The Inverclyde community is set to embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery as it gears up to host the inaugural Inverclyde STEM Festival. Scheduled to take place from Monday 3rd June to Monday 10th June, 2024, the festival promises to be a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) like never before.
The Inverclyde STEM Festival aims to inspire, educate, and engage individuals of all ages and backgrounds in the wonders and opportunities of STEM.
Local & national companies will be visiting all local primary schools to offer hands on activities throughout the week. Each evening of the week, one of our secondary schools will be hosting a public STEM event on campus open to all age groups, featuring Glasgow Science Centre activities and other interactive STEM including engineering Lego.
Local community groups are getting involved, all Morton In The Community football sessions during the festival week feature a STEM activity. The Inverclyde Shed will also be hosting a number of interactive workshops and activities throughout the week. From Saturday the 25th May, a “Molecule Treasure Hunt” will take place throughout local shops and businesses in Gourock. A number of STEM nature trails will be hosted by Muirshiel Country Park.
The week will culminate in an all-day STEM event hosted at the Watt Institute (formally McLean Museum). This will feature Science Shows throughout the day, presented by the Glasgow Science Centre, together with hands-on STEM activities. These will include: an introduction to electronic circuits using Snapcircuits, engineering Lego - simple machines, renewables & pneumatics, Bee Keeping demonstration (no live bees), designing & creating with cardboard using Makedo kits, make your own molecules in the chemistry of everyday things & a demonstration of 3d scanning of museum artefacts.
The festival will offer something for everyone throughout the week. Activities are Family-Friendly, designed to be engaging, fun and educational activities suitable for all ages, fostering a love for STEM among children and families.
The Inverclyde STEM Festival is a collaborative effort brought to you by Morton In The Community and Inverclyde Council, in partnership with local schools, businesses, community organisations and the Glasgow Science Centre. With the assistance of local STEM Ambassadors, it aims to showcase the diverse opportunities available in STEM fields while promoting inclusion and diversity.
The organising committee expressed their excitement about the upcoming festival, stating, "We're thrilled to launch the Inverclyde STEM Festival, which will provide a platform for our community to come together and celebrate the incredible world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through engaging activities and inspiring events, we hope to ignite a passion for STEM and empower individuals to pursue careers in these fields."
The organising committee would like to acknowledge and thank the generous support of funding from the Scottish Government and local business BluMarine.
The festival will adhere to all necessary health and safety protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.
For more information and updates on the Inverclyde STEM Festival, please visit search Inverclyde STEM Festival on Facebook.
The Inverclyde STEM festival is a collaboration between Morton in the Community, Access Technology and Youth Connections funded by Young Start Award from The National Lottery Community Fund.