Engineering institutions join forces to promote careers in the industry
1 Nov 2016
The Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, are organising an ‘Engineering Extravaganza’ to encourage more young people to consider a career in engineering.
The extravaganza will take place at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing’s Knowledge Transfer Centre on Thursday 10 November, and will involve around 120 pupils from schools in the local area.
It also forms part of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, which starts on Monday 7 November.
We’re trying to show youngsters that engineering is exciting, affects their everyday life and can play a leading role in solving the world’s problems
Rolls-Royce design engineer and STEM ambassador Ian Crowston
Rolls-Royce design engineer and STEM ambassador Ian Crowston, who is leading the team organising the event, said: “The Engineering Extravaganza is an interactive event, designed to inspire young teenagers and their teachers about STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – subjects.
“We are doing that by giving [students] hands on experience and an opportunity to spend time with engineers, technologists and scientists at a place that is at the leading edge of manufacturing technology.”
The event will play host to STEM ambassadors from each institution, who will be setting practical challenges for the students.
“We’re trying to show youngsters that engineering is exciting, affects their everyday life and can play a leading role in solving the world’s problems,” Crowston said.
