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Welcome to The Big Bang Fair 2016! Our exciting showfloor and theatre shows will wow you with the wonderful world of science, technology, engineering and maths. Don’t miss: • Talk to scientists and engineers about what they do and leave with some inspiring ideas of what you could be doing in the future • Take part in more than 150 attention-grabbing activities • Check out some mind-boggling shows • Take a selfie with our Mathscot • Take part in a workshop • Do our Whose Crew Are You? careers quiz • Talk to competition finalists about their fascinating projects …and much, much more! We hope you enjoy your day. From everyone at The Big Bang Fair.
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The Big Bang Fair is the biggest single celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for young people in the UK, in fact it’s the largest youth event. This year we expect over 75,000 visitors. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we welcome students and teachers from schools and colleges across the UK. Saturday is our family day, when parents and guardians join their children in discovering the exciting career possibilities presented by science and engineering. With the vast range of activities, shows and exhibits on offer, The Fair provides an inspirational introduction to the world of science and engineering. The crucial message behind ‘all the fun of The Fair’, however, is that there is a wealth of exciting opportunities available to young people both in education and beyond into the world of work. The students exhibiting at The Fair are competing for prizes, most notably as part of the National Science + Engineering Competition. For these young people, to have reached the finals at The Big Bang Fair is in itself a great achievement. I congratulate them all and wish them the very best, not just for these competitions and showcases, but for their future education and careers. I hope their achievement will inspire young visitors to compete themselves next year. More than simply a great day out, The Big Bang programme aims to deliver ongoing engagement with young people, their parents and teachers – a ‘year round conversation’. In 2015, the Big Bang Near Me events that took place across the UK provided an opportunity for more than 122,000 young people, parents and teachers to experience, close to home,
the excitement and opportunities available. The Near Me programme continues to expand across the UK and the introduction of The Big Bang @ School means we reach tens of thousands more young people with The Big Bang’s central careers inspiration and messaging. We also work with the media and use social media to help more young people understand that studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics at school, college and university can open up a whole range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Involving over 200 different organisations, The Big Bang Fair represents a unique partnership between Government, education, industry and the wider science and engineering communities. I would like to thank all of those who have supported this fantastic celebration of science and engineering and hope you will continue to do so in future years. The Big Bang is playing a vital role in providing young people with the support and inspiration needed to ensure that they become the scientists and engineers to address the challenges of the future.
Dr Paul Golby CBE FREng Chairman, The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair
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Contents 2 Map 4 Welcome to The Big Bang Fair 2016! 5 Welcome from Dr Paul Golby CBE FREng
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Ge ne r a l I nf or m a t io n Emergency: In the event of an emergency, the security team will manage the evacuation of the building.
Cash point: There is a cash point, which is free of charge, located between Hall 17 and Hall 18.
If you feel unwell: If you need medical assistance, please contact the nearest volunteer, member of security or go to Information Desk A or B.
Refreshments: A wide range of food and beverages is on offer at The NEC, including sandwiches, hot food, snacks and drinks within Halls 17–20 and along the Atrium Concourse.
Are you or your friends lost? If you become lost, or lose a member of your group, please inform the nearest volunteer or go to one of the information desks where there will be dedicated staff to assist you. We advise that you agree a meeting point before you enter The Fair, ideal locations are information desks or designated picnic areas.
Volunteers: There will be many volunteers on site who will be able to help answer your questions and direct you around The Fair. Please see pages 12 and 13 for more details about how our volunteers can help you during your visit.
Lost property: We are unable to accept responsibility for any property brought on site. Any lost items handed in will be stored each night at the security office by Hall 20. To report a loss or theft please go to an information desk. Cloakroom: The main cloakroom is located by the Hall 20 entrance; an additional cloakroom is available by Hall 17. All items will be charged at £1 each for bags, coats and luggage. Any items left after The Fair is closed will be moved to the main Atrium Security Office by Hall 20. Please call 0121 767 3883 for details.
Opening and closing times: The showfloor will be open:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 09:30 – 16:00
Saturday
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There are lots of live theatre shows and workshops happening throughout the day. More information about these can be found in this guide and on various info points around the showfloor. How to get the most out of your visit: Places for shows and workshops are operated on a first come first served basis. Show queues will open 20–30 minutes before the start of the show and will be capacity managed, so you will be notified when it is full. Don’t worry if you don’t get into a show, there are plenty of exciting stands to visit and we promise you won’t be disappointed!
