1. www.imeche.org EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER SUPPORT. Rachel Pearson Project Manager, Engineering Themes September 2015

2. AGENDA. 1Ice-breaker session 2The education team 3The Challenge Portfolio; Aero. Rail. Design 4IMechE Ambassadors 5Materials available 6The Institution’s vision for educational engagement 7Feedback and Q&A

3. ICE-BREAKER. What should the IMechE’s vision for education be? Where should we be in five years time? What are the top three priorities for the Institution to focus on?

4. THE IMECHE EDUCATION STAFF Head of Education and Skills Peter Finegold IMechE strategy Policy and research Project Manager Educational Engagement Rachel Pearson Challenge Portfolio Working with partner organisations Governance & Engagement Executive Seyi Falusi Ambassador Programme Young Members Board Projects Assistant, Educational Engagement Kellymarie Healy Member support Education materials

5. UAS CHALLENGE. What’s the UAS Challenge? Undergraduate students design, build and test-fly an autonomous unmanned aircraft system to meet a specific scenario and mission, e.g. Providing rapid and assured humanitarian aid to inaccessible/dangerous locations. UAS in numbers 2015 inaugural year 14 undergraduate teams 30 judges, scrutineers and volunteers 5 winning teams across 8 categories More information at www.imeche.org/UASC www.imeche.org/UASC © Peter Jones Photography

6. UAS CHALLENGE. University of Bath University of Glasgow University of Hertfordshire University of Liverpool Loughborough University University of Nottingham Queens University, Belfast University of Sheffield Sheffield Hallam University University of Southampton 1 University of Southampton 2 University of Surrey University of Swansea University of the West of England 2015 Teams © Peter Jones Photography

7. RAILWAY CHALLENGE. What’s the Railway Challenge? Mixture of teams: engineering students studying at a UK university and apprentices working in industry. They design and manufacture a miniature (10 ¼” gauge) railway locomotive according to specific rules and technical specifications. The 2015 competition weekend took place at Stapleford Miniature Railway in Leicstershire. Visit www.imeche.org/railwaychallenge for more information www.imeche.org/railwaychallenge © David Shirres

8. RAILWAY CHALLENGE. Locos are assessed in six track-based challenges: 1) Energy Efficiency Challenge 2) Energy Storage Challenge 3) Traction Challenge 4) Ride Comfort Challenge 5) Noise Challenge 6) Maintainability Challenge Teams also have two presentation challenges: 1) Design Challenge 2) Business Case Challenge © David Shirres

9. DESIGN CHALLENGE. What’s the Design Challenge? This competition is for first year undergraduates to expose them to the ‘real world’ of engineering. It was set up to address the complaint that so many businesses have of hiring graduates with theoretical knowledge but no practical experience. The DC competition comprises four main elements. 1)Design, Make, Test, Compete 2)Presentation 3)Poster 4)Peer Review The Design Challenge has been successfully established in three UK regions: North West Greater London North East Each region has its own competition from which the winner and runner-up are put through to the National Competition in October. For more information and to watch a short video, visit www.imeche.org/design-challenge- competition www.imeche.org/design-challenge- competition

10. FULL SLIDE COLOUR IMAGES SHOULD ONLY BE COMBINED WITH HEADLINES. THE INAUGURAL NATIONAL DESIGN CHALLENGE FINAL TOOK PLACE IN OCTOBER 2014.

11. IMECHE AMBASSADORS. 1. Promote Mechanical Engineering and/or Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths subjects to young people on behalf of the Institution. 2. No skills or experience required - just a passion for engineering 3. Range of time commitments, with one STEM event per year being mandatory. 4. Ambassadors have to register with STEMNET in order to undertake the relevant security/background checks. By being an IMechE Ambassador you will help to deliver the following Getting children enthused about STEM activities Helping to raise awareness of how engineering impacts on every day life Inspiring children's desire to investigate further Giving children the confidence to pursue STEM subjects for longer at school

12. RESOURCES FOR AMBASSADORS. IMechE Bloodhound toolkits For school visits Designed to engage a class of up to 30 children for approx. 3-4 hours Included in the box: Activity sheets Posters Pens Balloon cars A USB stick containing even more Bloodhound-themed activities

13. EDUCATION MATERIALS. IMechE banners and branded merchandise

14. EDUCATION MATERIALS. Tomorrow’s Engineers Resources – leaflets, postcards, teacher resources and posters

15. THE INSTITUTION’S VISION FOR EDUCATION. IMechE as an authoritative voice on policy and practice in STEM Awareness of what we are doing to address skills and result in satisfaction among our members Inclusion in major education policy initiatives and forums Leveraging influence and resource from other stakeholders

16. HOW WE WILL GET THERE. Careers programme drawing on national provision and sector specific support for ages 5-25 Engagement with education policy in all four UK nations Programme of quality policy focused applied research, generating media profile evidence to inform strategy and metrics of impact An outreach grant funding programme promoting innovative and assessed quality learning interventions to transform behaviour

17. EDUCATION AND SKILLS DRAFT STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. (2016-2020) 1.Influence key policy makers and practitioners to meet society’s need for engineers 2.Provide evidence-based intellectual leadership on education and professional training linked to engineering 3.Enable skills development of professionals engaged in education and careers guidance 4.Ensure good engineering careers information is available for all young people 5.Facilitate educational programmes which inspire young people and engage members

18. Draft Strategic objectives 2016-2020 1.Influence key policy makers and practitioners to meet society’s need for engineers 2.Provide evidence-based intellectual leadership on education and professional training linked to engineering 3.Enable skills development of professionals engaged in education and careers guidance 4.Ensure good engineering careers information is available for all young people 5.Facilitate educational programmes which inspire young people and engage members FEEDBACK AND Q&A.

19. EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT. For more information please contact: Rachel Pearson or Kellymarie Healy r_pearson@imeche.org r_pearson@imeche.org education@imeche.org +44(0)20 7304 6867 www.imeche.org