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Introducing Future London’s STEM Project
In this new series for young people, we explore how science, technology, engineering and maths impacts the world
Take the 6th STEM challenge: make a festive costume from recycling
The fashion industry needs to become more sustainable – here’s how scientists are tackling that problem
STEM careers: What does a chemical engineer do?
We hear from Aida Rafat who has launched her own sustainable business as a chemical engineer
Take a bonus STEM challenge: make a new outfit from an old one
We don’t need new stuff - we need to use what we have more creatively, says Fanfare founder Esther Knight
STEM Challenge #5: Understand AI by playing noughts and crosses
Learn how to never lose at noughts and crosses – and how that helps you understand AI
STEM careers: What is it like to study AI and can I use it at work?
Meet Lucrezia Del Zompo, who is studying AI at Queen Mary University of London as part of an apprenticeship
STEM careers: How do I become a video game developer?
Nathan John is a game developer and machine learning researcher – he tells us more about his work and how his career has progressed
STEM Challenge #4: Discover the eco-systems on your doorstep
We’re focusing on ecology and natural sciences as we discover the natural world around us
STEM careers: How do you work at a conservation charity?
Mollie Gupta, an ecologist with WWF, tells us about her job and her choices at school and university
This amazing card trick shows the magic of maths
What does Google have in common with a card trick? Lots more than you’d think
Computer science is magic: what card tricks and Google have in common
A self-working card trick is based on the same principles as a computer algorithm. We explain why
STEM Challenge #2: plan a space mission in Earth's solar system
Where will your skills take you?
Meet the London scientist preparing for a mission to Jupiter
Michele Dougherty, principal investigator for the European Space Agency’s 'Juice' mission, explains what her team is looking for
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer: What is the 2022 mission searching for?
The Juice mission may help us get a better understanding of whether life might be able to form on Ganymede, Callisto or Europa
STEM challenge #1: Make a paper plane
You should test your plane and modify it to improve its performance. How far will it fly?
How British pilot Sheila Scott flew into the world records
As part of our The STEM Project, we are learning about role models, past and present. Here, we find out about a very talented pilot
What does an aerospace engineer do?
From studying hard to building things, Hania Mohiuddin reveals what it takes to become a systems engineer
What does a space engineer do – and how can you become one?
Imperial College London engineer Richard Baughen, a space instruments engineer at Imperial College London explains his work on magnometers - and why maths matters
What is it like to study aeronautical and astronautical engineering?
Masters student Tatjana Mandil reveals what led her to a STEM degree