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Sponsors Led by
EngineeringUK is an independent organisation that promotes the vital contribution of engineers, engineering and technology into our society. EngineeringUK partners business and industry, Government and the wider science and engineering community. Through The Big Bang Fair and The Big Bang Near Me Fairs that happen around the UK throughout the year, we’re inspiring the next generation – from all backgrounds – to become engineers or scientists.
Supported by
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) is the department for economic growth – making a difference by investing in skills and education to promote trade, boost innovation and help people to start and grow a business. We are supporting and working with partners to inspire more young people from all backgrounds to become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow, ensuring the UK remains a world leader in science and engineering.
Lead Sponsor
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 83,400 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
Major Sponsors
In partnership with
Gatsby is a foundation set up by David Sainsbury to realise his charitable objectives. We focus our support on a limited number of areas. In education we aim to strengthen science and engineering skills in the UK by developing innovative programmes and informing national policy. For more information see our website www.gatsby.org.uk
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health. We support bright minds in science, the humanities and the social sciences, as well as education, public engagement and the application of research to medicine.
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We’re a science-led global healthcare company with a mission to help people do more, feel better, live longer. Our vaccines, consumer healthcare products and medicines touch the lives of millions of people. Today we are working to overcome some of the biggest healthcare challenges and create change to improve people’s lives.
National Grid’s job is to connect people to the energy they use, safely. We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society – delivering clean energy to support our world long into the future.
Corporate Sponsors Rolls-Royce is a global power systems company. Our engines have broken land speed records and set new standards of fuel efficiency in the air and at sea. Come and visit our stand to meet our STEM Ambassadors who will explain how our jet engines work and talk to you about their exciting careers.
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with around 94,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. Using advanced technologies and taking an innovative approach, Shell aims to meet the world’s growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
Siemens is a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies. Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, and proudly supports 500 apprentices to help us deliver the solutions. Visit www.siemens.co.uk/curiosity-project to find out more about how we work with young people to engage them in STEM.
Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2014, the Group – comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of €60.7 billion and employed a workforce of around 138,600.
ARM develop and license technology that is at the heart of many digital electronics devices, from smartphones and tablets to sensors and servers. ARM’s microprocessor technology is used by billions of people around the world helping to shape our lives as smart chips connect us to our friends, communities, work, and to our online lives.
Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Our people have the skills and expertise to deliver challenging and time critical infrastructure projects.
EDF Energy is the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity and leading the way in the country’s nuclear new build programme. We have created Campus, physical and virtual learning and development spaces which focus on the development of current and future skills. EDF Energy aims to be industry leaders in the field of people development.
E.ON is one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies – generating electricity, retailing power and gas, developing gas storage and undertaking gas and oil exploration and production. E.ON supplies power and gas to around five million domestic, small and medium-sized enterprise and industrial customers.
Finmeccanica is an international aerospace, defence and security company which prides itself in working closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions through the application of advanced technology. We employ 47,000 people worldwide (including some 13,000 engineers and 15,000 technicians), offering many exciting careers opportunities through our award winning apprenticeship and graduate schemes.
JCB is the world’s third largest construction equipment brand, has 22 plants on four continents and employs more than 12,000 people. Founded in 1945 by Joseph Cyril Bamford, the company is still privately-owned by the Bamford family. JCB is the world’s number one manufacturer of backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers.
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in sustainable technologies — more than 90% of sales come from products with sustainability benefits. Stop by our stand ‘Dr Jim’s Imaginarium’ to see how we are making a positive impact on the world around us, or visit www.matthey. com/careers for more information.
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Key Supporters
Network Rail manages 22,000 miles of track, enabling the running of hundreds of trains a day, and delivering a project plan designed to improve and future-proof Britain’s railway. We invest in world-class stations, new technologies, and some of the most ambitious and diverse engineering projects that this country has seen.
URENCO operates in the nuclear fuel supply chain, enabling the sustainable generation of electricity worldwide. We recognise the need to focus on STEM subjects to ensure the energy sector has the best talent in the future; visit our stand and see how we inspire the next generation of energy leaders.
