VOLUME 1, PART 2 FEATURES introduction


When the Cornwall College STEM Project began in November 2010, the word, or rather the acronym, STEM was a bit of an unknown. Some heads of schools and colleges, and some industries with their finger on the education pulse were aware of it but it hadn’t reached the masses. Now it feels like everyone is talking about it, and critically, understanding just how important STEM skills are. It’s a really exciting time for everyone involved in these subjects and although it may take a year or two for it to have an impact on the national skill set and ultimately our economy, we can for now enjoy a lot of successes along the way.


In this edition of the STEM Journal you’ll find a report from our return visit to the jungle of Borneo. There’s been some great activity with Cornwall College’s partner schools which features national competition success and the hugely successful Solar Car Challenge and Greenpower event. In June we were very fortunate to be joined by Sir John Beddington, Scientific Advisor to the Government who delivered a guest


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Aether Renewable Energy Consultancy Solar Car Challenge Food Security in the 21st century Cornwall College STEM Partner School Full-fat Chemistry Research Activity Report


contacts


For more information about STEM contact Alex Ledbrooke at stem@cornwall.ac.uk For course information please contact Course Enquiries on 0845 22 32 567 www.cornwall.ac.uk


Cover: Plant stem section by Joshua Doidge


Goonhilly Earth Station At the UK’s most southerly location, on a site fit for a James Bond movie, a resurrection has been taking place.


lecture about food security. Following our hugely popular Non-Newtonian liquid experiment, we have another one for you to try at home, this time we’re looking at full-fat chemistry! Plus there are loads of other great facts for you to enjoy and impress your friends with.


You can stay up to date with STEM activity at Cornwall College and find out how you can be involved by visiting our website at: www.cornwall.ac.uk/stem, or follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ccstem. Look out for Quick Recognition (QR) codes in this edition of the journal which, you can use your smart phone to link to Cornwall College STEM websites and videos.


Cornwall College is dedicated to supporting the environment and is a member of the Carbon Trust’s HE Carbon Management Programme.


Back to the Jungle Following the success of last year’s field project in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah, Borneo, Cornwall College Newquay sent a second team back to the rainforest this year to follow up on the project.


Photomicroscopy Students from Cornwall College Newquay’s Foundation Degree in Wildlife and Education Media show us what photomicrosopy can reveal.


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