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16 Plus STEM Enrichment and Enhancement Activities

 

BSA CREST* Awards (award scheme)

*The BSA (British Science Association)
CREativity in Science and Technology (CREST)

Students complete a STEM project working with a mentor from industry or higher education, and can register for a Silver (40 hours project work) or Gold (100 hours project work) CREST award.
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/ arrow pointing out of a square

 

Greenpower F35 (competition)

A car is built more powerful than the F24 – see Greenpower F24 under secondary.

 

Young Engineer for Britain (competition)

This competition challenges students either as individuals or in a team to design and develop an original idea that meets a real need

 

Headstart (residential courses)

Four-day residential courses held at major national universities giving opportunities through practical experiences to learn about the challenges and rewards of science engineering and technology.
http://www.headstartcourses.org.uk/ arrow pointing out of a square

 

Smallpeice Trust 4-day residential courses (residential courses)

These courses provide hands-on engineering experiences, and take place at universities and other secure venues throughout the UK.
http://www.smallpeice.org.uk/ arrow pointing out of a square

 

The Year in Industry (work placement)

This scheme provides paid placements for students in their year out before, or during their degree course.
http://www.yini.org.uk/ arrow pointing out of a square