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Sellafield Ltd is the company responsible for safely delivering decommissioning of the UK’s nuclear legacy as well as fuel recycling and the management of low, high and intermediate level nuclear waste activities on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPS, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. www.tcs.com
In all our markets (aerospace, space, ground transportation, defence and security) our solutions help customers to make the right decisions at the right time and act accordingly. World-class technology and expertise have made us a key player in keeping the public safe and secure, guarding vital infrastructure and protecting the national security interests around the globe.
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There are over 200 roles in the Army; we’re the largest apprenticeship provider in the UK. With careers ranging from healthcare, IT, engineering and finance as a soldier or officer, you’ll do a vital job, making sure the Army operates smoothly and effectively, at home and overseas. Search Army jobs: www.army.mod.uk/ join/Careers-in-the-Army.aspx
ExxonMobil, the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world’s growing energy needs. We hold an industry-leading inventory of resources and are one of the world’s largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products and chemical manufacturers.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the country’s largest manufacturing sector. Our ‘Taste Success: A Future in Food’ campaign showcases the diverse range of rewarding career opportunities and aims to excite young people about our industry – at the forefront of science, engineering, technology and innovation.
This educational foundation exists to give youngsters from state schools, and particularly those from disadvantaged areas of the UK, the opportunity to experience lectures and college accommodation with other summer school pupils at pre-eminent places of learning such as Oxford University. It is now intended to help address the shortage of engineers.
High Speed Two (HS2) is Britain’s largest railway project which will provide direct, high capacity, high speed links between London and Birmingham and on to Manchester and Leeds. Finding the right people with the right skills is vital to HS2’s success. In fact, our project will launch thousands of careers – maybe even yours!
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is the home for engineers who create the large-scale structures on which the modern world depends – tall buildings, bridges, transport systems, water supply networks, energy infrastructure and flood defences. Become a civil engineer and you could help to build a better world.
With generous support from BBC Bright Crop The British Psychological Society
Health Careers is the information service for careers in health. We provide information about more than 350 health careers, including healthcare science. Health Careers also supports schools and colleges through Step into the NHS, a campaign which aims to raise awareness of the career opportunities in the NHS among students.
The Cockcroft Institute Cogent Skills FANUC Go Motorsport Institute of Astronomy Institute of Biomedical Science Intellectual Property Office National Nuclear Laboratory Northrop Grumman Nuclear Industry Association The Open University
VEX Robotics is the leading platform for school-based robotics education – through the VEX IQ and VEX EDR platforms it encourages students to engage in design, programming and creative problem solving. The VEX Robotics Competition allows students to pit their robotic creations against teams from across the UK and around the world!
Plymouth University Public Health England Rapid Education Rotary Technology Tournaments Society for Endocrinology St John Ambulance STEMNET Talent 2030 The Telegraph TUC/Unite UK Interactive Entertainment WaterAid Youth Hostel Association
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Thank you! The skills, knowledge and experience of our volunteer team ensure The Big Bang Fair is fun, interactive and that it runs smoothly. It wouldn’t be possible to run The Fair without them so a big thank you to each and every one of our incredible volunteers!
How can I spot the volunteers? Volunteers will be all over the showfloor and you can easily spot them – they are the ones in the bright red t-shirts. Do ask them if you need any help and they will point you in the right direction.
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STEM Careers If you want to find out what it’s like to work in STEM then head over to the Careers Cabin in Hall 18 to talk to our volunteers about their careers and research! Volunteers will also be roaming The Fair helping visitors take part in our Whose Crew Are You? competition and having careers chats so look out for them as there are great prizes to be won!
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We want to hear what you think There will be volunteers dotted around The Fair carrying iPads looking for visitors to answer questions on what they like and don’t like about their Big Bang experience. We’d really appreciate it if you take part when a volunteer asks! It takes less than five minutes and you will be entered into a prize draw!
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GASTRONAUT
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Dr Suzie Sheehy
Dr Hannah Fry
A fantastical Wonkaesque STEM show in which maths is beautiful, science is amazing, technology is spectacular and engineering is wrapped in chocolate.
SHOW TIMES AT THE BIG BANG STAGE Wednesday 16 March
The BBC’s Gastronaut Stefan Gates, together with awesome particle physicist Dr Suzie Sheehy and ridiculously cool mathematician Dr Hannah Fry (plus a few robots), tackle extraordinary STEM using visual & edible spectacle. This’ll be totally unforgettable: glowing quantum mechanical drinks, live chocolate-making, exploding strawberry clouds and apple juice spaghetti!
