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28 October - 1 November 2024

Young STEM Leader Week 2024

The Power of Curiosity

Celebrating curiosity as the driving force behind the Young STEM Leader Programme

Young STEM Leader week will run from 28 October - 1 November 2024 with activities, events and challenges to engage and inspire Young STEM Leaders and Tutor Assessors across Scotland.

This year's theme is The Power of Curiosity - celebrating curiosity as the driving force behind the Young STEM Leader programme.

Each day of the week will be themed with accompanying activities and resources to support your involvement with #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek.

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Monday

The Red Cabbage ph Indicator Test

In this experiment, Isabella and Noah from Our Lady of the Missions Primary School show us how red cabbage water can be used as a pH indicator.

STEM Ambassador Interview

Jess Taylor-McKaig tells us about her role in salmon farming and her love of biology.

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Learn about space careers: Panel and Q&A for teachers

28 Oct 2024, 15:30 – 16:30

Microsoft Teams

Teachers are invited to this free Professional Learning session to learn more about the Scottish Space sector.  This will give you ideas on how to link space to the curriculum and give you the opportunity to learn more about careers and the exciting opportunities available to young people.  You will have the chance to ask questions after the panellists have spoken.

Tuesday

Catapult Challenge

Livingston Village Primary School show us how to make and test a catapult and explore how different factors affect the path of the projectile.

STEM Ambassador Interview

Jamie Halls, a test pilot, shares his experience and learning journey in the RAF.

Wednesday

Can lemons power a lightbulb?

S6 pupils from Govan High School show us the power of lemons in this electricity experiment.

STEM Ambassador Interview

In this interview with Maria Gutierrez-Mecinas, we hear about the amazing work she is doing in pain relief research as a PostDoc.

Thursday

Lemon volcanoes

Fizzy fun! Watch Argos Youth Centre create lemon volcanoes with a colourful chemical reaction.

STEM Ambassador Interview

Operations Manager Simon Norris tells us all about the energy from waste industry and has some great advice for Young STEM Leaders.

Friday

Science is magic!

Montrose Academy bends light and perception! Watch as they make objects "disappear" using refraction

STEM Ambassador Interview

Hear from scientist Hali Joli about her work in drug discovery at the University of Dundee.

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