DAY 1, Science Festival

Actually, it is day 3 but today was my first day as a STEM Ambassador this year, monday 24.10.11. It was a fun day and I spent all of it on the info desk second floor. There were a couple of chemistry events going on but I never got the opportunity to see them. The theme for us was computing and we had a chance to look around before the doors opened at 10am. The BBC events were fantastic especially being on a tv screen and then covering yourself up with a sheet which makes you appear invisible. It works with green and as our t-shirts are green it worked with them too, great fun! Also possible to conduct a classical orchestra and dance to given steps. Outside of this room, was a robot demo, some outdated pc's being repaired and then sent to schools in Africa which I think is awesome. Also some 3D objects to look at on screen and augmented reality with Marvin the paranoid android sitting on a sofa. Also one room had a programming for beginners sessions going on and there were 2 computer related talks today. Around 1.45pm there was a fire alarm which unfortunately disrupted things abit and we had a fire drill first thing when we arrived. When I say we, I only saw 3 volunteers today including myself :( Just 2 of us there for the whole day but I do sincerely hope that no more drop out and I get to meet new volunteers. It would be nice to see old faces too though I have the memories. I managed to take a few photo's of todays events and I lookforward tomorrow when I am working the afternoon session and then doing my first ever evening one. I'll report on this afterwards xxx

Manchester Science Festival 2011!

Well its that time of year again, and I am excited to resurrect my role as a STEM Ambassador at this years festival. It all begins tomorrow saturday 22nd October for 9 days until 30th October. I am even more excited as 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry so I anticipate that there will be an abundance of chemistry events at this festival :) Looking forward to being involved, seeing the STEM Management team and also working with old faces and new. It will be fab as ever. Here is this years festival programme:

http://www.manchestersciencefestival.com/

Personally I am involved in this from Monday onwards, but will no doubt visit MOSI over the weekend myself. Anyway, whenever, I hope to see you there. Lets have fun! xxx