TWGSB STEM
Magazine Autumn 2014
What is STEM? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Extract taken from the National STEM Centre website
STEM at TWGSB The main STEM subjects at TWGSB are Science, Mathematics, Computing and Design & Technology. Cross-curricular links are made through extra-curricular clubs, school trips and activities carried out outside the normal curriculum such as during activities week. As a school we are seeking to help pupils recognise how the subjects that they study can lead to rich and varied career pathways. TWGSB has a strong history of students going on to undertake STEM related careers or degrees at University. For example, 36% of the 2014 TWGSB leavers have started a STEM related degree. This STEM magazine is designed to inform, inspire and develop wider interest. There are lots of hyperlinks within the text so it is best viewed on a screen. I hope you enjoy it! Mr. E. Goddard (Assistant Head i/c STEM)
Free Software for students! Some software used at school is free to students or the school holds licences for students to download and use at home. Included below is a list and how to download:
Circuit Wizard (see DT dept.)
ProDesktop - 3D CAD (see DT dept.)
2D Design - 2D CAD (see DT dept.)
Picaxe Editor 6
Design Spark PCB
Design Spark Mechanical - 3D CAD
Autodesk (35 industry standard packages)
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STEM subjects are integral to the UK’s success: the UK is the world’s sixth largest manufacturer, engineering turnover is around £800 billion per year, and whilst the UK makes up only 1% of the world’s population, we produce 10% of the world’s top scientific research. Despite this, it is remarkable to note that even though STEM graduates have the potential to earn amongst the highest salaries of all new recruits, employers are finding it difficult to recruit STEM skilled staff. Alongside our need for a skilled STEM workforce, it is crucial that all young people, regardless of their future career pathway, have the STEM knowledge and skills they need to be an informed citizen in an increasingly scientific and technological society.