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Thursday 17 March 10.30 & 13.30
Friday 18 March 10.30 & 13.30
Saturday 19 March 10.00 & 13.15
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s w o h S e r t a The Some shows are held on multiple stages over the four days of The Fair The BAE Systems Diamond Stage
The Cone Stage
The Science of Everyday Life
Bass In Your Face
In this brilliant scientific tour of household science, BBC One Show resident scientist Dr Marty Jopson addresses conundrums such as: What really makes cakes rise? Why do soap bubbles burst? And how you get the quartz out of a clock using a hammer? Answers will be provided, electrical devices dismantled and mess created in the name of science.
Waves… How do scientists and engineers use ‘waves’ to create communications systems, optical devices and ships and submarines that can withstand the crushing pressures of the waves in the sea? We reveal all in this interactive presentation – take part in experiments making strange sounds using unconventional instruments, discover how light waves can actually make objects disappear… and so much more!
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What is this mysterious thing called bass and why does it make us feel so groovy? To find out we will fill the theatre with lovely bass vibrations, send lentils flying, puff out clouds of flour and sacrifice a 10 watt speaker by blasting it with 4000 watts of bass!
The Kids Who Fell to Earth
Join a brother and sister team from planet Jaahrgon as they discover the science that holds the key to saving their threatened civilisation. Watch as they explore states of matter and materials by experimenting with some of the coldest substances around, before uncovering the secrets of space travel (with some dramatic explosions) to make their way back home.
The Most Mathematically Marvellous Show Ever Meet the Science Museum’s resident comedy team as they take you on an amazing interactive journey into the marvels of mathematics, what it is, how it works and how it helps us in our everyday lives; from how to win games to the surprisingly complicated method of packing a bag.
The National Grid Cube Stage
The Sphere Stage
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Mad About Energy
Heavy Metal Marine Biology
Space Adventures
Step inside our tremendous time machine, as we take you back to a time long forgotten! You will be searching for fossil fuels, famous scientists and electrifying experiments, and of course a few explosions along the way! Join us on a journey as we show you futuristic technology. Smell blast vortexes, fiery gas balls and a couple of whizz bang pops!
The Blowfish, the world’s only heavy metal marine biologist presents his top five most metal marine creatures. Expect the unexpected as you delve beneath the waves and find out exactly what makes the world’s oceans such a brutal place to live. No subject is off limits, as we have a slice of biology, chemistry, physics and some good old fashioned metal!
What if we could go anywhere and do anything? Would 7km of canyon on Mars be high enough to get your adrenaline pumping? Or would scuba diving on the moons of Jupiter be the ultimate thrill? In this interactive show, astronomer and adventurer Huw James visits the planets looking for the best spots for extreme sports in our solar system and beyond.
One person’s junk can be someone else’s Robot Orchestra. Professor Danielle George from the University of Manchester will show how discarded technology and everyday household items can be put to new and exciting uses. The show will feature prototype demos from the Robot Orchestra and promises to be fun, noisy and interactive. Get ready to make your dream machine!
It’s Only Water… Or Is It?
What is engineering and where can you find it? Come along on a journey around the world and find out all about what engineers do, that you could do too! Discover how engineers design cars that go hundreds of miles an hour, build structures that survive earthquakes, and cook food using mirrors.
Can You Believe Your Brain?
The Knowledge: How to rebuild our world after an apocalypse The world as we know it has ended and humanity must start again! What would you and your community of survivors need to know to get by and how could you use your STEM knowledge to avert another Dark Ages and accelerate the rebooting of civilisation from scratch? Join Dr Lewis Dartnell as he shows you the key tricks to surviving and rebuilding after the apocalypse.
Tomorrow’s Engineers: Around the World
Water, essential for life and crammed full of amazing science! From absorbing to dissolving chemicals in it, you can squash, freeze and heat water to do all sorts of things. Prepare to get wet in this interactive show!
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Manchester Robot Orchestra
Join Ginny Smith to explore how the brain unscrambles the information constantly bombarding it, and how this sometimes goes wrong. This fast-paced show is packed full of demos and experiments to bamboozle your senses and uncover quirks of your brain you never knew about.
