STEM courses and outreach

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STEM courses and

outreach

What STEM can do for you:

courses and outreach at the

University of Sheffield

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Claire Wilkinson

Faculty of Science

[email protected]

Sue Armstrong

Faculty of Engineering

[email protected]

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• Entry requirements and making the right

choices

• Types of degree available

• Typical Career pathways

• Outreach opportunities and events for

schools.

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Typical entry requirements

• AAA – ABB at Sheffield

• Check online prospectus!

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Student should consider their:

Interest:

self motivated study

Ability:

Make realistic choices but think about

different scenarios on results day.

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A level subject choices

• Y11 decisions are crucial

• Dropping key subjects limits choice further

down the line

• A low grade can be as limiting as no grade

– the ability needs to be there

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A Levels: Biology,

Chemistry, Spanish

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

Biomedical Science

Neuroscience

Physiology

Pharmacology

Biology

Zoology

Ecology

Conservation biology

Environmental science

• A levels: Biology,

English, History

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

Biomedical Science

Neuroscience

Physiology

Pharmacology

Biology

Zoology

Ecology

Conservation biology

Environmental science

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A-levels:

Maths, Physics, Music

• Aerospace Engineering

• Automatic Control & Systems

• Bioengineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electronic & Electrical Engineering

• Material Science & Engineering

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A-levels:

Physics, Chemistry, Music

• Aerospace Engineering

• Automatic Control & Systems

• Bioengineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electronic & Electrical Engineering

• Material Science & Engineering

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A-levels:

Maths, Chemistry, Music

• Aerospace Engineering

• Automatic Control & Systems

• Bioengineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science

• Electronic & Electrical Engineering

• Material Science & Engineering

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BTEC

Engineering and Computer Science

First year entry - Varies - Generally D*DD plus A level maths

Electrical – DDD plus a maths test

Physics

– first year entry – not accepted

Chemistry

– DDD with specified units

Maths

– DDD with distinction in maths units

Biology

- DDD in a relevant subject + A Level Biology grade A

Foundation Year

– DDD (including a distinction in further maths)

and a minimum of Grade B in GCSE Maths and Science

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ACCESS

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Choosing a University

• Not all Universities offer all courses

• Courses with the same name or same

UCAS code at different Universities are

not the same content

• Look at detail of course content & teaching

• Choosing a home as well as course

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3 and 4 year courses

• BSc or BEng vs MEng, MPhys etc

• 4

th

year more research and careers focus

• Individual research projects

• Professional accreditation

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• 60% of graduate careers don’t ask for a

specific degree

• Most scientific careers do

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Chemistry graduates from Sheffield

:

BT

Professional graduate scheme

Becker’s industrial coatings

Development chemist

Centrica

Commercial analyst

Croda international

Commercial development programme

Dept for Energy

Civil service fast stream

Ernst & Young

Auditor

GSK

Physical analyst

KPMG

Trainee chartered accountant

Proctor and Gamble

Research chemist

Tata Steel

Graduate trainee (metallurgy)

United biscuits

Procurement management

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Chemistry Profile

• Rob Grace

• MChem Chemistry with a year in

Australia.

• Fuels development technologist for

BP

“

I find new molecules to add to petrol,

testing the modified fuels in different

engines to demonstrate the benefits

and then translating the results of the

test work into marketing claims.

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AXA

Trainee actuary

Acturis

Technical business analyst

Ernst & Young

Audit associate

Health protection agency

Regional epidemiologist

Capita

Pensions analyst

Intel

Software architect

JP Morgan

Business analyst

Norsk Hydro

Research scientist

Nuclear decommissioning authority

Mathematical modeller

Price Waterhouse Cooper

Trainee Risk Assessor

Yorkshire building society

Capital framework analyst

University of York

Management information analyst

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• Jayne Sales

• BSc Maths with study in Europe

• MSc Statistics (distance learning)

• PWC Sydney

• I use statistics to help companies

understand their ‘big data’ so that they

can make marketing decisions.

Sheffield DWP (Distance learning)

Dunhumby, London (Tesco clubcard data)

PWC, Syndey - insight analyst

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Advanced Manufacturing Research

Centre

Dynamics engineer

Atkins

Graduate trainee systems engineer

BAE systems

Graduate engineering

BP

Petrochemical physicist

Addenbrookes hospital

Trainee Medical Physicist

Grant Thornton

Audit associate

Hexcel (Carbon fibre composites)

Research scientist

Rolls Royce

Mechanical design engineer

TATA steel

Trainee metallurgist

Thales (electronics)

Graduate acoustics engineer

Defence Science and Technology

Laboratory

Defence analyst

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6/4/2015 © The University of Sheffield / Department of Marketing and Communications

Helen: MPhys Physics, followed by PhD.

• Project engineer for e2v

• Global company specialising in high

performance imaging components

and semiconductor technology.

• Cameras and components for space

and earth observation imaging,

science and life science imaging,

ophthalmology and dental x-ray

systems.

