Ignite the boundless potential within your child by immersing them in the captivating world of engineering! Delivered by The Smallpeice Trust and in partnership with Thales, this transformative course invites students aged 12-14 to embark on an exhilarating journey, daring them to envision the world of tomorrow alongside peers who share their passion for STEM.
Combining fun, action-packed days with a programme of evening social activities, this course will be delivered by our experienced STEM Engagement Specialists. During the course, students will be introduced to three different areas of engineering they could study at university, including:
Cyber Security - learn about the basic principles of cyphers, encryption and cyber safety. Through fun puzzles and videos, students will discover the importance of strong passwords, online research, and privacy.
Electrical Engineering - students will get the opportunity to experiment safely with soldering as they work in teams to design, build and test their own FM radios, learning about the basic principles of circuits.
Space - Students will design and build prototype spacecraft while exploring their real-world applications in communication, research and space exploration.
When
27 Aug - 29 Aug 2025
Start time: 10:00 hrs
Finish time: 16:00 hrs
Where
Queen's University Belfast
What
During the course, students will get the opportunity to meet with volunteers from Thales, who will mentor them and provide them with insightful careers advice.
The course also encourages students to get creative and improve their teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. Alongside hands-on activities, students will receive inspirational talks by engineers who will answer their questions about the realities of working in this dynamic industry and how to overcome the many challenges of a career in engineering.
If you have previously attended an Engineering Experience course you may have already completed some of the modules above, please evaluate whether this program offers a suitable learning experience. If you are unsure, please contact info@smallpeicetrust.org.uk
How
This course will feature the following:
Learning about a different area of engineering each day
Getting hands-on - designing and building prototypes using a range of materials
Creatively solving practical problems using lateral thinking
Experiencing what engineers do in the real world
Exploring a range of career paths that could take young people around the world
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