Pumpernickel and Planetarium delights at Furness STEM

Visiting primary school pupils have been enthralled and entertained by the antics of crazy scientist Professor Pumpernickel at today’s Furness STEM Show at the Channelside campus.

The Prof makes it is mission to introduce children to the world of chemistry in his own inimitable outrageous style.

The pupils have also enjoyed a trip through outer space in a Planetarium brought by Lancaster University to inspire them into how science courses can lead into careers in outer space.

Schools taking part in Furness STEM include Askam, Burlington, Low Furness, Pennington, Barrow Island, Cambridge Primary, Greengate Juniors, Ormsgill, Chetwynde, George Romney, Lindal and Marton, Croftlands, Sacred Heart, St James’, South Walney, Holy Family, St Pius, Newbarns, Victoria Academy, Dowdales, Walney, Furness Academy and St Bernard’s.

The Furness STEM Show is a new event for schools and for the public, organised by Furness Education & Skills Partnership (FESP), sponsored by BAE Systems and the Royal Academy of Engineering and held at Furness College. It delivers a host of activities for primary age children to discover and be inspired by STEM subjects and activities.

Some 26 organisations are taking part in the interactive event including BAE Systems, Oxley, Bender, GSK, Siemens Energy, and other exciting technology companies.

The FESP & UlverSTEM team are expecting over 1,500 attendees over the two days.

UlverSTEM was Ulverston’s first STEM educational event for families with children 6-16 years of age. Organised by a group of local volunteers who previously hosted two successful events at the Coronation Hall, UlverSTEM presents an opportunity for young people and their families to discover and be excited about the prospect and opportunities that STEM subjects can offer in terms of education and a career.

The Tuesday evening community session is open to the public from 4.30pm – 7pm.