The prestigious Engineering Inspirations Education Showcase took place at the Yorkshire Air Museum on Tuesday 5th July. A record number of 115 projects were entered by students from schools all across the region. This is nearly double that of last year, which itself was a record year, and shows how strongly the event has fired the imagination of students and teachers.
The event was attended by high profile guest speaker, Sir Peter Williams, CBE FREng. FRS, Chairman of the U.K. Engineering and Technology Board and the National Physical Laboratory. Sir Peter is also currently the joint patron of WISE (Women into Science and Engineering).
There were a number of activities for students to get involved in as they awaited the results of the judging. These included the DigiBus, miniature locomotive, the solar boat challenge, making and launching paper rockets and planes, the final of the regional Mechathlon (mechanical athlete!) challenge, and to the amusement of the students, even teacher challenges were organised!
The overall winner this year, taking the Sir George Cayley Cup to Harrogate Granby High School, was Rose-Marie Almond, whose external remote control for an electric wheelchair won the GSPK sponsored Control Systems award in the 15-16 year old category.
Rose-Marie Almond, Overall Winner, Engineering Inspirations 2005, accepting her prize from Sir Peter Williams and Ian Reed
The event was organised by NYBEP and sponsored by the Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire, along with many other businesses and organisations.
Click here to see all the entries for the 2005 event.
Winners
Investigative Project (11-14) (jointly awarded), sponsored by Nestlé
One Minute Timer
A device to measure one minute
Andy SwinsonInvestigative Project (11-14) (jointly awarded), sponsored by Nestlé
One Minute Timer
A device to measure one minute
Maria StirkInvestigative Project (15-16), sponsored by Nestlé
Ergo 3000
Ergonomic digital camera
Gavin LawrenceInvestigative Project (16+), sponsored by Nestlé
Stackable Stool
A compact stacking stool system suitable for use in a variety of enviroments with a sculptural element
Annabel VarleyProduct Innovation (11-14), sponsored by Portakabin
Soap Box 4
The brief was- design and make a model of a soapbox cart. Test how far it will travel from a launching ramp, modify design and try again. Using knowledge gained from this exercise, design and make a soapbox cart maximum size of 1000 x 600mm. The soapbox cart must have an animal theme and be capable of carrying a person.
Radika Kumbhani India Smith Charlotte BlakeleyProduct Innovation (15-16), sponsored by Portakabin
Vision 3000 Computer Desk
Modern flat-packed computer workstation
Jack SmithProduct Innovation (16+), sponsored by Portakabin
Sculptural Coat Rack
AQ functional storage system with an emphasis on aesthetics for a modern public environment.
Tess QuintonEngineering Solution (11-14), sponsored By REME
A candle holder project
Designed by the pupils and made for less than 50p. There was a mixture of materials available with a price for each piece
Chris Peace Graeme Warnes Tyler Robinson Lloyd Woolacot Aimee Nichols Jane WallaceEngineering Solution (15-16), sponsored By REME
Portakabin Lift and Store
Lifting device that can be easily stored
James Edmondson
Green Power CarGraphic Product (11-14), sponsored By SETPoint
Commercial Signage
Working with local industry to provide signage
Group ProjectGraphic Product (15-16), sponsored By SETPoint
Desktop Lighting
Using a building to inspire a contemporary desktop light. Demonstrates use of CAD/CAM with acrylic and wood
Luke DalbyGraphic Product (16+), sponsored By SETPoint
Low cost housing project
There has been a lot of press regarding the difficulty if finding low cost housing for young people. I found an appropriate plot of land and designed some modern low cost communal living spaces. I have produced a model of this design
James HallControl Systems (11-14), sponsored by GSPK Corporate Services Ltd
Dalek
For a school activity day we required a dalek. I built this dalek in my own time during lunches etc. I have sourced and modified plans and images to produce this dalek which I am going to use on our activity day 1st July.
Amber ThiaraControl Systems (15-16), sponsored by GSPK Corporate Services Ltd
Wheelchair remote
External radio control for electric wheelchair (electronics & case DIY)
Rose-Marie AlmondControl Systems (11-14), sponsored by GSPK Corporate Services Ltd
Symptom Recorder
Records how patient feels throughout the day
James GilbertSustainability Award (11-14), sponsored By Dial Solutions
Water Power
Using water to generate electricity
Edward Jaundrell Freddie BlakeSustainability Award (15-16), sponsored By Dial Solutions
Recycan
Recycling project
Group ProjectSustainability Award (16+), sponsored By Dial Solutions
Sustainable Refridgerator
A product that will keep goods cool without using a power source.
Emily CumminsEnterprise Challenge (11-14), sponsored by North Yorkshire TEC Memorial Fund
Client Aid - Visually Impaired
Robin Lavery Emma Walker Rebecca Hartley Emma Dixon Charlotte Haunch Smith Megan PaulEnterprise Challenge (15-16), sponsored by North Yorkshire TEC Memorial Fund
Automatic advertisement for an iPod
Automatic advertisement for promoting iPods.
David Stretton-DownesEnterprise Challenge (16+), sponsored by North Yorkshire TEC Memorial Fund
Laundry Sprung Management System
Catherine GibbinsYORTEK Award For Schools (11-14), sponsored by YORTEK
Bazil the DJ
Basil is a mechanical DJ using mechanisms such as cranks he will spin his two decks and nod his head. Bazil will be made and proportioned out of steel cans.
Zoe AndrewsYORTEK Award For Schools (15-16), sponsored by YORTEK
PIC controlled model of a bobcat digger
Pc controlled model of a Bobcat Digger to promote Bobcats
Robert WilsonYORTEK Award For Schools (16+), sponsored by YORTEK
Interactive Play Station tv snappy
Wood/seating play area in the shape of a crocodile for the disabled "snappy organisation"
Lucy WalkerGeorge Cayley Cup for the Overall Winner, Engineering Inspirations 2005, sponsored by Creative Minds and Yorkshire Air Museum
Wheelchair remote
External radio control for electric wheelchair (electronics & case DIY)
Rose-Marie Almond