Primary Engineer
Science and Engineering students at GCU help support activities in primary schools to encourage young people to consider careers in STEM.
Involvement in the scheme gives students the opportunity to develop the following Common Good attributes:
- Active and global citizenship
- Confidence
- Responsible leadership
What’s involved?
Primary Engineer is a not-for-profit organisation that encourages young people to consider careers in STEM-related professions (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Primary Engineer offers primary schools a way to deliver practical mathematics and science to design technology activities.
Class projects are aimed at each year group, mapped to the curriculum and designed to inspire and enthuse pupils and staff. All projects are linked to practising engineers to provide a real-world context. Science and Engineering students at GCU can pair with Primary Engineer to help support these activities in local primary schools.
How will participating in this activity/opportunity allow students to make a positive difference in the communities that we serve?
This project builds on our experience with numerous school projects, such as Gaming for Glasgow and the STEM Ambassador scheme, and builds on existing staff relationships with Primary Engineers. Primary Engineer believes that science, technology, engineering and mathematics are key subjects in securing future generations' positive opportunities and career paths.
This begins in primary school, and by practically applying mathematics and science to design-and-make activities, children and teachers can be inspired.
This work is supported by industry, education and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
What are the benefits of taking part in this activity/opportunity for participating students?
Participating students have the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge, gain practical experience, work alongside professional engineers and make a positive and tangible difference within local schools.
Which School or department delivers/supports this activity?
School of Engineering and Built Environment
Which students can participate in this activity?
All students in the School of Engineering and Built Environment. Details will be circulated within the school as project opportunities arise.
Contact
Name: Andrew Cowell
Role: SEBE Common Good Champion
Department/school: School of Engineering and Built Environment
Email: a.cowell@gcu.ac.uk