The Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge inter-schools final was held at the Aberdeen Science Centre, where winning teams from schools across Scotland showcased their talents in STEM fields. The competition required students to design and build a hydrogen fuel-cell powered car using custom-designed LEGO kits and 2W fuel-cells. The event was supported by various organizations in Scotland and engaged over 4,000 young people across Scotland’s eight cities. The winning team, Boroughmuir High School, received app-controlled LEGO vehicles, while Baldragon Academy and Leith Academy were awarded LEGO prizes and other gifts. Aberdeen City Council Co-leader Councillor Ian Yuill expressed pride in hosting the event and acknowledged the students’ dedication and hard work in taking on STEM challenges. The Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge is an excellent opportunity for young people to gain valuable hands-on experience and pursue careers in STEM fields.
Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge Inter-Schools Final: A Showcase of Innovation and Talent
On 13 March, the Aberdeen Science Centre was the site of the national final of the Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge inter-schools competition. The event brought together winning teams from various schools across Scotland, who participated in inter-school competitions in their respective cities in November.
The challenge aimed to develop and showcase the talents of the students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The students were tasked with designing and building a hydrogen fuel-cell powered car using custom-designed LEGO kits and 2W fuel-cells, with workshops led by STEM professionals and volunteers from the University of Aberdeen.
Education and Children’s Services Committee Convenor, Councillor Martin Greig, and Alan Harris of Ballard opened the event and congratulated the participating teams for making it to the final of the biggest hydrogen schools challenge in the country. They noted the high calibre of designs that had been seen across the country in the inter-city challenges.
The winning team, Boroughmuir High School, received app-controlled LEGO vehicles, while the second and third place teams, Baldragon Academy and Leith Academy, respectively, were also awarded LEGO prizes and other gifts provided by partners in the event.
Aberdeen City Council Co-leader Councillor, Ian Yuill, expressed pride in hosting the final of the hydrogen schools challenge, and acknowledged the dedication and hard work of the students in taking on STEM challenges. He also congratulated the winning team and expressed his excitement about the fantastic opportunities that the hydrogen industry could offer young people.
The Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge is supported and funded by various organizations in Scotland, such as Energy Transition Zone Ltd (ETZ), Scottish Power, Storegga, Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd (ARC), OPITO Ltd, Ove Arup and Partners Ltd, and Ballard. Over 4,000 young people across Scotland’s eight cities have been engaged in the challenge.
The Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge inter-schools final is an excellent showcase of innovation and talent, encouraging young people to pursue careers in STEM fields and providing them with valuable hands-on experience. For the Scottish government and organizations invested in the future of the country’s energy sector, the success of this event bodes well for the future of the hydrogen industry.
The Scottish Schools Hydrogen Challenge inter-schools final was held at the Aberdeen Science Centre on March 13, 2023. Winning teams from across Scotland participated in the challenge, which focused on STEM subjects and required them to design and build a hydrogen fuel-cell powered car using custom-designed LEGO kits and 2W fuel-cells. The event was supported by various organizations in Scotland and engaged over 4,000 young people across Scotland’s eight cities.
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