Education
We are a key provider and coordinator of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education activities and support in Essex. These are for students at school and home, and are designed to both stimulate an interest in STEM and to open possible career paths.
» See upcoming CSES events for schools, children and families
Including our flagship annual TEXPO, projects and online competitions throughout the year.
Out-of-school clubs, masterclasses and projects to enhance learning with fun, practical activities.
Financial and in-kind support for your STEM Club, project or activity at school.
Interactive conferences attended by students, industry partners and the public sector.
A FREE annual CSES/ARU lecture from a high-profile speaker, open to all schools.
Careers guidance, STE(A)M activities, ideas and other material for all ages both in school and at home.
Take inspiration from what others have been getting up to.
Talk to us about dedicated support, resources, projects and competitions for your school.
Wednesday 11 September, 18.30-20.00, King Edward VI Grammar School (Music School Hall MS1), Chelmsford
Curious about which career option is for you after school is over? Want to know what an apprenticeship involves, what university is really like or how to get going in the world of work?
Read more: FES Futures - University, Apprenticeships and Careers
Annual Engineering and Technology Competition: 28th June 2013
This year we are once again pleased to invite you to enter our annual Engineering and Technology Competition which will be held in Chelmsford at the Rivermead Campus, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane, CM1 1SQ on Friday 28th June 2013.
The competition aims to encourage young people to take up a career in Engineering or Technology, and offers an opportunity to meet like-minded people in what we believe is a stimulating and fun environment.
There will be more than 25 prizes to compete for, donated by the Society and local businesses.
Read more: Schools' Competition 2013: Call for entries and SEEDS
My experiences at The Big Bang Fair - by Imogen, year 8 pupil at Felsted
My name is Imogen and I am 12 years old and last year, two of my school friends and I were lucky enough to have our project , relating to how effective hair straightening products are, chosen to be taken forward to represent the East Anglia region at the National Finals of the Big Bang Fair. After learning this exciting news in July, we spent the next 8 months perfecting our project and taking our scientific tests even further to make sure that we were in the best position to compete with the other talented scientists from around Great Britain that would be making up this prestigious event. We even arranged for a trip to a well-known cosmetics brand, to learn for ourselves what kind of tests big manufacturers did on their own products to ensure they were safe for the general public to use.
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Category |
Candidate(s) |
Project no. and Title |
Institution |
Award |
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Y 7 – 9, Design |
Emily James |
57 |
Aspirin synthesis |
Maltings Academy |
Winner |
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Kayleigh Cardy |
59 |
Making paracetamol and checking its purity |
Runner-up |
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Rhiannon Moore |
56 |
Effect of Temperature change on iodine clock |
Highly commended |
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Y 7 – 9, Systems & Control |
Lauren Coy, Tara Crees, Maisie Vingoe |
11 |
Portable light for treatment of S.A.D. |
Westcliff High School for Girls |
Winner |
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Fay Randall, Connor Williams, Matthew Walton, Elizabeth Lorrimer-Robes, Molley Harriott |
29 |
Obstacle course solving buggy |
Tendring Technology College |
Runner-up |
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Sabrina Singh, Ana Segupta, Jahnavi Lele, Sophie Harris, Heather Jones, Victoria Hasan |
12 |
Design improvements to the school |
Chelmsford County High School |
Highly commended |
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Y 10 – 11 Design |
Dom Corcoran |
45 |
Mood light |
St Martin’s School, Brentwood |
Winner |
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James Carr |
46 |
LED Desk light |
Runner-up |
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Oliver Woollard |
32 |
Surrealism inspired light |
Beauchamps High School |
Highly commended |
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Y 10 – 11 Systems & Control |
Oliver Kesterton |
49 |
Table tennis scoreboard |
K.E.G.S. |
Joint winners |
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James Murdey |
48 |
Four-player quiz buzzer |
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Simon Brackley |
27 |
Electronic snooker scorer |
Tendring Technology College |
Runner-up |
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Category |
Candidate |
Project |
Institution |
Award |
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Y 7 – 9, Design |
Hermione Grafton. Sue Springall. Chrissy Waymark. Chloe Spriggs |
13 |
Shock wave absorbent phone case |
Westcliff High School for Girls |
Highly commended |
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Y 7 – 9, Systems & Control |
Daniel Still. Joseph Wheater |
26 |
Design mode of transport for < £10 |
King Edward VI Grammar School |
Winner |
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Ashleigh Jerman. Manon Sowerby. Tara Crees. Maisie Vingoe |
11 |
Dental hygiene product |
Westcliff High School for Girls |
Runner-up |
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Y 10 – 11 Design |
Katie Hamilton |
18 |
Light made from recycled CDs |
Beauchamps High School |
Winner |
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Chloe Duce |
34 |
Classical design meets modern multi-functional furniture |
Tendring Technology College |
Runner-up |
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Sam Hill |
41 |
Drum kit storage system |
St Martin’s School |
Runner-up |
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Owen Mathias |
40 |
Mood light |
St Martin’s School |
Runner-up |
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Y 10 – 11 Systems & Control |
Ryan Jonson |
24 |
Shake-to-roll electronic die |
King Edward VI Grammar School |
Winner |
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Y 12 – 13 Design |
Lauren Tolliday |
33 |
Bedside lamp switched off by placing a book on it. |
Chelmer Valley High School |
Winner |
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Michael Halls |
36 |
Contemporary chair |
Tendring Technology College |
Runner-up |
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James Buck |
14 |
Guitar strap clip |
Great Baddow High School |
Highly commended |
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Y 12 – 13 Systems & Control |
Callum Hall. Ahnya Harpur. Nathan Archer. Samuel Martin. |
16 |
UAV with video feedback |
Greensward Academy |
Winner |
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Schools’ Showcase |
Emily Latham. Tim Tillett. Mike Smith. Anna McBride. Ed Talboys. |
84 |
F1 in Schools |
St John Payne School |
Winner |
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Laura Miles. Fiona Hunter. Rachael Broad. Olivia Wilson. |
81 |
Detect movement in a room and wirelessly communicate |
Chelmsford County High School |
Runner-up |
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Elizabeth Roberts. Faye Randell. Matthew Wolton. Connor Williams. |
88 |
Picaxe-controlled buggy to navigate around an obstacle course |
Tendring Technology College |
Highly commended |
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Ap-prentices |
Chris Morris. Mike Edwards. Mike Mortimer. |
60 |
Intruder alarm with wireless PIR sensor |
Selex Galileo |
Winner |
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- 2010 Competition results
- Schools' Competition - CCHS
- Should I host the IET Faraday Challenge at my school?
- Graduate's View - Jack
- Engineering Our Future - Daniel, Y12
- Engineering Our Future - Ryan, Y13
- Smallpeice Residential Engineering Courses
- A Sixth-Former's View by Ollie
- A Year 10 Student's View by Joe
- Applying for an Arkwright Scholarship