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Dr Michaela Livingstone
To inspire a new sense of excitement amongst young people around the physical sciences by sharing the amazing stories and technologies of the Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Project Vision
And STFC have a broad research portfolio to say the least…
From the exploration of everything that is beyond our planet … to learning about our planet when looking back in…
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To exploring the very nature of matter , to the structure of molecules and materials...
…Plus developing and running the amazing technology and facilities that enable them to carry out their investigations.
STFC deals with the really Big Questions, which are relevant to all humans, everywhere.
What are we made of? Where did we come from?
Is there life on other planets? How can we make life better on this planet?
The Big Questions
Together we have a fabulous opportunity...
...to inspire some of the 20 million people in our centres across the UK with the physical sciences
10 science centres and museums...
The Project Team
The STFC Facilities (RAL, Daresbury, ROE)
The Project Partners
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1. At-Bristol
2. Catalyst
3. Dundee Science Centre
4. Glasgow Science Centre
5. Intech
6. Observatory
7. Our Dynamic Earth
8. Royal Museums Greenwich
9. Satrosphere
10. Science Oxford
10 Centres Selected to Participate:
1. School students 10-16 in formal curriculum linked activities, and their teachers
2. Young people 8-13 with families (informal)
3. STFC staff and science centre staff to embed these workshops for the future.
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The Key Audiences
An amazing set of hands-on equipment are at the core of this project, alongside a set of exceptional resources to support all those involved.
Equipment and Training
The AmazingSet of Hands-on
Equipment
Science and Engagement Advisory Panel
A short review of activities…
Over just a few weeks…
Including many science centres…
An online form…
Many phone calls and emails…
Researchers awarded small and large awards by STFC…
= A very large report!
Watch this space…
1. An exceptional set of adaptable
hands-on equipment
2. High end master class for 14-16
year olds
3. Schools workshop for 10-13
year olds
4. A family show for 8-13 year olds
and parents
5. A meet the expert format and
introductions
Main Project Outputs
6. A short workshop for brownies
and guides, cubs and scouts
7. A national training programme
to train 50 STFC scientists
8. A national training programme
to train staff from 10 centres
9. A host of other resources,
including a website and social
networking
10. Project evaluation
Main Project Outputs Cont...
Sharing and Networking
www.exploreyouruniverse.co.uk – a place to share, discuss, learn and innovate together.As well as find all the resources needed
