
Cambridge LaunchPad
@camb_launchpad
Inspiring, enthusing and educating young people in Cambridge to the world of STEM. Breaking down perceived barriers, perceptions and gender stereotypes in STEM.
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http://cambridge-launchpad.com/ 02-09-2014 08:30:25
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We have just arrived at Mills & Reeve for today's Railpen project day. Professionals from Socius, Bioregional, Skanska UK, Hoare Lea, AKT II, & AHMM will introduce students to the disciplines required to construct and design sustainable buildings. What a view!



We were so excited to host our first Cambridge LaunchPad Project Day for Year 9 students Northstowe Secondary College and Sawston Village College! From getting hands-on in Histology to viewing tumours in virtual reality, our aim was to introduce students to a range of STEM careers👩🔬👨🔬 shorturl.at/iVba0


Yesterday we were at Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge for an out-of-this-world project day with students from Kettlefields Primary School 🚀 Thank you to Dr. Matt Bothwell and Mark Hurn for sharing their knowledge and excitement of a career in astronomy 🛰 #LaunchIntoSTEM Matt Bothwell


Building bridges at Engineering Dept this morning with students from Coleridge Community College and Parkside Community College. Testing to destruction begins soon!

Testing bridges to destruction at Engineering Dept with Parkside Community College & Coleridge Community College

With #INWED24 just a few days away, we were excited to bring a selection of year 9 students from Coleridge Community College & Parkside Community College to Engineering Dept for our newest Project Day organised by Dr Jinx St.Léger. #LaunchIntoSTEM #Enhancedbyengineering #STEM #engineering Form the Future CIC



Wrapping up an inspiring academic year we thank our partners, schools, & students for their passion for #STEM / #STEAM Highlights: CRUK Cambridge Institute Railpen Sanofi Ninja Theory Illumina TTP @CostelloMedical CambridgeBS Engineering Dept Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge See you all next year! 🚀

Today, Cambridge Launchpad & Form the Future CIC came together to introduce young people to careers in STEAM at the Youth Fusion event in Haddenham. We had fun & engaging activities including creating DNA sequencing bracelets, making a spectroscope, & drawing and colouring your future.



🎮 It's #NationalVideoGamesDay, so let's #ThrowbackThursday to an incredible event with Ninja Theory! Cambridgeshire students had an unforgettable experience at this 2023 Project Day, where they got an insider's look at game development magic: ow.ly/paqB50SYvPy


🚀🌍 Happy #WorldSpaceWeek! We're celebrating by reflecting on our work with Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge. Students experience telescopes, space science, and create their own planets during our exciting project days. Proud to inspire the next generation of space explorers. ✨ #SpaceMatters