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Remarkable people doing work that matters Leading in technology means investing in talent. We recruit remarkable people who create innovative solutions for our customers.
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Discover the scientist in you! Test your speed and agility in a Formula 1 Simulator or see how many mosquitoes you can swat in 30 seconds. Come and try real life experiments and get ready to be amazed! Find us at G4 www.gskscienceeducation.com http://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/ @GSKScience
Can you support our world long into the future? Our job is to connect people to the energy they use, safely. We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society – delivering clean energy to support our world long into the future. At The Big Bang Fair 2016, we’ll be showcasing ‘Mad about Energy’, so visit the National Grid stand to find out more about how you can get involved. We’re also part of the VEX Robotics stand and competition so make sure you visit both stands to see how you can support our world into the future.
Wednesday 16 March 2016 The Big Bang Stage
The National Grid Cube Stage
The BAE Systems Diamond Stage
The Cone Stage
The Sphere Stage
10:45 Bass In Your Face
10:45 Heavy Metal Marine Biology
11:50 The Most Mathematically Marvellous Show Ever
11:50 It’s Only Water… Or Is It?
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18 March 2016 The Big Bang Stage
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11:50 The Most Mathematically Marvellous Show Ever
11:50 It’s Only Water… Or Is It?
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10:45 The Kids Who Fell to Earth
10:45 Plymouth University – Opening Doors: careers with mathematics
11:50 The Most Mathematically Marvellous Show Ever
11:50 Supporting My Apprenticeship: the questions you need to ask
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Careers Cabin We want everyone who comes to The Big Bang Fair to understand how important scientists and engineers really are… they literally shape the world around us! The number of exciting career possibilities that exist within science, technology, engineering and maths are endless and the best news is, there’s a route for everyone. Whether you want to learn on the job, go to college, go to university or combine all three, you can start planning your own path now. Visit the Careers Cabin and take part in the fun activities to find out where maths, science, computing and D&T could take you… National Careers Service and Apprenticeships advisers will be on hand to provide information, advice and guidance on different routes into STEM careers. Don’t forget to check out our new ‘10 great reasons to become a scientist or engineer’ poster!
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Meet The Future You
Careers Captains
Take part in one of our sessions where you will meet real-life scientists and engineers. Find out where you could be in five, ten or fifteen years’ time if you continue with maths, science, computing, D&T and other relevant subjects.
Want to find out more about what scientists and engineers do and where they work? Look out for our Careers Captains! They will be wearing blue careers armbands and displaying a ‘Whose Crew Are You?’ flag. Captains can be found all around the showfloor – how many different crews will you manage to find…?
In small groups you will have the chance to quiz people working in lots of different industries and discover how they got to where they are now. Sessions last for approximately 40 minutes and are bookable on the day. Please visit the reception desk at the Careers Cabin to reserve a place. Students only please! Suitable for those aged 10 or over. You’ll find us in N4. For more careers information, visit:
www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/careers Teachers, parents and guardians Take this opportunity to grab a coffee and browse useful educational resources in the Teacher Zones in G3 and U4.
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Ca ree r s in ST EM Could you see yourself rebuilding disaster-struck communities, creating dazzling special effects for film, inventing apps that transform our lives or making sure there’s enough food for everyone in the world? Or perhaps you’d like to go down in history for designing iconic buildings, making awe-inspiring advancements in technology, discovering planets or identifying crucial genetic codes? At The Big Bang Fair, find out from real-life scientists and engineers about the incredible jobs they do and see how you could use the subjects you do at school – like science, maths, D&T, computing, art and other useful subjects – to set you off on your journey to landing your dream job. Whether you decide to go to college, do an apprenticeship, apply for university or combine different routes, if you’re passionate about making a difference to the world, then a career in science or engineering could be for you. From sport, fashion, food and music to space, medicine, transport and energy, there are plenty of jobs for people with science, technology, engineering and maths skills in pretty much any industry you can think of (as well as some that don’t even exist yet!). Come and explore your future on the showfloor and be inspired...
