TechFest’s ever popular Eureka Day is back as part of this year’s festival, giving youngsters the chance to take part in interactive science, technology, engineering and maths activities.
Sponsored by Chevron, this fun and interactive event is split across two locations and days, providing visitors with the chance to get hands-on experiences during a variety of workshops.
The first Eureka Day will be held at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum at Aden Country Park in Mintlaw on Saturday, August 31, from 10.15am to 4pm.
This will be followed by a session at The Bettridge Centre in Newtonhill on Sunday, September 1, from 1pm to 4pm.
Suitable for all ages, young people will have the opportunity to learn about STEM through interesting talks, shows, puzzles and problem-solving challenges.
Both Eureka Days will encourage youngsters to join in with STEM madness and take part in practical demonstrations, while in Roxy and her Rock Pool Friends, the audience will meet the Laughing Limpet, the Boring Barnacles and the Creepy Crab.
Children will also join the TechFest team at the popular Slime Academy and explore different ways to make slime.
One of the aims of TechFest 2019, which is supported by joint principal funders BP and Shell, is to engage young people in the four main STEM subjects and encourage them to go on to follow a career which utilises these skills by demonstrating that they are both fun and relevant in day to day life.
Sarah Chew, managing director of TechFest said: “Eureka moments are encountered daily in the world of STEM and this series is a great opportunity for young people to experience the thrills involved in this type of career.
“Offering youngsters the chance to take part in hands on experiments and learn about our city’s history will generate skills and knowledge which can be applied in the future.
“We’re very grateful to Chevron for sponsoring this series, their continued support allows us to inspire children in an engaging way, promoting a career in an innovative industry.”
Greta Lydecker, managing director, Chevron Upstream Europe, said: “Our industry is driven by technological advancement and it Is the ‘aha’ or eureka moments that often develop into more innovative and efficient ways to safely explore for and produce oil and gas.
“By supporting initiatives like TechFest’s Eureka Series we hope to encourage and inspire the next generation of industry professionals that can drive our industry forward with their game changing ideas.”
With a theme of Made in Aberdeen, TechFest’s new programme of workshops, shows and presentations will run until September 28, at venues across the city.
Rhys Purvin (10), Kallie Laing (9) and Zoe Ross (7). Front row (left -right): Jordan Garioch (7) and Ava Ross (10)