About the competition - Environmental Sciences
The competition is intended to raise skills and awareness in the science and engineering
disciplines required to solve complex socio-economic issues. This includes climate change and the
shortage of essential resources including water and energy.
Competitors will be expected to analyse scientific information and data and to provide a
report and presentation. There will also be a simple construction project to build a smallscale
energy scheme, such as a wind turbine or solar oven from clear instructions.
Dates and venues of competition heats are not yet available; if you have registered already, you will be notified when you are able to choose which heat you would like to attend, if your competition is to have heats.
Entry Levels: Advanced
Entry Deadline: 19 March 2010
Entry Type: Team competitors
Competition Type: Mixed
Competition structure
Stage one: enter online by 19th March
Stage two: competitors will be invited to participate in a live UK Final over 3 days that
will take place June 29th-1st July at Pembrokeshire College, Wales
How many can enter?
Three competitors per team, no more than three teams per organisation.
Who can enter?
The competition is intended for those working towards relevant programmes of study in environmental science.
Advanced: Those undertaking qualifications up to level 3 (for England, Northern Ireland and Wales), up to level 6 (for Scotland) or up to two years experience in a working environment.
Competition partners
This competition is organised by Prospect and supported by industry partners:British Geological Survey, Environment Agency, Natural England, Union Learn,Tec Trust Fund, Semta, Cogent, EU Skills, LANTRA and STEMNET.
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