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• A Prospectus of Courses & Programmes 2009 - 2010

  The attached Prospectus document can be printed or downloaded.

  Exscitec provides hand-on and engaging Science , Technology, Engineering and Maths outreach activities and programmes for students, teachers and school - to raise aspirations, improve attainment and increase participation in Higher Education and STEM related Careers. 

  Exscitec works with many organisations in pursuit of raising take-up of and attainment in STEM. In particular we have a long-standing strategic partnership with Imperial College Outreach to promote the study and teaching of STEM subjects and progression to Higher Education.

  Please click on the link below to download/print the document.

  
  Additional Documentation Prospectus_email.pdf

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• A Level Master Classes 2010 - Biology

  Bacteria are the commonest organisms on the earth. Bacteria can cause diseases, but the majority of bacteria have a vital role in recycling, and availability of nutrition for plants and animals.

   

  Bacteria have also shown to be useful to us as it is possible to insert recombinant DNA into them in order to change their genetic make-up. It is therefore possible to re-programme them in order to make many useful products such as insulin, other hormones and vaccines.

   

  Students will be guided through an experiment studying bacteriology in more detail as part of their half day session.

   

  THIS COURSE IS FULLY FUNDED FOR STUDENTS OF STATE SCHOOLS IN THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF CAMDEN, WESTMINSTER AND KENSINGTON & CHELSEA. THESE FUNDED PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

  
  Additional Documentation For Teachers - Group Application Form A Level MC's 97 Compat.doc

  When:Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd September 2010
  Where:Imperial College South Kensington
  Student Numbers:25-30
  Cost:£16+VAT per student per half day session
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• A Level Master Classes 2010 - Chemistry

  Students will analyse spectroscopic data to identify unknown compounds. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infra Red (IR) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) will be used to determine the compounds structure. Students will be given the opportunity to see the machines in action.

   

  THIS COURSE IS FULLY FUNDED FOR STUDENTS OF STATE SCHOOLS IN THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF CAMDEN, WESTMINSTER AND KENSINGTON & CHELSEA. THESE FUNDED PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

  
  Additional Documentation For Teachers - Group Application Form A Level MC's 97 Compat.doc

  When:Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd September 2010
  Where:Imperial College South Kensington
  Student Numbers:20-25
  Cost:£16+VAT per student per half day session
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• A Level Master Classes 2010 - Materials Science - Chemistry and Physics

  Project Squash Ball

  Topics covered:coefficient of restitution, conservation of energy, constant acceleration, polymers, phase transition.

  How do materials behave at different temperatures and what are the reasons for these changes? How do scientists understand this in terms of phases? Students will experiment with materials at different temperatures to learn and understand these phenomena.

  Project Micropscopy

  Topics covered:the optical microscope, crystal structure, the electron microscope, including the effect of electric and magnetic fields on moving electrons.

  In this experiment gold nanoparticles are put in solution, and will appear red.  An electrolyte is added to the solution and it changes colour to blue.  Students will look at the two solutions using an optical microscope to see if they can observe the difference in clustering between the two solutions.  They will then look at clusters of gold nanoparticles under an electron microscope.
  
  

   

  
  

  When:Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st September 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:15-20
  Cost:£16+VAT per student per half day session
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• A Level Master Classes 2010 - Maths

  Students will develop Taylor series from concept through to applications. Students will discuss the building blocks of mathematics particularly ‘1’,‘π’,‘e’ and ‘i’. They will be able to show the connection between these concepts. Finally, students will use Taylor’s theorem to model the path of light through raindrops.

   

  Curriculum Links:

  • Specifically to FP3 but also skills and techniques are relevant across the A2 syllabus. There is no need for students to be studying further maths to enjoy the masterclass

  THIS COURSE IS FULLY FUNDED FOR STUDENTS OF STATE SCHOOLS IN THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF CAMDEN, WESTMINSTER AND KENSINGTON & CHELSEA. THESE FUNDED PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

  
  Additional Documentation For Teachers - Group Application Form A Level MC's 97 Compat.doc

  When:Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd September 2010
  Where:Imperial College South Kensington
  Student Numbers:25-30
  Cost:£16+VAT per student per half day session
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• A Level Master Classes 2010 - Physics

  The Science in Rockets

  Rocket Science has a reputation for difficulty, often without justification.  During this part of the day, students will investigate some of the real world science involved in travelling into space, construct and test their own pneumatic rocket and apply the famous Rocket Equation. 

