ESBE hosted a one day event earlier this week for local teens, encouraging them to take a closer look at how water supply networks are built.
Around forty 16-year-olds studying for the Engineering Diploma at Lambeth Academy, Clapham and The Charter School, Herne Hill spent the day in one of the engineering labs at London South Bank University (LSBU) building their own networks with the help of Thames Water, LSBU staff and Student Ambassadors.
The event, in conjunction with Thames Water and the London Engineering Project (LEP), challenged the participants to plan, design, build and test their very own water supply networks around a mock up of a town. They were encouraged to work together to tackle any unexpected problems and work within a 'budget'.
ESBE Pro Dean, Dr Rob Best said: "The aim was to stimulate interest in youngsters by doing engineering-type projects that are fun to do and illustrate the breadth of engineering. A worthwhile exercise, especially as these teenagers are our future civil, chemical and mechanical engineers."
The LEP has been set up to promote science, technology, engineering and maths to young people in line with the government's ten year plan for science and innovation with support from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
Posted: 26 October 2009
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