Led by the University of Birmingham, this project aims to upskill early career engineers from the Discover Materials Ambassador network in digital and visual communication to inspire the next generation of materials engineers. Engineers will engage with 11–14-year-old school pupils to understand their perception of materials science and engineering, co-creating a graphical illustration of this exciting field of engineering and developing videos and curriculum-linked resources.
These will be showcased at outreach events, including the Cheltenham Science Festival and made freely available online. This project will upskill these Engineers, inspire the next generation, and leave a legacy of public engagement and reusable teaching materials.
A group photo of the team with a big sign saying "Materials Science"