Alfresco Family Event
Sat. 26th June 2021
Priory Park, Great Malvern
We're keeping on eye on UK Government advice re COVID-19 restrictions, but are hopeful we'll be able to go ahead as planned this year. One contingency is that we may need to timetable access to the various exhibits to keep numbers manageable and avoid crowding. Please keep an eye on this page should we need to ticket the event.
Join us for our fifth annual fun and exciting day exploring the wonders of science and technology in the open air from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
More details nearer the time...
#InnovateMalvern, #ScienceInPark
Contributors
- If you are an organisation that would like to demonstrate or exhibit something, please register here.
- If you are a science communicator who would like to science busk, please register here.
- If you are a STEM Ambassador who would like to help out during the day, please contact our local This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly.
- We've written this up in the style of an academic paper.
Activites for all the family
Experiments, games and demonstrations showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
We'll add more as they are confirmed...
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Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society; a charitable organisation with a worldwide membership of more than 50,000, working together to advance physics education, research and application. Join them at the event to take part in various hands-on physics experiments including blowing large bubbles, understanding bouncing balls, exploring the way slinkies travel down steps, trying out balloon helicopters, testing ‘exploding’ lolly sticks, as well as investigating pendula, rope waves, and grass whistles. @iophwc, @PhysicsNews |
STEM Ambassadors use their enthusiasm and commitment to encourage young people to enjoy STEM subjects. They open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. STEM Ambassadors not only inspire young people, they also support teachers in the classroom by explaining current applications of STEM in industry or research. @STEMLearningUK (@STEMNET previously) |
Science buskers
Be captivated by explanations of the scientific world around us, delivered from the bandstand.
We'll add details as they are confirmed...
Science trails
Seek out scientific facts, figures and artefacts hidden in the park.
Photo call
All you Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram fans can take a piccy at our photo booths and share for fun with the hashtag #ScienceInPark
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The Big Bang Theory: One day we'll try to get the real actors, but in the meantime, you'll have to make do with our life-size cardboard cutouts. Featuring Amy (neuroscientist), Bernadette (microbiologist), Howard (aerospace engineer), Leonard (experimental physicist), and of course Sheldon (theoretical physicist). @bigbangtheory |
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Mad Lab: Scientists aren't really all mad, but you can put on an Einstein wig, labcoat and safety specs to look a bit crazy if you'd like. |
An experiment
There will be lots of experiments taking place, but here is one that you can help us with...
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Trans-park communication dishes: We've sourced a couple of parabolic dishes that are used for directional sound recordings, and we're wondering how well we'll be able to communicate between the two across Priory Park. |
Thanks to Dr Alan Smith CPhys, FInstP from West Midland Branch of the IoP for his help with the organisation of this event.
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