tech and innovation sectors.

Join live through Glow TV from the Careers Hive to have an opportunity to speak to Jules Howard, a zoologist, writer, blogger and broadcaster. He writes on a host of topics relating to zoology and wildlife conservation, and appears regularly in BBC Wildlife Magazine and on radio and TV, including on BBC’s The One Show.

Also Andrew Tibbles who works as Studio mentor for MAKLab. Founded in 2012, MAKLab is a network of creative spaces that provides people with access to the latest disruptive technologies. They deliver teaching workshops, community outreach programmes, professional development and accredited learning for a wide demographic across Scotland.

Finally Alexandra Constantinou who works as an Engineering apprentice for Siemens – the largest engineering company in Europe. Get an opportunity to ask YOUR questions!

If you unable to join in for the live event you can always catch up with the recording at another time – Glow TV’s Watch Again.

February 26, 2016
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e-Bug Winter 2016 School Newsletter

e-Bug is a free educational resource website that can be used by primary and secondary schools in Scotland as a fun way to investigate and learn about micro-organisms and the prevention and treatment of infection.

The website has resources for both teachers and students and these are linked to the Scottish Curriculum for Science and Health and Wellbeing.

Teaching resources include lesson plans, worksheets, animations and presentations.
Students resources include online games and revision pages to continue the learning experience at home.

The latest teacher newsletter can be downloaded here. Find out what’s new for Winter 2016!

If you would like to be the first to hear about new resources and e-Bug updates, email e-bug@phe.gov.uk to be added to the newsletter mailing list.

February 26, 2016
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Zero Waste Scotland Circular Economy Evening Lecture Series

Learn about sustainable textile design from an industry expert.

‘Dyeing Technologies for the Circular Economy’ is the third in a series of lectures for fashion and textile students, academics, industry, and fashion enthusiasts by Zero Waste Scotland and the Scottish Textiles Academic Group.

Dr Richard Blackburn will discuss the concept of sustainability within textiles and why innovation in this area is necessary for the future success of the industry. The lecture will present case studies of sustainability issues and discuss examples of new sustainable fibre innovations, developments in ‘green chemistry’ dyeing technology, and the opportunities for innovation.

More information can be found in the following flyer

February 22, 2016
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Women into Engineering – City of Glasgow College

Are your S2-S6 girls interested in pursuing a STEM related career? Why not take them to the City of Glasgow College’s annual women into engineering event? This event is aimed at promoting awareness and identifying opportunities for aspiring female engineers.

This one day event combines presentations from inspirational female engineers with practical sessions in the Colleges new state-of-the-art engineering campus. Participants will be able to:

Practice electronics on our award winning city bytes circuit boards
Experience Mechanical and Electrical Engineering training
Visit our industry standard Nautical Ship Simulator and Ships Control and Engine Room
Speak to professionals and current students about becoming a female engineer.

The event is free to attend and is being held on the 10^th March 2016 at City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB.

To sign up for this event simply visit http://womenintoengineering.eventbrite.co.uk or email linda.muir@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk