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11 June 2008

Scottish school scientists reach the crest

Photo opportunities: 10 am to 12.30 pm, Thursday June 12th
New Teaching Block, Old Hawkhill
University of Dundee

Budding young scientists, engineers and technologists from schools across Scotland will show off their latest projects at the University of Dundee on Thursday June 12th.

Over 130 pupils from sixteen schools, drawn from all over Scotland, will be taking part in the Scottish CREST (CREativity in Science & Technology) and Researchers-In-Residence joint conference. Pupils will display a wide range of table-top projects and give a series of presentations.

All the school pupils have been working on their projects throughout the past year, some alongside leading science and technology researchers.

"The University of Dundee is excited to again be hosting this year's CREST / Researchers in Residence conference," said Professor Anne Anderson, Vice Principal of the University and Head of the College of Art, Science and Engineering, which is hosting the event.

"Promoting science, engineering and technology in schools is essential for Scotland's economic growth and this initiative of encouraging scientific investigation by school pupils, in many cases supported by University researchers, is key. We are happy to welcome all the pupils, and their teachers and parents, to the University and give them the opportunity to showcase their project work in the newly-completed, world class facilities of the New Teaching Block."

The CREST (CREativity in Science & Technology) Awards Scheme is a national accreditation scheme, run by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, for pupils aged 11-19, which promotes work-related learning and enables students to develop key skills for use in the ‘real world’.

The scheme is designed to recognise achievement in science and technology through a practical and problem-solving approach. The awards acknowledge and certificate pupils’ achievements for practical, investigative and experimental work as well as their communication skills and can be applied across the range of scientific and technological subject areas.

Researchers in Residence (RinR) is programme which places researchers in schools , giving pupils access to the people leading cutting-edge research at universities and other institutions.

The scheme allows the researchers to work with young people, to communicate why their research is relevant and exciting and to allow both researchers and students to gain valuable skills, confidence and experience.

NOTES TO EDITORS
Schools taking part in the event are:

  • Alford Academy
  • Beeslack Community High School
  • Broxburn Academy
  • Dollar Academy
  • George Heriot's School
  • George Watson's College
  • Grove Academy
  • Hutchesons' Grammar School
  • Lenzie Academy
  • Mackie Academy
  • Menzieshill High School
  • Queensferry High School
  • St David's RC High School
  • St George's School for Girls
  • The Glasgow Academy
  • Wallace High School


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University of Dundee
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