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Biology Make a difference through biology. Tackle some of the big problems facing our society and help to improve our quality of life for the future. Could you see yourself developing personalised medicines based on our DNA and environment, or working with other scientists and engineers to create sustainable food and energy sources? Or perhaps your ideal job would be conserving endangered animal species or working with Olympic athletes to improve their performance? Discover how you could use biology to shape the future… Find out more at: www.rsb.org.uk/make-a-difference
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y r t s i m e h C Your future in chemistry starts here. Fight diseases by discovering new medicines. Protect the environment. Solve crime using forensic analysis. Inspire others through teaching chemistry. Invent new cosmetics, paints, food and drink and materials. Move into areas you’ve never even considered… Chemistry opens up a world of exciting possibilities, both in and out of the lab. Try out the activities and challenges on the showfloor, chat to our Careers Captains and be inspired… Find out more at: www.rsc.org/careers/future
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• Jam jar (big enough to fit 2 eggs) • 2 raw eggs • Vinegar (any type) Instructions: • Place the eggs in the jam jar and submerge them in vinegar. • Look: bubbles of CO2 instantly form on the shells as acetic acid in the vinegar dissolves the shell’s calcium carbonate. • Leave for 24hrs (not in the fridge), change the vinegar and leave for another 24hrs. • Remove the eggs and carefully rinse/rub the mucky goop off under running water. • Shine a torch under the egg to make it glow: the semipermeable membrane hasn’t dissolved, but all the shell has. In the sink, pierce the top with a tooth pick and the innards should shoot out of the top. Pick up the semipermeable membrane and take a close look! Credit: Incredible Edibles, Walker Books 2012 Full instructions and more activities: www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/ThingsToDo The Big Bang Fair – Birmingham 2016 2015
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g n i r e e n i Eng Design, create and innovate to help engineer a better future. Use your problem-solving skills to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges – from dealing with cyber security and maintaining clean water and energy supplies to responding to natural disasters and finding sustainable ways to grow food, build houses and travel. Design iconic buildings, create amazing sound and visual effects, invent medical devices and improve sportswear, equipment, and technology. Whatever you’re into – whether it’s music or nature, food or fashion, there’s a world of exciting possibilities on offer… Find out more at: www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
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oor On the showfl Large Structures (L4) Engineer giant chairs and other large structures using newspaper. Cool Science (H3) See if you can keep your cool on bicycle powered cooling machines, a thermal imaging camera and take part in dry-ice experiments. Global Challenges – Engineering Solutions (L6) A Lego-based game where you are challenged to protect a model city from an oncoming flood and a STEM-inspired board game.
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Maths Maths is everywhere. The most requested subject by universities and employers, maths is used in practically every job you can think of. People with good maths qualifications literally have their pick of future careers – from motorsport engineering to visual effects; from healthcare to app design; from aerospace to renewable energy – the list goes on and on. Look out for our Mathscot at The Fair and speak to our Careers Captains about why maths counts… Find out more at www.mathscareers.org.uk
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Physics Physics career ideas
It’s not just rocket science. Physics is the route to so many different careers, from predicting climate change and designing hospitals to inventing computer games, developing nuclear fusion reactors and inspiring the next generation. Curiosity is at the heart of physics, so if you often find yourself wondering ‘how?’ and ‘why?’, allow your imagination to take you beyond the realms of possibility and uncover a whole new world of ideas and realities… Find out more at: www.physics.org/careers
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y g o l o n h c Te Technology is key. Our lives have changed beyond recognition as we realise the power and capability of technology to improve and redefine everyday experiences. Ideas that once seemed like science fiction fantasy are being turned into reality by recent developments in mobile computing, wearables and other technological innovations: self-driven electric cars, thought-controlled robots, DNA engineering and storm-monitoring microsatellites are just a few of the latest examples. Technology is part of all science and engineering jobs, so if you are creative, self-motivated and interested in working with others to deliver technological solutions that will change our lives, explore the showfloor… Find out more at: www.thetechpartnership.com/techfuture/ TechFuture-careers
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How to m a simple ake... motor You need: • Any 1.5V battery • A screw • A short piece of copper wire • A magnet (neodymium) Instructions: • Stick the magnet to the screw and then attach the screw to the battery • The powerful magnet will magnetise the screw so that both stick • Hold on the end of the wire on the top of the battery then gently bend it so the other end touches the side of the magnet • The magnet and screw will spin! Credit: www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk / www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk Full instructions and more activities: www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/ThingsToDo
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Teacher Zones Don’t forget to visit our Teacher Zones in G3 and U4. From here you can pick up a range of educational resources relating to many of the great activities across The Fair.
