Exscitec designs, delivers and manages STEM courses across the year, in-school, after school, weekends, and in the holidays. We provide education enrichment services in the following ways:
- Recruitment and pastoral support for educational events
- STEM Workshop delivery at events organised by a school or organisation
- Bespoke design of STEM activities, or programmes of learning
- Management and delivery of non-residential and residential courses, bursary programmes and STEM Award schemes.
Teachers attend some of our student courses, but teacher attendance is mostly optional. Our courses are supported by mentors, typically on a ratio of 1:10, most of whom are undergraduates studying STEM related subjects at Imperial College.
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Biology Master Classes - half-day sessions
Every day, thousands of people are infected by pathogenic organisms that cause serious illness. Unless the source is identified and steps taken to prevent further infection, an epidemic may result. It is the job of the epidemiologist to track down the source of infection and to advise on the correct course of action. Students will play the role of the epidemiologist. Following a family picnic at a farm, a woman has been admitted to hospital with severe diarrhoea and abdominal pain. The doctor suspects it is caused by a pathogenic bacterium. As trained epidemiologists, the student's challenge is to identify the source of this bacterial infection using modern research techniques including DNA technology, gel electrophoresis and bioinformatics.
When:22nd or 23rd September 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost:£15.00 per session
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
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Chemistry at Work
This 1-day event offers school students the opportunity to appreciate the place of chemistry in everyday life and the world of work.
When:31st March and the 1st April 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:110-0
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 10 and 11
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Chemistry Master Classes - half-day sessions
Students will analyse spectroscopic data to identify unknown compounds. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Infra Red (IR) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) will be used to determine the compounds structure. Students will be given the opportunity to see the machines in action.
When:22nd or 23rd September 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost: £15 per session
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
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Chemistry Synthesis and Investigation (CSI) Days (in-school)
The popular TV show CSI contains many scientific processes which are used to help find the criminals. This one day course explores some of the techniques that are used, e.g. blood detection, fingerprinting. This course investigates the macroscopic world of the earth’s atmosphere, the difference between solid liquids and gas states, and explores some of the techniques used in crime scene investigation.
When:Available on request
Where:School / educational establishment
Student Numbers:20-50
Cost:from £700 per class
Year Group / Key Stage:Key Stages 2-5
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Clothworkers' Maths Summer School
This course explores the many contexts of mathematics application in scientific research and the world around us. It will provide a series of mathematics investigations within a university environment.
When:13th-17th July 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:25-30
Cost:Fully funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 10/11
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Colourful Chemistry
This course invites students to develop their chemistry skills to produce and observe a range of coloured compounds. There will be heavy emphasis on developing practical experimental skills. Students will be inducted into working within a university laboratory environment, receive high profile demonstration lectures, undertake chemistry practical activities, develop communication and presentation skills, complete a short project for a CREST Award.
When:Course available on request
Where:Imperial College London (priced per student)
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost:£75.00
Year Group / Key Stage:KS4
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Diagnosis of an Unknown Disease
A ‘patient’ is suffering from an unknown bacterial infectious disease. You must identify the bacteria and suggest the correct antibiotic treatment to cure the disease. You will be trained to use a combination of microbiological staining techniques and molecular Biology. By preparing the DNA from the organism; carrying out fingerprint digestion analyses and gel electrophoresis, you will be able to classify the bacteria and propose the correct course of treatment. Remember …his fate rests in your hands! There will also be short lectures on related topics such as molecular cell biology and infectious disease research as well as advice about studying biological sciences at Imperial College.
When:Available on request
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost:
Year Group / Key Stage:12
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Entrepreneurial Bioscience
This experience involves a hands-on biology mini-investigation with learning enrichment from specialist biology and business tutors from research and industry. The business skills tutoring relates to the participants' food production and marketing project. The students will apply skills of team working, problem-solving and creativity. The trip features apple tasting at the National Fruit Collection, Brogdale, and product solutions will be presented by respective project groups to a panel of industry representatives.
When:Available on request
Where:Imperial College, Wye Campus
Student Numbers:50-60
Cost:£345 per student
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
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G&T STEM World Summer School- non-residential
An opportunity for many students to experienec a variety of science and technology challenges at Imperial College London, while discovering what life is like studying at this world class institution. Each week students will attend a pre-selected subject strand. The strands are as follows: Chemistry for beginners, Engineering, Robotics, Maths and Computing, Invention to market (for Entrepreneurs!) and Astrophysics. Students will study their chosen subject in the University departments and will experience exciting workshops, practical activities and interactive lectures. Students from Asia are able to apply to attend this course via Trumptech- our summer school recruitment partner, based in Hong Kong.
When:from 3rd, 10th, 17th or 24th August 2009, for 1 or 2 weeks
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:75-120
Cost:
Year Group / Key Stage:Years 7-11
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G&T STEM World Summer School-Residential
An opportunity for many students to experienec a variety of science and technology challenges at Imperial College London, while discovering what life is like studying at this world class institution. Each week students will attend a pre-selected subject strand. The strands are as follows: Chemistry for beginners, Engineering, Robotics, Maths and Computing, Invention to market (for Entrepreneurs!) and Astrophysics. Students will study their chosen subject in the University departments and will experience exciting workshops, practical activities and interactive lectures. Students from Asia are able to apply to attend this course via Trumptech- our summer school recruitment partner, based in Hong Kong.
When:from 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th August (1 week or 2)
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:75-120
Cost:TBC
Year Group / Key Stage:Years 8 to 11
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KS3 STEM live!