   

  The Universe and Us

  Astronomy and Cosmology are known as the study of the stars around us, the beginnings of the universe and the very substance of time space.  This part of the day is a first introduction to many of the ideas that have come out of these subjects.  Students will learn what scientists now think about the origins of the cosmos, become competent in identifying the main constellations in the sky and debate SETI - the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence.

   

  THIS COURSE IS FULLY FUNDED FOR STUDENTS OF STATE SCHOOLS IN THE LONDON BOROUGHS OF CAMDEN, WESTMINSTER AND KENSINGTON & CHELSEA. THESE FUNDED PLACES ARE LIMITED AND ON A STRICTLY FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

  
  Additional Documentation For Teachers - Group Application Form A Level MC's 97 Compat.doc

  When:Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd September 2010
  Where:Imperial College South Kensington
  Student Numbers:20-30
  Cost:£16+VAT per student per half day session
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• HE Chemistry Collaboration

  This is an exciting, collaborative event involving various London universities. During the day students will get a hands-on experience of chemistry as well as the chance to encounter university life. Students will take part in a variety of sessions throughout the day including:
  • Introduction to the day and lecture about the variety of exciting careers open to people who study Chemistry at A level and beyond
  • Students will take part in two practical workshops, an example of which is making blueprints by specially treating paper and exposing it to sunlight, allowing UV radiation to trigger a reaction producing Prussian Blue
  • A fun and informative demonstration lecture including some flashes and bangs to show off the exciting reactions that happen in Chemistry
  
  

  When:Tuesday 22nd June 2010
  Where:Imperial College
  Student Numbers:60-80
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 10
  

• MathMatters

  Third year Imperial College mathematics students volunteer to produce mathematical topic presentations, receive science communication skills training, and present their topics to local schools and students. Recent topics have included: 'Chaos and Fractals', 'Disease Modelling', 'The 3-body problem' and 'Numbered Squares and Fermat's Last Theorem'. The sessions are in a presentation/demonstration style developed to foster an interest in mathematics in school by showing how the subject applies to real-life situations. Local schools are invited to book sessions, which normally take place on Wednesday afternoons for 30-45 minutes.
  

  When:Autumn and Spring terms
  Where:In schools throughout London
  Student Numbers:10-50
  Cost:
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11-13
  

• Med Impulse Workshop Saturday 16th October

  Medicine is a very popular career choice and the demand for places has grown in recent years. The admission process is often gruelling and needs to be prepared for . . .well! Applications The Med Impulse Workshop provides sixth form students who are applying to do do medicine with valuable advice about the admission process. The event is delivered by current 5th year medical students of Imperial College. Students will practice doing questions for the BMAT as well as partake in an interview workshop and a tour of Imperial College. Please apply using the attached application form.
  Additional Documentation Course Payment Form.pdf Med Impulse Workshop 10_10_16.pdf

  When:Saturday 16th October 2010
  Where:Imperial College Reach Out Lab
  Student Numbers:0-30
  Cost:£35 (+VAT)
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• Med Impulse Workshop Saturday 23rd October

  Medicine is a very popular career choice and the demand for places has grown in recent years. The admission process is often gruelling and needs to be prepared for . . .well! Applications The Med Impulse Workshop provides sixth form students who are applying to do do medicine with valuable advice about the admission process. The event is delivered by current 5th year medical students of Imperial College. Students will practice doing questions for the BMAT as well as partake in an interview workshop and a tour of Imperial College. Please apply using the attached application form.
  Additional Documentation Course Payment Form.pdf Med Impulse Workshop 10_10_23.pdf

  When:Saturday 23rd October 2010
  Where:Imperial College Reach Out Lab
  Student Numbers:0-30
  Cost:£35 (+VAT)
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
  

• Nuffield Science Bursaries

  Unlike work experience schemes, students carry out projects which are well defined from the start and have an outcome that is achievable within the time available and which will make a contribution to the work of the host organisation.
  Additional Documentation Guidance for students 2010.doc Guidance for teachers 2010.doc Student application form 2010.doc

  When:July and August 2010
  Where:Research centres
  Student Numbers:70-80
  Cost:Bursary funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 12
  

• Primary Science and Maths Summer School (3 day course)

  Activities will include: ‘kitchen chemistry’, ‘bouncing balls’, ‘never ending towers’, ‘who am I?’ and other popular hands-on practical investigations. Chemists, mathematicians, and physicists will lead a wide variety of investigations, and participants will work in small groups supported by Imperial’s undergraduate mentors throughout the course - which will be ideally located in Imperial’s new Reach Out Lab.