The Education Show
You can also find out more about these great STEM educational programmes that can benefit your students:
The Big Bang Fair will be hosting two sessions on the Science & Maths Theatre within the Education Show on Friday 18 March.
• Wellcome Trust – The Crunch Project
15:00 – 15:30 The Big Bang Formula What is the secret formula to STEM engagement? Join the Big Bang Near Me and Tomorrow’s Engineers teams to talk action!
• E-Bug FREE Health Education Resources • STEM By Design extra-curricular support workshops
For 2016 we have partnered with the Education Show. All teachers are welcome to visit the Education Show whilst at The Big Bang Fair (Hall 2, 17–19 March).
• Rotary Technology Tournaments • The Telegraph • Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge
15:45 – 16:45 The Big Bang Meet Me ‘Meet Me’ gets teachers and employers together to share ideas, stories and best practice for STEM events; either in school or at their company headquarters.
What powers the planes above our heads, and the submarines deep beneath the ocean? Visit Rolls-Royce in P6 and discover why Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are the most amazing super powers around.
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MAKE THE FUTURE LONDON A festival of ideas and innovation Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London June 30 to July 3, 2016 More Info at www.shell.co.uk/makethefuture
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The Curiosity Project Bringing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to life siemens.co.uk/curiosity-project
Come and find your inner engineer! You can meet the Siemens team at our Curiosity Village in K6.
National Science + Engineering Competition The National Science + Engineering Competition aims to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It is open to 11-18 year-olds in the UK and provides young people with the opportunity to build their skills and confidence in project-based work. The National Science + Engineering Competition is an initiative of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). BIS is making a difference by supporting sustained growth and higher skills across the economy. BIS: working together for growth. www.bis.gov.uk
Sarah Sobka was named UK Young Scientist of the Year 2015 at the National Finals last March, after she wowed the judges with her project investigating how Lubiprostone, a drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, affects patients with cystic fibrosis. Talking about her experience at The Big Bang Fair last year, Sarah said: “It was a total honour to have won the award last year. Being at The Big Bang Fair and meeting so many inspirational other young people, such as Colum McNally who took the UK Young Engineer of the Year title, was the highlight of my year. As many young people as possible should have the opportunity to attend The Big Bang Fair to see how exciting science and engineering can be and I wish all this year’s finalists good luck.”
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We award 30 prizes to the best projects in each stream and category, as shown below:
The 2015/16 Finals of the National Science + Engineering Competition will see nearly 200 projects competing for more than 50 prizes and experiences worth over £15,000. Finalists have travelled from schools and colleges all across the UK to showcase their work to visitors and judges. Judging takes place on Wednesday and Thursday morning, with the National Awards Ceremony taking place on Thursday at 4pm. 42 The Big Bang Fair – Birmingham 2016
Junior 11-14 yrs
Intermediate 15-16 yrs
Senior 17-18 yrs
Science + Maths
Engineering + Technology
1 winner: £1,000 1 runner-up: £300 3 highly commended: £100
1 winner: £1,000 1 runner-up: £300 3 highly commended: £100
1 winner: £1,500 1 runner-up: £500 3 highly commended: £125
1 winner: £1,500 1 runner-up: £500 3 highly commended: £125
1 winner: Title of UK Young Scientist(s) of the Year, £2,000 1 runner-up: £700 3 highly commended: £150
1 winner: Title of UK Young Engineer(s) of the Year, £2,000 1 runner-up: £700 3 highly commended: £150
Special Prizes • BAE Systems Inspired Work Prize
• M&S Prize for Innovation
• C REST Communication and Context Prizes
• Royal Society of Chemistry Prize • UK Space Agency: Principia Award
• Future Water Dragons Prize
• T he University of Manchester: global challenges, Manchester solutions
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Science & Maths Panel
Dr Helen Sharman, OBE Chemist, Manager and first British Astronaut
Dr Maggie AderinPocock MBE Space Scientist and TV Presenter, The Sky at Night
Dr Emily Grossman Science Broadcaster and Educator
Elise Andrew Biologist and Science Communicator
Dallas Campbell Broadcaster
Ben Miller Actor, Director and one half of comedy double act Armstrong and Miller
Engineering & Technology Panel
Dr Shini Somara Mechanical Engineer and TV Presenter
Kate Bellingham Engineer and TV Presenter
Roma Agrawal Structural Engineer, and design team member of the Shard
Mark Champkins Designer and ‘Inventor in Residence’ at London Science Museum
Jason Bradbury TV Presenter and Gadget Guru
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Com pet i t ion The Big Bang Fair hosts the national finals, award presentations and launch events of many competitions and team challenges. We love to celebrate and showcase the talent of young people and their achievements. Take a look at the competitions and challenges, talk to the competitors and see how you could get involved. Maybe one day you can join us at The Big Bang Fair as part of one of these programmes!
