Schools in I’m an Engineer
I’m an Engineer event is just around the corner, so it’s time to announce the engineers and schools taking part.
The event will be running from 11th-22nd March, which will be running alongside the March I’m a Scientist event.
Schools
There are 11 schools involved, lots of whom took part in the first ever I’m an Engineer event last March. Teachers last March found it opened their students’ eyes to what engineering really is, and in some cases the possibility of studying engineering.
“The biggest plus for me was one of my pupils coming up to me three days later and saying ‘I’m going through my options sheet at the moment and I’m interested in engineering’ and you think ‘we’ve won one!'”
Engineers
Choosing the 5 engineers to take part wasn’t easy as there were lots whose work considers the environment – it’s a big part of engineering! Last March the engineers thought they improved their communication skills, felt they’d given students an insight into the real face of engineering, and wanted to do more public engagement after taking part.
“Actually, it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done with schoolkids”
Environment Zone
Engineers
| Rachel Harris | The Coal Authority | Cleaning up water that comes from old mining |
| Nicola Lazenby | University of Sheffield | I’m researching how a structures foundation can be used to produce renewable heat and energy from the ground!! |
| Natasha Watson | Buro Happold | I am looking to increase the use of low impact building materials (such as straw, unfired brick) in construction to improve the sustainability of buildings |
| Keith Beattie | Global Pharmaceutical Research Company | I am working on improving energy efficiency in laboratories and reducing the amount of waste and water used in research processes. |
| Edward Taylor | Thales Group | I make sure that the pilot’s controls on military helicopters and jets can work in all environments, from sandy deserts to snowy mountains, even through lightning storms! |
Schools
Chipping Norton School, Chipping Norton
Sacred Heart High School, London
Putney High School, Putney
All Saints’ Academy, Cheltenham
Streatham and Clapham High School, London
King James’s School, Knaresborough
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic College, Widnes
Auchinleck Academy, Cumnock
Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle-under-Lyme
St Benedict’s School, London
Stockley Academy, Yiewsley