Technology Challenge event for Schools
A week during which school teams engage in design and build projects
Date 06-10 July 2009
Time
Start: 6 July 2009
Finish: 10 July 2009
Timings to be advised
Location
Manchester University, venues to be advised
About the event
The 2009 Technology Challenge event will take place during week commencing 6 July 2009 at Manchester University.
It will involve over 80 pre-university level students learning how to manage and deliver a science or technology based project under the guidance of academic and engineering professionals.
At the 2008 event over 90% of the students reported that the week was both enjoyable and valuable.
♦ Suggestions for projects welcomed
♦ Volunteers to act as mentors and judges would be appreciated
Cost
Free of charge
Organiser
The Greater Manchester STEM Centre (previously known as Setpoint) organises and runs the event on behalf of the IET Manchester Network.
Other engineering institutions and a number of local companies support the event by providing projects, mentors, judges and sponsorship