  
  Additional Documentation Flyer_Primary Science Summer School_2nd - 4th Aug 2010.pdf

  When:2nd to 4th August 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:15-30
  Cost:£159 per person
  Year Group / Key Stage:Years 4, 5 & 6
  

• Primary Science and Maths Summer School II (2 day course)

  Students will be shown inspirational demonstrations and will take part in a variety of hands-on investigations, from exploration of states of matter, to colourful chemistry, and smelly biology! They will also use their maths knowledge be it through analysis of scientific experiment results, or through investigation of different forces at play. Chemists, mathematicians, and physicists will lead a wide variety of investigations, and participants will work in small groups supported by Imperial’s undergraduate mentors throughout the course - which will be ideally located in Imperial’s new Reach Out Lab. This course has activities which are differentiated from the 3 day Primary Science and Maths Summer School and also from Primary courses which have taken place earlier this year in the Reach Out Lab.

  LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING

  
  Additional Documentation Flyer_Primary Science Summer School_5th - 6th Aug 2010.pdf

  When:5th and 6th August 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:15-30
  Cost:£106 per person
  Year Group / Key Stage:Years 4, 5 & 6
  

• Primary Science Investigation - INSET

  The session will build capacity for teachers to be able to strategically question pupils and gear them toward effectively planning an investigation in a whole class context. This will be followed by a full day of practical activity with students and teachers to provide an opportunity to develop the skills introduced in the twilight session this will also be supported by our undergraduate scientist mentors.
  

  When:Available on request
  Where:In-school or other venue (cost indicated for 30 delegates)
  Student Numbers:0-0
  Cost:£700.00
  Year Group / Key Stage:Key Stage 1 and 2
  

• SAS | Student Associates Scheme

  Students spend 15 days in a school or college working alongside experienced teachers and assisting them in classroom teaching.
  Additional Documentation Application form 2010.doc

  When:Placements take place in schools in June/July 2010
  Where:In London Schools or by other arrangement
  Student Numbers:330-330
  Cost:Students and Schools receive a tax free bursary
  Year Group / Key Stage:University Students (UG/PG)
  

• September | HEFCE Triple Science 2010 | Residential

  

  For students who will be in Year 11 in September 2010. This 3-day course includes 2 nights in residence at Imperial College. Students gain an insight into learning at University, and will engage in a selection of practical Biology, Chemistry and Physics activities designed to support the Triple Science Curriculum.

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College.

  Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_HEFCE Triple Science 2010.pdf

  When:14th - 16th September 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:75-150
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
  

• Summer School | HEFCE Medical Sciences 2010 | Non residential

  Participants experience a diverse range of activities - for example from lectures on Cardiorespiratory response to exercise, and practical workshops relating to lungs, heart, blood vessels, living cells and STEM cells, robotic surgery and clinical skills. In addition there are sessions which support application to University and interviews.

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College

  Applications are closed as this course is full.

  
  

  When:12th - 16th July 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:50-60
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 12
  

• Summer School | HEFCE Robotics Engineering 2010 | Non Residential

  A 5 day course designed for students to experience learning at University and develop their knowledge and application of science and maths through completion of robotics challenges. 

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College

  Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_HEFCE Robotics 2010.pdf

  When:2nd to 6th August 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:50-60
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Years 9, 10 & 11
  

• Summer School | HEFCE Year 10 STEM 2010 | Residential

  This 5-day, 4-night residential course is aimed at providing an exciting and practical experience of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.  Participants all experience a taster of hands-on activity in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, Physics and Maths and Robotics across  the week. Within each session, they will work in teams with a University mentor to tackle challenges designed to apply science and maths knowledge in new problem-solving  contexts, build confidence and enhance learning and communication skills. Families and teachers are invited to the plenary presentations on the final day of the course.

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College

  Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_HEFCE Year 10 STEM 2010.pdf

  When:19th - 23rd July 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:110-140
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 10
  

• Summer School | HEFCE Year 11 MATHS 2010 | Residential

  This 5 day - 4 night course provides uplift from the KS4 curriculum to increase confidence , motivation and aspiration towards Higher Education. A broad range  of activities and challenges are explored in teams which relate to practical, theoretical and financial mathematics, for example unsolved mathmatical problems, codes and cryptography, and share trading.

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College.

  Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_HEFCE Maths 2010.pdf

  When:28th June - 2nd July 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:50-60
  Cost:Fully Funded
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
  

• Summer School | HEFCE Year 11 STEM 2010 | Residential

  Participants are allocated a STEM challenge following submission of preferences in advance of this 5 day - 4 night course. During the Summer School teams work on their investigations, then present their findings to an audience at the closing plenary presentations - to which families and teachers are invited. Subjects areas covered include Biology, Chemistry , Physics , Maths , Engineering ad Life Science.

  This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE.

  Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_HEFCE Year 11 STEM 2010.pdf

  When:5th - 9th July 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:80-100
  Cost:Free - fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
  

• Summer School | IMS Year 11 Maths | Residential

  At school, maths and science are separate subjects. But the further you progress with each of them, you will find that their relationship gets closer and closer. Imperial College is one of the world’s leading science and technology universities. At Imperial’s Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), specialists in biology, medicine, finance, and physical science work with mathematicians to use the power of maths to solve problems in the real world. The IMS Summer School is all about celebrating the work of the Institute, and breaking down those subject barriers. Activities include: Exploring space - launch real and virtual rockets, and plan a journey to the distant reaches of the Solar System Visit the space exhibition in the Science Museum and the new Planetarium at Greenwich Royal Observatory. Fusion power - explore the future of energy at Culham Fusion Laboratory. Climate change - learn about the Greenhouse Effect, and modelling global warming. Juggling - why is an empty juggling hand like a particle going backwards in time? Plus secret codes, games, and much more!
  

  When:12th - 16th July 2009
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:25-30
  Cost:Fully Funded by the Sutton Trust and Arcadia
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
  

• Summer School | Robotics 2010 | Non residential

  

  Participants work in teams to learn about the fascinating applications and latest research in Robotics, and will design and build their own robotic device to a challenge specification. Devices will compete as part of the final plenary exhibition of the course - to which families and teachers are invited.

  Applications are now open online via this website. This course can be paid for by Debit/Credit Card or Bank transfer. We will contact the primary parent/guardian for payment details when we have allocated a place to you.

   

   

   

  
  

  When:2nd to 6th August 2009
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:30-60
  Cost:£329 per student
  Year Group / Key Stage:Years 7-11
  

• Summer School | STEM World 2010 (for G&T students)

  This course welcomes G & T (Gifted and Talented) students from the UK and overseas to study at Imperial College - a world-class research institution - for one week or two. Students may choose to stay in residence during the week and across the middle weekend. Each week, participants select their preferred subject strand to attend (please see attached flyer with 'overview of strands' for further details):

  Week 1:

  • Beginners Chemistry with CSI (for ages 11 to 14)
  • Astrophysics  
  • Space Science and Robotics
  • Maths and Financial Modelling (for ages 15 and 16)
  • Medicine - NEW STRAND (for ages 15-16)

  Week 2:

  • Invention to Market (Business)
  • Space Science and Robotics
  • Maths (for ages 11 - 14)
  • Forensic Science
  • Chemistry Synthesis (for ages 15 and 16)
  • Physics (for ages 15 and 16)

  Each week, teams will  present the results of their investigative work to an audience of families and educators.

  
  Additional Documentation flyer_Imperial STEM World Summer School 2010 - Overview of Strands.pdf flyer_Imperial STEM World Summer School 2010.pdf Teacher G&T Declaration STEM World.pdf

  When:9th to 13th August, and/or 16th to 20th August 2010
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:100-150
  Cost:£329/wk; £749/wk (res); £295 middle weekend
  Year Group / Key Stage:Years 7 to 11
  

• Summer School | Westminster Year 12 G&T Sustainable Energy | Non Residential

  This Summer School will enable students to experience 3 days at Imperial College London where they will be supported by leading academics and  undergraduate student ambassadors.

   

  Students will choose one of two strands, both addressing the need for an effective “green energy” source, one biochemistry and one engineering.

   

  There will be joint lectures on the importance of clean energy and practical laboratory sessions where school students will be supported by Imperial College undergraduate mentors.

   

  There will be interactive sessions aimed at developing skills required for  entrance to prestigious Universities.  These will include:

  • Effective study skills
  • Advice on Exam Techniques
  • How to write a successful application to University
  
  Additional Documentation Application Form - WestminsterKC Y12 Summer School 2010.docx Flyer - WestminsterKC Y12 Summer School 2010.docx

  When:Tuesday 29th June - Thursday 1st July
  Where:Imperial College London
  Student Numbers:10-20
  Cost:Fully Funded for G&T and Students
  Year Group / Key Stage:Year 12