In 2008 IChemE is launching a global meeting at the NEC in Birmingham. The main purpose of the event is to provide a forum for professional engineers and scientists to debate, network, learn, engage and promote.
On Tuesday 28th October, IChemE is dedicating an afternoon of talks and demonstrations entitled ‘whynot shape the future?’ aimed at A level students to inform them of the benefits of a career in Chemical Engineering. Entry to this event is FREE to students and their teachers.
The schedule will be as follows:
12:00
Registration
12:30
Lunch Break – A sandwich lunch will be provided for all delegates
13:00
Don’t let your fears get in the way of your dreams – chemical engineering in outer space. Al Sacco, NASA Astronaut & Chemical Engineer
13:30
Why Chocolate Bars Need Chemical Engineers
Dr Rachel Cooke, Cadbury
14:00
Break
14:30
BP – Beyond Petroleum – the benefits of a career with a global energy company.
15:00
Custard bombs and other chemical science adventures - Cogent
15:30
End, and opportunity to look round the exhibition and take part in the Ferrari Pitstop Challenge
To book places for your school please click here for a booking form.
If your school is unable to attend due to the half term holiday but you have students that are still
interested in attending, please contact:
Claire Cooke - ccooke@icheme.org