(copy) Calmast STEMreach 

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➙ Increase students’ enjoyment of problem solving ➙ Increase their confidence in problem solving ➙ Improve their ability in problem solving

STEMReach Maths Ireland Problem Solving and Puzzle Fair

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Developed in conjunction with Calmast, secondary schools, teachers and industry. The STEMreach programme delivers a wide array of modules including:

Problem Solving Chemistry Maths Physics Plastics Healthcare ➙Cancer ➙Eyesight ➙Multiple Sclerosis

Peer learning: 15-16 year olds work with 11-13 year olds

Primary &amp; secondary schools linked with industry and 3rd level education

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Strengthens communication skills, contributes to the participants’ personal development and significantly builds their STEM awareness

Module devised by Colette Kearney at Mount Sion C.B.S. Waterford

Multiple Sclerosis: Paired Science with Sanofi

STEMreach Paired Science pairs one TY secondary pupil and one primary pupil in science investigation. Initially the TY students take part in a STEM training programme developed by Calmast dealing with child safety, Health and Safety and communicating science effectively. Over the course of six weeks, the pair work together with the older pupils taking the lead to teach their primary partners about a defined topic. Such as learning about the local pharma company Sanofi, a specific illness and a pharmaceutical product that Sanofi produce to treat the illness. The students also learnt about health and safety and did some science investigations.

MS Paired Science Waterford 2017

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The object of the game is to move all of the disks from the first pole to the third, one disk at a time, without ever placing a larger disk on a smaller disk.

STEMreach participants typically begin with this module. During the 6 week programme secondary students:

&nbsp;Develop strategies and create a physical model

Students visit WIT to learn about different STEM careers and local industry

Present this to primary pupils in Puzzle Fair

Work out problem solving strategy with primary pupils

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In 2019 over 2000 students participated in the STEMreach sustained engagement programme.

STEMreach is a 6 week modular programme developed in conjunction with TY students and younger peers. Each module deals with a specific topic which creates links between STEM, industry and higher education. With over 2000 students participating annually.

Participants develop skills, abilities and confidence in STEM

➙ To foster and grow STEM skills &nbsp;➙ To develop knowledge and awareness of STEM career opportunities and industries in the locality &nbsp;➙ To improve communication and social skills &nbsp;➙ To build confidence in themselves and their capabilities &nbsp;➙ To use creativity, imagination and initiative

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Local authorities, industry, academia and public representatives.

Art Installation at Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford

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This programme makes the TY students aware of the technology used in industry and the degree courses they could look at taking leading to careers in industry in the region. Joe Dowling, R&amp;D Director Bausch and Lomb

This programme encourages the students to become keen problem solvers, which they can apply to all aspects of their lives they really enjoy. Alice Carthy, St Ursula’s Primary School Waterford

Sustained Engagement Programme

Plastics: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

This module explores the science of plastic and the environmental impact it has on our lives and our future. Guided by scientists and local artist Rachel Smith, transition year students from Presentation Secondary School Waterford worked with Presentation Primary 6th Class pupils to explore these issues through a scientific and creative lens.

Plastic: The Good The Bad and The Ugly

Developed in conjunction with Calmast, Creative Ireland, Garter Lane Arts Centre and Waterford City and County Council 

Secondary School Students

48 % of secondary students believed that their communication skills had improved.

89 % of primary pupils believed that their problem solving ability had improved.

Schools came together in a 'Giant Paired-Science Class' to celebrate and collaborate with each other at the end of their programme.

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TY students research a topic in collaboration with Bausch and Lomb. They compile activities and develop a lesson plan exploring the background and theory, which they will then use to deliver a class on their chosen topic to primary school pupils.

Activity developed by TY students to teach primary pupils about eyesight

•What are the different components of the eye? •How do we see? How does the eye work? •What is the blind spot? •What is colour blindness? •How do lenses work and how do contact lenses correct your eyesight?

Be careful with this one!

The old town of Königsberg has seven bridges

Can you take a walk through the town, crossing each bridge once and only once?

Through the programme the students were able to see the many opportunities available to them in their own region. Aoife Maher, Deputy Principal St Angela’s Ursuline Secondary School Waterford

Great for the primary and secondary school students from different socio economic groups to work together – its mutually beneficial. 

Brian Partridge, Home School Liaison Officer St Saviour’s NS Waterford&nbsp;

STEMreach: Eye Health with Bausch and Lomb

During the six week STEMreach programme, TY students visited Bausch and Lomb to learn how different departments work together to create and distribute their products. As well as the impact they have on society and the world around them.

•Eyesight •Chemistry •Microbiology •Engineering •Maintenance •Logistics •Finance •Health and Safety

Topics explored by students during their visit to Bausch and Lomb

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