Introducing the STEM Club with a difference...

What is Imagine?

As part of the build up to our centenary in 2020, Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society (CSES), in partnership with Essex County Council (ECC) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), is launching an exciting new venture to support and encourage young people to consider the importance of science and technology in everyday life.

Starting in February 2019, we will run a six-week series of masterclasses showing how the STEM subjects impact every part of our daily life.

Session programme

• Session 1 (Tue 26 Feb 2019): I really need a holiday!
  A look at biology and modern lifestyles to show this really can be true.
• Session 2 (Tue 5 Mar 2019): Super Lab
  Using the facilities of ARU's state-of-the-art Super Lab to show the benefits of regular patterns of eating, sleeping, exercise and fresh air.
• Session 3 (Tue 12 Mar 2019): Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's a fish
  Observing how fish swim and birds fly to improve the performance of ships and aircraft. This session will conclude with a Flying Fish race.
• Session 4 (Tue 19 Mar 2019): Building bridges
  Exploring why the same ship may be able to safely carry a much heavier load in some seas than others, and a look at the different ways bridges are supported.
• Session 5 (Tue 26 Mar 2019): Plastic – fantastic or drastic?
  Contemplating not just the negative environmental aspects of plastics, but the positive sides too, and considering what can be done to lessen the environmental impact of plastic waste.
• Session 6 (Tue 2 Apr 2019): The future is here
  Looking at the future of drones and virtual reality, showing that science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine impact every aspect of modern life.

Age range

This programme is suitable for children aged approximately 12-14 (Key Stage 3, school years 8 and 9).

Session times

Students should arrive at 16:45; all sessions will run from 17:00 until 19:00.

Immediately following Session 6, parents are invited to join their children at a short ceremony when certificates will be presented, and snacks provided.

Cost

Attendees will be asked to make a non-refundable contribution of £12 towards equipment costs for the whole of this programme. Concessions are available to those unable to contribute.

All attendees of this programme will be eligible for free student membership of Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society.

Safeguarding

All session leaders will have current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.

Please see our safeguarding policy here.

Interested?

If you would like your child to enrol on this programme, please fill in the online form to apply for a place. Applications must be received by Monday 17 December.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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CSES is looking for a new Secretary

From Roger Pittock, our current Secretary

After much soul-searching, and having now had the honour and pleasure of serving 10 years in post, I am not seeking re-election as CSES Secretary. I am looking forward to continuing to support your Society from the Council, but not from the post of Secretary.

I am truly grateful to members for their support over the last 10 years, and I have learned a tremendous amount while in office. The position and experience opened many opportunities during my career.

Please consider putting yourself forward for this role. The time commitment is not that high overall, but comes in bursts. A brief overview follows.

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The 2018-2019 season begins...

First events announced, more to follow shortly

What could possibly be better than the long, scorching summer we've just had? Apart from some rain* for your garden, the answer is of course Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society's 2018/2019 programme!

We are pleased to confirm that the first few events of the season include:

• two social events (a Café Scientifique on Tue 16 Oct and a curry on Thu 25 Oct);
• a talk from the IOP on Thu 18 Oct;
• a tour around Stow Maries Aerodrome on Sat 20 Oct; and
• My Smarter Essex on Thu 1 Nov.

Please see our events page for full details, further events and booking details where appropriate. There are also links to add items to your calendar.

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Café Scientifique: July 2018

Personalised medicine: the hope and the hype, Wed 4 July 19:00, Anglia Ruskin University

We are pleased to announce the latest in our series of Café Scientifique events, to be held on Wednesday 4 July at 19:00 in the newly refurbished students' union bar (Café 92), Anglia Ruskin University.

In this session, Dr Gemma Chandratillake (Education and Training Lead, East of England Genomic Medicine Centre) will be talking about how genomic technologies will increasingly be used to guide healthcare, and also debunking some of the hype around direct-to-consumer DNA tests.

See our events page for full details and to book your FREE place.

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