our STEM ‘Think Like An Engineer’ workshop

To develop engineering skills through practical, team-based activities.
To design structures/devices in response to a brief.
To calibrate designs in order to remove human error.
To devise and record as many abstract solutions to a problem solving brief as possible.
To practise leadership and management skills in a team-based competitive activity to build a giant structure.
To be introduced to multitude of different types of engineering (audio, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental etc)
To be able to define the engineering process.
To take on the roles of designer, quantity surveyor, and structural engineer during the programme.
To learn about career opportunities in engineering.
To be introduced to a diverse set of famous engineers and organisations that challenge stereotypes in STEM careers.
To practise the following employability skills within an engineering context: Analytical skills, teamwork, technical skills, leadership, communication, resilience, and creativity.
To design structures that utilise repeating shapes to bear a load.
To discover why the humble triangle plays such an important role in the world of engineering.
To solve seemingly impossible engineering problems.
To have fun and learn by doing
To engage with STEM concepts throughout this highly interactive and inspirational workshop.

The Feedback

“The engineering challenges in this workshop were good fun and they really made me think.”

Year 9 student
“I'd never thought about the engineering process until today and I enjoyed experimenting during the activities.”

Year 8 student
“I'm kind of thinking about having a career in STEM so it was interesting to learn more about engineers and what they do.”

Year 9 student
“The students really enjoyed this workshop and the activities provided a good insight into the engineering process.”

Teacher (Warwickshire school)
“Our students definitely had fun whilst learning about important STEM concepts.”

Teacher (Essex school)
“It was great for the students to be introduced to a diverse list of engineers working across many different fields of engineering. ”

Teacher (Staffordshire school)

STEM - Engineering