Global Underwater Hub are supporting this STEM Challenge, where teams of six students aged 13-14 will work together on exciting underwater-themed project.
Teams around the UK will design and build an underwater robot, then code it to follow a route, with a focus on exploring how plastics impact the underwater ecosystem.
The winning teams from each region will then come together to compete at the National Final, with travel and accommodation expenses paid for that trip to the final, within reason.
This is an incredible opportunity to energise your students about STEM subjects with the chance of a trip to Aberdeen for successful teams!
When
02 May - 02 May 2024
Start time: 09:15 hrs
Finish time: 15:30 hrs
Where
University of Strathclyde, Level 9, Executive Suite, University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, 99 George Street. Glasgow, G1 1RD
Cost
Fully Funded
What
Local Secondary Schools will enter teams of six students aged 13-14 to work together on an underwater-themed project.
Using Lego®, students will work together and develop their team building skills to create their own underwater robot or Remote Operated Vehicles from scratch.
They will then code their vehicles to follow a route and survey underwater nature reserves. The aim is to see how plastic waste is impacting the subsea environment.
Schools can be from anywhere in the UK but must be able to get themselves to the regional venue at their own cost by 9am on the day of the event.
This is a great chance to focus your students on a STEM challenge, with team building elements and the chance to win a trip to Aberdeen for the National Final.
Places are limited, so sign up now!
How
This event incorporates the following:
Designing your very own ‘underwater’ robot!
Solving complex problems
Learning about the subsea industry
Developing teamworking skills
Exploring your career options after leaving school