We Can Be: Engineers, 17 October.

Join schools across Bolton for an empowering 50 minute digital event bringing engineering into your classroom. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet real life motorsport engineer, take part in engaging activities and have the opportunity to put your questions to our special guest Em Platt.

We Can Be: Engineers is a partnership with RAF Youth STEM and Manchester University. The mission is to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators, aviators and engineers. Two schools that complete engineering challenges will also get the chance to attend a half day engineering workshop at Manchester University on 4 December 2024.

These events are for schools in Bolton only and are aimed at Key Stages 2 and 3 classes.

Click on the buttons below to register your class for the events on Thursday 17 October:

Em Platt

Em is currently employed as a Composite Technician at the University of Bolton, where she is also pursuing a part-time PhD in the field of composites. Additionally, Em contributes to the TOCA Technical team for the British Touring Car Championship on weekends. Em holds a degree in Automotive Performance Engineering and a masters  in Engineering management from the University of Bolton. During her studies, she participated in the university’s internship program, which led to a placement with the British Touring Car Championship and the opportunity to work on a historic F1 car. Even before university, Em was able to get involved in motorsport through the Greenpower Educational Trust Challenge with CAUC during high school

Email engineer@big-ideas.org if you have any questions.