SETPoint Cambridgeshire is part of a National network of SETPOINT's throughout the UK. We are here to act as a link between education and industry. Our aim is to provide information and support activities which enhance and enrich the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathamatics (STEM) curriculum. Through the Science and Engineering Ambassador Scheme young people are encouraged to pursue STEM subjects and discover careers in the STEM world of work. We are responsible for all schools in Cambridgshire.
Temporary Contact Arrangements
SETPoint Cambridgeshire has moved to the Centre of Industrial Photonics on the Cambridge Science Park and for the time being, we are contactable on the following phone numbers
Elizabeth:(077910)73511
Melanie: (07910) 481931
STEMNET Contracts
SETpoint Cambridgshire have been awarded the STEM Brokerage and Science and Engineering Ambassadors Management contracts for the next three years, commensurate 1st August 2008. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Science and Engineering Ambassadors who have volunteered their time to help us over the last few years.
Make IT Happen Competition - DEADLINE extended until 31st July 2008
The 2008 Make IT Happen competition is for primary school students aged nine to eleven, across the UK. The competition is organised by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) in partnership with e-skills UK (the sector skills council for IT and Telecoms) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
For more information go to Make IT Happen
National Brain Science Writing Prize 2008
Do you have a passion for brains?
Could you write a newspaper-style article celebrating the amazing world of brain science?
At-Bristol, the European Dana Alliance for the Brain and the British Neuroscience Association have joined forces with Focus magazine to find the best brain communicators in the country!
Visit the website for details of prizes and how to enter Your Amazing Brain
Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme
The Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme is for students in the first year of their A-level course. The scheme gives them the opportunity to join a real research project with practising scientists in any area of STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), that interests them. Projects run for four to six weeks in the summer vacation and students receive £75 a week bursary.
SETPoint Cambridgeshire are looking for hosts to provide projects for our Nuffield Science Bursary applicants for a period of at least 4 weeks over the summer. These are not work placements, but projects which provide the students with experience of scientific research in STEM fields, which have well defined outcomes achievable within the time available and which will contribute to the work of the host organization.
We welcome hosts from academic, commercial and industrial organisations.
Please visit the Nuffield Foundation website for more information about the Science Bursary Scheme Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme
If you would like to host a student please e-mail Nuffield Science Bursary Scheme Host
Wizz-Bang 2008 Roadshow
Call for Presenters: You will see from the news section on the Wizz-Bang website that they are starting to put a call out for people who would be interested in presenting the Wizz-Bang Roadshow and they are very keen to link with the Science and Engineering Ambassadors scheme. If, as a SEA you are interested in presenting please visit Wizz-Bang
Opening Autumn 2008
The Centre of the Cell - Where Science comes to life - 64 Turner Street, London, E1 2AB. To see more about this wonderful experience, visit The Centre of the Cell
Call for Ambassadors
Are you a Science and Engineering Ambassador with a speacialism in Physics? If so the IoP East Anglia and SETpoint Cambridgeshire needs you! Can you talk about your experience as an Ambassador for 20 minutes if so, please email SETPOINT Cambridgeshire expressing an interest.
SETPOINT Cambridgeshire Looking for new Trustees
We are on the look out for Trustees with a background in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics who has experience in industry. If you are interested, please contact SETPOINT Cambridgeshire to discuss.
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