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Biomedical Science graduates:

• Graduate entry to medical school

• University research

• Clinical research associate

• Teaching

• Microbiologist

• Science editor

• Accountancy

• Medical sales

• Hospital dietician

• Mental health nurse

• Radiographer

• Pilates instructor

• Forensic toxicologist

• Clinical embryologist

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Biology/Zoology:

• Conservation officer

• Nature reserve manager

• Science teacher

• Accountant

• Clinical research associate in NHS hospital

• Forest schools trainer

• IT consultant

• Microbiologist for food manufacturer

• Project manager for sustainable fuels initiative

• Editorial assistant for biological magazine

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What makes you stand out to an

employer:

• Degree

• Work Experience

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Emerging technologies!

Physics graduates of 2016 will be employed by

industries that don’t as yet exist.

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Engineering departments and

careers

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The Faculty of Engineering

Seven departments:

Automatic Control and Systems Engineering,

Chemical & Biological Engineering,

Civil and Structural Engineering,

Computer Science,

Electronic and Electrical Engineering,

Materials Science and Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering

Two interdisciplinary areas:

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Chemical and Biological

Engineering

Change raw

chemicals into

products that we

can use

Develop alternative

technologies to combat

• acid rain

• lead pollution

• greenhouse effect

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Civil and Structural

Engineering

• Bridges

• Dams

• Towers

• Roads

• Tunnels

• Water supply

systems

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Computer Science

Course combinations

• Computer Science

• Computer Science with Mathematics

• Physics with Computer Science

• Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science

• Enterprise Computing: Information Technology Management for

Business

• Information Technology Management for Business

Genesys Solutions

Student-run commercial IT company

• run by 4th Year undergraduates and Masters students

• The students are responsible for all aspects of the company

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Genesys Solutions

Student-run commercial IT company

• run by 4th Year undergraduates and Masters students

• The students are responsible for all aspects of the

company

• from the pricing of contracts to maintaining their

own intranet

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Electrical and Electronic

Engineering

• Renewable energy

sources

• Building services

• Power generation

• Transport networks

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Automatic Control & Systems

Engineering

• Brings together:



computing



electronics



mechanics



aeronautics



biomechanics

Ensures that the system is designed so that all components

interact together in an effective way.

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Engineering Materials

Materials Science and Engineering is key to most

of today’s technology

•lightweight alloys for aircraft

•superconductors for whole

body scanners

•implants for human body

repairs

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Bioengineering is a new field of engineering that

uses engineering expertise to analyse and solve

problems in biology and medicine.

Bioengineering

Replacement parts are designed,

tested and manufactured by

Materials Engineers using a variety

of materials which attempt to

mimic the mechanical behaviour of

the original natural part.

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Mechanical

Engineering

Mechanical Engineers design,

produce, market

• power stations

• scientific instruments

• space craft

• car plant

• heart valves

• Sports equipment

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Aerospace Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Materials

• Computer Science

• Electronic and Electrical

Engineering

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What will I earn?

Starting graduate salaries:

University of Sheffield – Faculty of Engineering

average starting salaries 2013/14

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Examples

• Student is interested in forensic science

• Student interested in medicine but unlikely to achieve a place

• Student interested in computer games design

• Student wants to study engineering but has no physics

• Student wants to study Chemistry but not taking Maths

• Student interesting in Biology courses and considering dropping

Chemistry

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Info and events for school

students

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Local initiatives:

• Discover STEM

• 2 year widening participation project

• Approx 60 students per year from across

the region

• Subject taster sessions

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Discover STEM

• Practical workshops, master

classes and mini lectures

• Maths and Science revision

sessions

• Information on student finance and

financial support

• Invitations to Open Days and

departmental talks

• Opportunity to meet and work with

current Science, Maths and

Engineering students

• Practical guidance on applying to

university and tips on writing an

effective personal statement

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STEM event for Year 12’s

• University Options in Science, Maths

and Engineering 2015

• 8 July 2015

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• Science and Engineering champions:

team of

undergraduates who can visit your school to talk

to students.

• Women in Engineering day

21 June – Winter

Gardens

• Y9-11 girls event

- day of activities and mini

lectures in March - NSEW

• Maths activities – lectures, problem classes,

STEP preparation

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How can students find out

more about engineering?

Year 11 – Arkwright Scholarships

See website - http://www.arkwright.org.uk/

Year 11 students intending to take maths, science and DT A levels

can apply to be Arkwright Scholars

Year 12 – Headstart Summer Schools

See website - http://www.etrust.org.uk/headstart.cfm

Year 12 students studying maths and science A levels can apply –

NOTE – apply by January of year 12.

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Other sources of information

• STEM Explore

• www.stemexplore.co.uk

Student profiles, videos, graduate profiles, week in

the life….

• Wall of Women

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Thank you!

University Open Days

18th June,

10 and 11 July,

5 September,

24 October.