The Big Bang South West

The Big Bang South West 2012

More than 2000 people visited The Big Bang South West yesterday (Thursday 28 June 2012) to marvel at the fascinating science, technology, engineering and maths on display at The University of Exeter's Streatham campus.

Over 50 local and national organisations helped make the event a success, letting students know where studying science, engineering, technology and maths could take them as well as telling them about the latest developments or technology in their field.

More than 200 students demonstrated the projects they entered for competitions including the National Science & Engineering Competition and the CREST Awards. You can see the results from the day’s award ceremony below.

The day finished with a glitzy award ceremony at the University’s Northcott Theatre where judges revealed their top choices and handed out over 30 prizes to students, hosted by a few of the UK’s top scientific brains; Dr Lewis Dartnell, Dr Hal, and Simon Watt, who also performed entertaining shows at the Fair.

At the ceremony, 10 bright young sparks were even nominated to compete nationally at The Big Bang Fair in March 2013 at ExCeL, London.

Below is a list of the award-winners; we congratulate you for your great ideas and hard work!

STEM Ambassador Contribution Award (non students):

In recognition for their contribution in promoting STEM subjects and careers to young people, were awarded to:

Nick Cox, Cornwall Council
Peter Shrubsall, Organisation
Felicity Liggins, The Met Office
James Wilson, City College Plymouth
Kenn Gibbs, STEM Ambassador

Communication and Presentation Prizes:

These awards recognise students effective communications of their project idea.

Best Communicator prize Science and Maths (Sponsored by South West Water)
Honiton Community College: Chickens Projects
Best Communicator prize Technology and Engineering (Sponsored by Exeter College)
Bishops Wordsworth: Bikers Project
 

Best Product (Sponsored by TDK Lambda):

Awarded for projects designed and made for a specific market

Junior Category

Redland Green: Food and Sports Project

Intermediate Category
Braunton School and Community College: Sea Themed Play Matt

Senior Category
Ivybridge Community College: Rocky Rockpool Kit

Backing Young Devon (Sponsored by Devon County Council):

The prizes are awarded to 5 projects showing innovation and marketability.

Kingsbridge Academy: Contemporary Chair Project
Braunton School and Community College: Birdfeeder Project
Braunton School and Community College: Motorbike Repair Stand Project
King Edward VI Community College: All-Terrain Camera Support Project
King Edward VI Community College: Roll-Up Lounger Project

Young Engineer for Britain Excellence Award (Sponsored by Young Engineers):

Kingsbridge Academy: Lazer-Cut Furniture Project

CREST Awards (Sponsored by Interserve):

CREST Creativity in a project, process or outcome
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy: Anti-Collision Robotic Car

CREST Enthusiasm and understanding in a real world context
Warminster School: The Remarkable Penguin Project

STEM CLUBS (Sponsored by EDF Energy):

STEM clubs allow participants to explore, investigate and discover STEM subjects.

Best STEM Club Group Project
Teign School
Best Presented STEM club stand
Oakhampton College

STEMburst Prize (Sponsored by Devon County Council):

Awarded to an individual who is clearly bursting with enthusiasm about STEM.

Lucy Taylor from Ballard School

Devon Rotary Young Technologist Award (Sponsored by Devon Rotary):

Resistant materials A-Level:
Robert Guppy, Queen Elizabeth Community College: Winner
Richard Makie, Braunton School and Community College: Runner Up
 

Product Design & Graphics A Level:
Fredrick Coulton of King Edward VI Community College, Totnes

Product Design GCSE:
Will Hartnell, Braunton School and Community College

Overall Winner:
Fredrick Coulton of King Edward VI Community College, Totnes

National Science & Engineering Competition (NSEC):

Winners nominated to compete nationally at The Big Bang Fair 2013.

Kingsbridge Academy: Lazer-Cut Furniture Project
Richard Lander: Racing Green Project
Ballard School: Science of Computer Games Project
Kingsbridge Academy: Contemporary Chair Project
St Cuthburt Mayne School: Crazy Chemicals Project
Godolphin School: Radioactivity Simulator Project
Maiden Beech Academy: Clean Pennies Project
Uffculme School: Blowing Bubbles Project
Braunton School and Community College: Deckchair Project

Photography: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle

For more information about The Big Bang South West or the Devon Education Business Partnership on contact Emma Walter on emma.walter@devonebp.org.uk or call 01392 215501.