STEM Under the Stars - Sherwood Observatory Planetarium & Science Centre
An immersive evening with real-world STEM demonstrations, collaborative learning and informal networking for local STEM professionals.
This is a free event designed exclusively for participants in the Ashfield STEM Boost Programme and local STEM professionals. Using the observatory’s specialist facilities, the evening treats astronomy as a live case study for how science, technology, engineering and maths intersect in practice.
Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the event.
Commissioned by Ashfield District Council, this event forms part of the Ashfield STEM Boost programme, supporting those who play a direct role in skills development, careers guidance and local STEM progression.
An immersive evening with real-world STEM demonstrations, collaborative learning and informal networking for local STEM professionals.
This is a free event designed exclusively for participants in the Ashfield STEM Boost Programme and local STEM professionals. Using the observatory’s specialist facilities, the evening treats astronomy as a live case study for how science, technology, engineering and maths intersect in practice.
Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the event.
Commissioned by Ashfield District Council, this event forms part of the Ashfield STEM Boost programme, supporting those who play a direct role in skills development, careers guidance and local STEM progression.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
Sherwood Observatory Planetarium & Science Centre
Coxmoor Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 5LF
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Agenda
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Arrival, Refreshments & Introductions
- Registration - Meet fellow STEM educators, professionals and programme participants - Complimentary refreshments
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Programme Introduction
Brief welcome from The Three’s Club, outlining the purpose of the evening and Introduction to the Ashfield STEM Boost Programme by Felicia Tchen
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“Saving the Dark” Talk
An immersive planetarium show presented by Chris Spencer