in partnership with

www.thebigbangfair.co.uk

Programme
Monday 5 July 2010 Palmer building, University of Reading

Welcome Welcome to the University of Reading. We are delighted to host the Regional South East Big Bang Fair 2010. We look forward to seeing the projects that schools have all worked so hard on and also for the opportunity to show visitors and science Clubs around our university, here at Reading. So, fasten up your seat belts and get ready to launch yourselves into the wonderful world of Science and technology!

About the Big Bang national event: what youre aiming for! The Big Bang is a free, annual event led by Engineering UK and developed in partnership with over 70 organisations from business & industry, government and the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) community with support from across the political spectrum. Principally funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and open to students aged 1118 across the UK, the Fair hosts the finals of CREST and Young Engineer for Britain. Government ministers, members of parliament and peers witnessing the UKs first celebration of UK science and engineering. The next fair will be Featuring the National Science& Engineering Competition, The National Fair aims to excite, educate, stimulate and enthuse young people about opportunities in STEM inspiring them to follow careers in this rewarding field. The 2011 Big Bang Fair National Science and Engineering Competition will be held in London.

Averil Macdonald Director of STEM Engagement Centre

Activities zone
The South East Physics Network (SEPnet) brings a host of hands on activities to the Science Studios. Meet staff from our universities, and try your hand at one of our demonstrations: Exploring waves can you see a standing wave? Well show you how. Cool physics the science of the ultra-cold. Real radioactivity examine some everyday materials to see how radioactive they are. Light and optics exploring the fascinating properties of light. Disco bikes a chance to burn off some energy as you cycle your way to the disco Hot stuff take a new look at the world through our thermal camera. Departments throughout The University of Reading will also deliver a host of activities: How fit are you? the Reading School of Pharmacy will show you how to assess your own health. Also stands from Meteorology and Centre for Advanced Microscopy. The Young Engineers Raising Water Challenge Water likes to flow downwards, but can you make it go up? Can you rise to the top of our leader board?
Activity kindly sponsored by Rapid.

Other activity providers Plymouth University/Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education Maths Origami HE STEM Maths Oxford University Chemiluminescence

Sci-borgs Have you ever wanted to be a sci-borg? Now you can! With a demo based on the NASA Robonaut robot, you can construct a robotic finger and control changes in light, sound and even create music!

Project zone
The Night Sky Get Ready for the Launch! Ever fancied travelling to space? Well now you can! Rocket through the night sky with a projection of the universe! Learn about the origins of astronomy and celestial mechanics. With tips on star gazing: you wont be able to take your eye off the magnificent heavens. Award Schemes CREST Award CREST is Britains largest national award scheme for project work in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). It gives young people opportunities to explore real world projects in an exciting way. CREST links closely to the curriculum and is a great way to make STEM creative and engaging both in and out of the class. CREST Awards are extremely flexible they can link into work experience placements, after-schools clubs or several linked schemes. Some projects might be done in one day others over several months. Students can investigate or design and make, research a subject, or design a science communication project. Projects must show a creative or innovative approach, enhancing their understanding of the scientific or technological process with a thorough and conscientious report linked to real word concepts. YEB Award The prestigious Young Engineer for Britain competition highlights the innovation, enterprise and skill of our future workforce. It provides both a regional and national showcase for the best creative projects within engineering, technology and design from UK. Young Engineer for Britain encourages students, both as individuals or in a team, to use their imagination to create, design, develop and manufacture an original idea for a commercially viable device or system that could be an everyday task, a social need or a brilliant innovation. Entries must identify need/opportunity and the solution shows market viability. NSEC All projects (CREST and Young Engineers) will be judged for the NSEC with the top ten projects over all receiving a bursary to attend The Big Bang Fair National Science and Engineering Competition in London 2011.

The Fast and Furious

McLaren will talk about their experience in the fast lane; what its like working for a world renowned company. So, position yourself in an upright position and prepare to accelerate into planet Formula One! Formula One is fundamentally about efficiency how to squeeze performance within the restrictions of physics and the rules [The] engineering excellence that exists within Formula One will have a part to play in the inevitable shift [in] transportation
Simon Thomas Chief Executive

Biz zone
Journey through our Exhibitors area and quiz the experts. With people from commercial companies to government funded organisations, you will catch a view of the brilliant and varied Science and Technology landscape. With Special Thanks to: Prizes to play for CREST/YE Medals and a cheque for your school! NSEC Free accommodation and bursary to attend The Big Bang National Science and Engineering Competition in London 2011. Special prizes McLaren Best Individual Project: Signed Jenson Button Hat SEPnet Excellence in Physics Project: win tickets to one of the following JVC Best NSEC Project: JVC Camcorders Best Stand: JVC Headphones South East Young Scientist of the Year 2010 McLaren plaque South East Young Engineer of the Year 2010 Small Peice Trust Trophy The Science Museum Runner up for Best NSEC Project: family tickets to The Science Museum

Programme
Group 09.50 10.10 10.10 10.15 10.15 10.40 10.40 11.05 11.05 11.10 11.10 11.35 11.35 12.00 12.00 12.05 12.05 12.30 12.30 12.55 12.55 13.55 13.55 15.30 Group A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F

Welcome talk (Palmer G10) Move to next rotation tations At stands (Rm 103) Being judged (Rm 103) Move to next rotation Sky at Night (Palmer Rm 109) Or Business Zone Business zone Move to next rotation Peratech talk (Ditchburn) Or Activities (Science Studios) Activities (Science Studios) Sky at Night (Palmer Rm109) Or Business Zone Business zone At stands (Rm 107) Being judged (Rm 107) Being judged (Rm 108) At stands (Rm 108) At stands (Rm 105) Being judged (Rm 105) Being judged (Rm 106) At stands (Rm 106) Peratech talk (Ditchburn) Or Activities (Science Studios) Activities (Science Studios) Being judged (Rm 104) At stands (Rm 104) Peratech talk (Ditchburn) Or Activities (Science Studios) Activities (Science Studios) Sky at Night (Palmer 109) Or Business zone Business zone

Lunch (13.1513.45 optional talk by McLaren The Fast and Furious, Rm 109 Palmer) Award ceremony and closing items (Palmer G10)

Ground floor: biz zone

First floor: project zone

Lunch room
Lift Lift

Group A
Rm 103

Group B
Rm 104

Group C
Rm 105

Rm 102

stairs

Group D
Rm 106

stairs

Palmer Theatre G10

Palmer Theatre G10

Group E
Rm 107

Room 109 Dolce Vita

Group F
Rm 108

Key

Science studios: activity zone Business exhibitors Groups A and B Groups C and D Groups E and F registration point entrance entrance (inside)

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Palmer Theatre: Welcome and awards ceremony Room 109: Sky at night talk McLaren talk

SEPnet and other activities

UoR and other activities