This is a fantastic one day activity for KS3 students, based on the GETSET event which has been running since 1994.
When:22nd and 23rd April 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:0-0
Cost:£28 per person
Year Group / Key Stage:KS3
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MathMatters
Third year Imperial College mathematics students volunteer to produce mathematical topic presentations, receive science communication skills training, and present their topics to local schools and students. Recent topics have included: 'Chaos and Fractals', 'Disease Modelling', 'The 3-body problem' and 'Numbered Squares and Fermat's Last Theorem'. The sessions are in a presentation/demonstration style developed to foster an interest in mathematics in school by showing how the subject applies to real-life situations. Local schools are invited to book sessions, which normally take place on Wednesday afternoons for 30-45 minutes.
When:Autumn and Spring terms
Where:In schools throughout London
Student Numbers:10-50
Cost:
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11-13
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Maths Master Classes - half-day sessions
When:22nd or 23rd September 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost:£15 per session
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
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Medical Sciences Summer School
This course aimes to demonatrate aspects of undergraduate medical study, and give a taster of medicine as a career.
When:29th June- 3rd July 2009 (TBC)
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:50-60
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 12
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Medical Sciences Taster Day
This 1-day course aims to provide A-level students with a taste of a number of different hands-on activities in the area of medical science.
When:28th February 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:50-60
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 12
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Nuffield Science Bursaries
Unlike work experience schemes, students carry out projects which are well defined from the start and have an outcome that is achievable within the time available and which will make a contribution to the work of the host organisation.
When:July and August 2009
Where:Research centres
Student Numbers:0-0
Cost:
Year Group / Key Stage:12/13
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Physics Master Classes - half-day sessions
The activities allow students to have a hands-on day problem-solving in the relevant discipline with enthusiastic academics leading the courses. The students will participate in a series of experiments that will aid in the understanding of physical processes in a range of materials types. • Mechanical testing of a series of different metals • Mechanical testing of steel as a function of temperature • The resistance of a superconductor as a function of temperature • Electron microscopy of fracture surfaces • Glass transition temperature of polymers.
When:22nd or 23rd September 2009 (to be confirmed)
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:20-30
Cost:£15 per session
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 13
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Post-16 Maths Preparatory Summer School
This course is intended to raise aspirations and support students to successfully adjust to the topics and different learning styles encountered at A-level from GCSE study
When:29th June- 3rd July 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:50-60
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
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Primary Science Investigation - INSET
The session will build capacity for teachers to be able to strategically question pupils and gear them toward effectively planning an investigation in a whole class context. This will be followed by a full day of practical activity with students and teachers to provide an opportunity to develop the skills introduced in the twilight session this will also be supported by our undergraduate scientist mentors.
When:from November 2008
Where:In-school or other venue (cost indicated for 30 delegates)
Student Numbers:0-0
Cost:£700.00
Year Group / Key Stage:Key Stage 1 and 2
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Robotics Summer School
Students will spend 5 days working in teams to investigate 'Robotics in the World Around Us'.
When:3rd to 7th August 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:30-60
Cost:£200 per student
Year Group / Key Stage:Years 6-9
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Robotics Workshops
The robotics workshops' topics include: gearing and forces; robotic platform and parts assembly; programming hardware and software options, sequencing and writing; remote control devices and programmes; and autonomous programming with sensors.
When:Workshops can be arranged to suit schools
Where:In-school or other venue
Student Numbers:20-60
Cost:from £550.00
Year Group / Key Stage:All Key Stages
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Science Stars (KS4)
A 1-day course designed to increase the confidence, enthusiasm and skills of science students in the context of GCSE examination requirements. Key topics will include states of matter; acids, bases and salts; formulae and equations; chemical reactions; displacement reactions; rates of reactions; electricity; forces, mass and acceleration. Students may attend on 15th or 16th April
When:15th or 16th April 2008
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:80-0
Cost:£28.00 per person
Year Group / Key Stage:Years 10 and 11
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Student Associates Scheme
Students spend 15 days in a school or college working alongside experienced teachers and assisting them in classroom teaching.
When:Placements take place in schools in June/July 2009
Where:In London Schools
Student Numbers:330-330
Cost:£15 per day payment to schools, per Associate
Year Group / Key Stage:University Students (UG/PG)
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Sutton Trust Mathematics Summer School
This course will explore the ways in which maths is applied in STEM contexts. They will provide a series of mathematical investigations within a university environment, and will help students to identify the role of mathematical study in the modern world. The experience will provide practical opportunities to apply GCSE knowledge, offer advice on routes to further study in higher education and the many and wide-ranging careers which require maths. Students will experience what university life can be like.
When:13th - 17th July 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:25-30
Cost:Fully Funded by the Sutton Trust
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
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Triple Science Master Classes: Chemistry, Biology and Physics
This 3-day course includes 2 nights in residence at Imperial College. Students will engage in a selection of practical activities designed to support the Triple Science Curriculum.
When:15th-17th September 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:130-150
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 9/10
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Year 10 STEM Summer School
This 5-day, 4-night residential course is aimed at providing an exciting and practical experience of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
When:27th-31st July 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:110-140
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 10
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Year 11 STEM Summer School
There will be a range of project investigations and challenges in which student teams will be able to participate, across the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, physics and engineering. Students will also receive guidance on entry to Higher Education and STEM careers opportunites.
When:6th-10th July 2009
Where:Imperial College London
Student Numbers:80-100
Cost:Fully Funded
Year Group / Key Stage:Year 11
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