About
A regular event where the community can get together, share STEM projects, work on projects and collaborate with others. A place where people can seek help from others or share their own expertise.
You can bring your own projects or just bring a topic to try and start a discussion.
Room
We have a good size room available, which has tables, chairs, and access to sinks and water.
Event Details:
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at Paignton Library from 10:30 to 15:00. We are generally in room 12 and the IT learning centre.
We aim to:
- Facilitate an informal, safe and friendly space for anyone interested in STEM, regardless of age or ability.
- Provide a safe space for like-minded people to meet up, with the common aim of learning new skills and sharing experiences.
- Offer some support to promote the advancement of technical skills such as programming and electronics or science skills such as Chemistry / Physics & Biology.
- Encourage parents with their children to take an interest in STEM subjects.
- Operate a safe space where enthusiasts can work on their own projects.
- Encourage and support social interaction between attendees.
- Support the local community by signposting them to other groups or organisations who can provide services such as website design, computer repair etc.
- Facilitate discussions on current science topics and research
- Facilitate discussions on how science and STEM can be used to solve problems, e.g. climate change
- Encourage use of critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills to help with the above
To get in touch, please see the contact page.