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Talent 2030 National Engineering Competition for Girls For the third year, the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) is running the Talent 2030 National Engineering Competition for Girls. For the chance to win £1,000, we invited girls aged 11-18 to submit their ideas for ‘How can engineers solve the challenges of the 21st century?’, giving them the opportunity to explore engineering as well as winning some fantastic prizes. The competition ran from 28 September until 18 December and prizes will be awarded at The Big Bang Fair. The competition is free to enter and is sponsored by Rolls-Royce, EDF Energy and PepsiCo, and run in partnership with Centrica. For more information, see the Talent 2030 website: www.talent2030.org/competition
Robogals The Robogals challenge is a national online competition for girls between the ages of five and 14, which focuses on planning and carrying out experiments related to different STEM topics. The minor challenges consist of a series of hands-on science and engineering experiments by Robogals, and in the major challenge the entrants need to come up with their own experiment, carry it out and make a video explaining what they did. The competition is designed to get girls excited about engineering and give them the freedom to come up with an experiment that interests them. To find out more information about the challenge please visit: www.robogals-emea.org
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Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 100 secondary schools will take part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge this year and another 100 next year. Teamwork, robots, design, discovery, fun (and loads of LEGO) are all part of the mix, as are realworld challenges, teacher support and some great prizes. Student teams will learn how to build, program and control autonomous LEGO robots to complete a series of short, exciting space missions using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 sets. www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/robotics
VEX UK Nationals The VEX Robotics Competition UK National Championships 2016 The VEX Robotics Competition – the world’s largest and fastest growing middle and high school robotics competition – is open to all schools and community groups across the UK and brings together the best of academic STEM principles and real-world transferable skills into one robotics-focused challenge. Teams design, build, program and control robots using the VEX EDR system to compete in this year’s game – Nothing But Net. Teams can register and compete up to the last regional date. Further information available at www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition
The VEX IQ Challenge UK National Championships 2016 The VEX IQ Challenge allows students from Key Stages 2 and 3 to develop core academic skills across the STEM subjects as well as key transferable skills – such as teamwork, communication and perseverance – all while engaging in the VEX IQ Challenge. Teams design, build, program and control robots using the VEX IQ system to compete in this year’s game – Bank Shot. Teams can register and compete up to the last regional date. Further information available at www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition
Young Engineers – National Finals Young Engineers is a long-standing national charity that exists to inspire young people about engineering and the opportunities offered by careers in engineering. Six UK schools and twelve top engineering students will compete in our National Finals held on 16/17th March. Members will be competing for a selection of prestigious awards, including the Duke of York’s Award and one of three chances to win an all-expenses paid trip to the USA to compete in the world’s biggest international science and engineering fair for 14–18-year-olds, the Intel ISEF. We welcome all UK students aged 7-19 to our membership, so drop into our stand in W2 to have fun and explore our engaging hands-on engineering activities.
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‘Have a go ’ workshop s
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Design, innovate and celebrate!
Saturday
Tomorrow’s Engineers need your help to solve real-life engineering challenges.
10:00 – 10:45 11 :00 – 11 :45 12:00 – 12:45 13:45 – 14:30 10:00 – 10:45 11:00 – 11:45 14:00 – 14:45 15:00 – 15:45
Find out about our robotics challenge, careers in engineering, how to run your own Big Bang Fair or take part in hands-on activities using LEGO on our stand in S3. We had so much fun doing our ‘have a go’ workshops last year, we are in two additional areas in K3 and P4 this year! Supported by ExxonMobil.
No need to book, just turn up!
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Run a Big Bang event at your school and bring the fun of The Fair to your classroom.
The Big Bang @ School events are a great way to: • Improve pupil participation by offering hands-on experience • M otivate your pupils by demonstrating the real-world applications of your curriculum • I ncrease the profile of your school locally and build business links
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