Reece Foundation supports The Big Bang North East
21st June 2014
Reece Foundation have supported The Big Bang North East with sponsorship of several awards at this high profile event celebrating the achievements of young people working on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) projects. The Big Bang North East attracted record attendances, and is one of the biggest celebrations of young talent in the region.
Over 60 STEM projects completed by young people across 12 categories were showcased and judged at the Big Bang North East event. A selection of the best will represent the region at the National Science + Engineering Competition in March 2015, with a chance to be crowned Young Scientist or Young Engineer of the Year and win prizes of up to £2,000.
The Big Bang North East, held on 20th June at Northumbria University and organised by NYBEP, is one of a series of events held annually across the UK which seek to enthuse and celebrate the achievements of young people in STEM, ultimately inspiring them to follow careers in these rewarding fields.
The photo shows Eric Morgan, Reece Foundation Trustee, presenting triple winner Liam Fairburn, Ponteland School with their sponsored award for Excellence in Engineering. Liam along with 13 other winners from various schools, Emmanuel College, St Bede’s Catholic School, Yarm School and Cleveland College of Art were successful in being nominated to represent the North East of England at the National Science + Engineering Competition which will take place at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham in March 2015.
Full list of winners:
Alexander Shears, Yarm School
Project – Fire Pit and Barbeque
Engineering & Technology Excellence Award (Runner up NSEC Award)
Alexander McCormack, Yarm School
Project – Electronic Cycle Lights
Engineering & Technology Award (Winner NSEC Award)
Daniel Gray, Cleveland College
Project – Hybrid
Innovation Award
Liam Fairburn, Ponteland School
Project – Personalised Guitar
Engineering & Technology Excellence Award (Runner up NSEC Award)
Rebecca Cruxton, Emmanuel College
Project – Proximity Safety Alarm
Engineering & Technology Award (Winner NSEC Award)
Anna Nicholson, Megan Atkinson, Ellie Stannard, Elise Hardy; St Bede’s Catholic School
Project – Current flow – It’s a walk in the park
Innovation Award
