Engineers Ireland Northern Region, in collaboration with STEAM Ambassadors NI, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Engineers Week 2024 Competition. This exciting competition is a key highlight of Engineers Week, which aims to inspire and engage Key Stage 1, 2, and 3 students across Northern Ireland in the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Engineers Week 2024, taking place from 4th-8th March 2024, is a celebration of innovation, creativity, and the limitless possibilities of STEAM education. The competition invites young minds aged 5-14 throughout Northern Ireland to explore the biggest challenges in STEAM and propose their innovative solutions.
The competition is open to Key Stage 1 (5-8 years old), Key Stage 2 (9-11 years old), and Key Stage 3 (12-14 years old) students across Northern Ireland.
Participants can express their ideas through posters, poems, essays, songs, designs – the more creative, the better!
Exciting prizes await the top entries in each age category including a classroom visit from The Science Room and £25 book voucher for the winning pupil of each category.
Frank Given, Chair of Engineers Ireland Northern Region said: “This competition is a wonderful opportunity for young learners to showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and passion for making a positive impact on the world through STEAM.
“There are exciting opportunities for corporate sponsors to get involved with Engineers Week 2024 and to make this exciting competition possible. Together, we are nurturing the next generation of innovators, engineers, and problem solvers.”
To participate, students and teachers can visit www.facebook.com/einr.steam to find complete competition details and submission guidelines.
About Engineers Week 2024
Engineers Week is an annual event that celebrates the contributions of engineers to society and encourages young minds to explore the world of engineering and STEAM. It provides hands-on learning opportunities, inspiring the next generation of engineers and problem solvers.
