UlverSTEM, an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths event aimed at six to 16-year-olds, attracted over 3,000 students to Ulverston Victoria High School at the weekend.
Businesses from across Cumbria took part in the latest event to showcase career opportunities in the STEM sector.
Among those taking part was Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and Sellafield who explored topics including geology and nuclear with the students, offering hands on activities to engage and learn. Sellafield facilitated interactive learning around building essential skills such as communication, teamwork, creativity and adaptability alongside an overarching theme of construction.
“NWS has always supported STEM in our communities and UlverSTEM was a great success, it was wonderful to see so many young people eager to learn about geology, nuclear science and engineering,” Tracy Badham, social responsibility manager at Nuclear Waste Services, said.
“We had lively conversations about the creation of rocks, importance of strong engineering in nuclear, how NWS deals with radioactive waste and the topic of radiation in everyday life.”
Nuclear Waste Services and Sellafield are both part of the NDA group which is responsible for decommissioning the UK’s nuclear legacy.
“By linking activities to job roles and the national curriculum, we help them see their future in STEM, not as distant or exclusive, but as exciting, inclusive, and achievable,” Stephanie Hetherington, educational outreach lead at Sellafield, said.
“When role models reflect the diversity of our communities, every child can see themselves in their own journey of STEM.”
