Science can be the key to success for your child this summer
Kids come up with the brightest ideas. In fact, some of the world’s best inventions were thought up by inquisitive teens – the trampoline, ear muffs, Braille and even the concept for the world’s first television.
Now the search is on for Britain’s next young thinkers, inventors and innovators to put forward their ideas in the country’s most prestigious creative contest – the National Science and Engineering competition.
Who knows, by being creative this summer, you could come up with an invention or innovation that can change people's lives."
Young people across the UK are being challenged to submit their big ideas for the chance to compete for top prizes and international experiences worth over £50,000. With time on their hands this summer, it’s the perfect incentive to test, stretch and expand young minds; and that ‘light bulb moment’ could see them crowned ‘UK Young Engineer of the Year’ or ‘UK Young Scientist of the Year’.
Kate Bellingham, TV presenter, celebrity judge and champion for science and engineering, said: “We all know science and maths goes on in schools. But you only need to look around at the technology and engineering in our everyday lives to get inspiration for projects you could do outside of school."
11-18 year olds are being urged to down their Xboxes and trade-in the TV to take up this exciting challenge which won’t break the bank for mum and dad during the holidays.
To qualify, youngsters need to come up with a novel idea, invention, concept or solution to a problem. Entries can be uploaded online through a written submission or by producing a short film – get those smartphones at the ready.
Kate added: "Who knows, by being creative this summer, you could win yourself a prize at the National Science and Engineering competition.... and even come up with an invention or innovation that can change people's lives. What a brilliant way to spend your summer!"
Entrants have until 31st October to take part, and those with the best projects will be whisked off to the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition at The Big Bang Fair at London ExCeL in March 2013.
There, Britain’s bright young sparks will get to showcase their big ideas to over 60,000 visitors and come face to face with top celebrity judges in a Dragons’ Den style competition process.
Visit www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/nsec for more information about this year’s competition.
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