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g Encouragin ers e n i g n e g n you • The Big Bang Fair (National and Near Me) www.thebigbangfair.co.uk http://nearme.thebigbangfair.co.uk • The Science Museum www.sciencemuseum.org.uk • Science festivals www.britishcouncil.org

Visit fairs, events and museums that explore the innovative use of science, technology, engineering and maths: Look out for science and maths related TV programmes:

• Museums and heritage sites across the UK www.culture24.org.uk • Days out in your area www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk • Science on the BBC www.bbc.co.uk/science

What is engineering?

• Channel 4 Science programmes www.channel4.com

Engineering is the practical and creative application of science and maths.

Engineers use the knowledge they have in a specific field to make things work and to solve problems.

Take advantage of residential and other in-school opportunities for young people: • Visiting speakers – STEM Ambassadors www.stemnet.org.uk • After school clubs www.stemclubs.net and www.youngeng.org • Residential and extra-curricular activities www.stemdirectories.org.uk

Find out more at: www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/Grown-ups

Engineering is behind everything. From smartphones and trainers to the car you travel in, the lights you switch on and the food you eat.

Engineers could be designing colour-matching technology to determine the best makeup for different skin tones, finding innovative solutions for remote villages to access clean drinking water or working as part of a team to improve the performance of bionic limbs.

Engineers are currently tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems. From dealing with cyber security and maintaining clean energy supplies to finding sustainable ways to grow food, build houses and travel.

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More informat ion and useful tips on how to find work experience can be found at www.tomorrow sengineers.org .uk

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