Watch as thousands of children enjoy STEMFest at the Beacon of Light
Children have been learning about careers in science, engineering, technology and maths at the STEMFest event at the Beacon of Light.
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00:00Okay then, can you just give me an overview of what today's event is all about then?
00:16So this is STEM Fest, it's a 3 day hands on STEM event all for young people and all of
00:22them companies from around the North East in the STEM sector.
00:25And what are some of the activities the kids get to do today then?
00:29So there's loads of hands on activities, so we've got virtual reality headsets, we've
00:32got people making paper wind turbines, we've got a mobile planetarium, we've got a flight
00:38simulator which British Airways has brought along, so lots of stuff to get involved with.
00:43And is the reason for today's event to try and get more kids looking at STEM as a future
00:47career?
00:48Yes, today's all about inspiring the next generation, so we have a thousand young people
00:52in the building today and we will have the same tomorrow on the third day and it's all
00:56about showcasing what opportunities are available to our young people in this region.
01:01There's lots of women representing the various companies, is that to also sort of break down
01:06your gender stereotypes of girls going into some of these fields?
01:09Yes, so we're really conscious that there tend to be more males in this sector than
01:14females, so today we've got lots of exhibitors who've got female employees who are on the
01:19stands today engaging with the young people so that our young people, particularly the
01:24girls, can see what they potentially could be because they can see someone like them.
01:30Wait and then once more, pick it up and you're finished.
01:34Once more.
01:39Yeah, well done, come and have a look.
01:53Okay then, will you tell me one of the activities you've done so far today?
01:56Sure, so on the lower part we did something about water pollution and how there's loads
02:06of germs in the water and bacteria.
02:10And Lucy, have you enjoyed what you've done so far?
02:12Yes, I've really enjoyed the designing part of it.
02:17And are you interested in doing a career in science or engineering when you're older?
02:21Yeah, probably some of the stupid maths.
02:24Is that your favourite subject?
02:25Yeah.
02:26And Jessica, have you had a look downstairs yet?
02:28Yeah, we've got to try on a VR and see the perspective of someone working for the wind turbines in Towson.
02:40Are you considering when you're older going into a career in science or engineering or maths?
02:44I was thinking about being an astronomer.
02:47Right, so you're going to have a look at the planetarium?
02:49Yes.
02:51And what have you found today so far?
02:53Brilliant.
02:54What's been the best thing about it?
02:56When I went on to the EA Sports, is it?
03:00Yeah, the EA Sports.
03:02Good.
03:03I think.
03:04Are you thinking about a career in a STEM subject?
03:07Science, maths, technology, engineering, yeah?
03:09It's always fun to get out and do something different outside of the classroom.
03:12Oh, it definitely was a lot of fun.
03:15Two, one.