Science comes to life for Wiltshire College students (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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Science comes to life for Wiltshire College students
6:00pm Thursday 15th November 2012 in News
Hardenhuish students filmed by TV and film student Sophie
Aspiring scientists took part in experiments and got a chance to look over a racing car from Castle Combe last week.
Wiltshire College’s Science Technology Engin-eering and Maths (STEM) expo included insights into architecture, surgery, and playing Jenga using a robotic arm.
Other activities includ-ed a mock virus outbreak for students to manage, a live video conference with an expert heart surgeon from Spain, a tank driving simulator and a 3D printing workshop.
Held at the Trowbridge and Salisbury campuses, STEM was open to schools across the county and aimed to encourage students to consider scientific careers.
Wiltshire College learn-ing director Mark Thomp-son said: “It was good to have a range of employers convey messages about the skills they seek and the potential employment opportunities open to committed students.”
