Unwrap the Magic of the Technicians' Christmas Cracker Event!
Get ready to add a festive sparkle to your professional development at our annual Technicians' Christmas Cracker Event, taking place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the National STEM Learning Centre. This one-day extravaganza is designed specifically for technicians, bringing together a variety of hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to help you enhance your skills and celebrate the holiday season in style.
What’s in Store?
The day kicks off with a warm welcome from Helen Rose, setting the stage for an exciting day of learning and collaboration. From there, you'll have the chance to dive into a series of unique sessions tailored to suit diverse technical disciplines.
Session Highlights Include:
- Improve Your Soldering Skills (Electronic Christmas Decorations Workshop)
Led by Helen Rose, this practical session will help you refine your soldering skills while creating festive electronic decorations. You'll leave with new technical expertise and a holiday-themed masterpiece to show off at your workplace.
- Chemical Reactions and Christmas Chemistry
Sarah Atkinson’s session delves into the fascinating world of chemistry with a festive twist. Learn how to conduct visually captivating experiments that demonstrate chemical reactions and are perfect for engaging students. You’ll come away with a set of experiments you can recreate in your own lab and ideas on how to bring some Christmas magic into your lessons!
- STEM Engagement Ideas and Demonstrations
Join our STEM outreach specialists in a series of demonstrations showcasing how technicians can play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Festive Competitions and Prizes
We’re sprinkling even more holiday cheer with a Christmas-themed Fancy Dress Competition, where attendees can show off their best festive outfits. The lucky winner will receive their prize presented by Santa himself! And that’s not all—be sure to join our Christmas Raffle featuring fantastic prizes generously donated by our exhibitors in the Atrium.
Networking and Festive Fun
In addition to skill-building workshops, the event features ample opportunities for networking over coffee breaks and lunch, where technicians from across the region can share ideas and discuss challenges. We’ve also added some festive fun to the mix, including a special exhibition in the Atrium, where you can explore innovative resources and tools for your technical practice.
Join Us and Make This Christmas Cracker One to Remember!
Whether you're looking to learn something new, connect with peers, or simply enjoy a festive day out of the lab, this event has something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of professional development wrapped up in holiday cheer!
For more information and to book head here: https://www.stem.org.uk/technicians-christmas-cracker-event