Supersonic Car Model At Farnborough Is Designed To Get Young
People Excited About STEM Subjects
Everyone knows that airplanes aren't the only things that show
up at air shows, and The Farnborough International Airshow this
year is no exception. On display is a mockup marking the first
appearance of the partnership between Promethean and the Bloodhound
SSC (Supersonic Car) Project.
Bloodhound Supersonic Car Model
Yes, a supersonic car. The Bloodhound SSC Project plans to
design and build the first supersonic car capable of achieving
1,000mph and break the current World Land Speed Record, and it has
partnered with Promethean to inspire young people to pursue
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education and
careers.
School parties are being invited to see the first life size
model of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car on Friday, the show's
Futures Day, dedicated to promoting career opportunities in
aerospace and defence industries. At the same time, Promethean will
be showcasing its range of interactive STEM resources, developed to
support Bloodhound's education programme, on its all-in-one
interactive whiteboard mobile system.
The partnership will also see Promethean installing its
ActivClassroom technology in Bloodhound education centres
throughout the UK and equipping Bloodhound's education ambassadors
with relevant software and resources for use in schools.
"Farnborough International Airshow is the perfect event to
showcase our partnership," said Jim Wynn, Chief Education Officer
at Promethean. "We hope to inspire the next generation of
scientists and engineers through our continued involvement with
Bloodhound's education program."
Over 3,500 primary and secondary schools, 200 colleges and 40
higher education institutes are already signed up to Bloodhound's
education program. They are able to take advantage of open access
to the science and engineering research data involved in developing
Bloodhound SSC.
The project is led by Richard Noble and Andy Green, who set the
current land speed record of 763mph in October 1997. Richard Noble
comments: "Farnborough International Airshow is a fantastic place
to exhibit the first life size model of the Bloodhound Supersonic
Car. The show has been a great success and we look forward to
working with Promethean to support young people on their STEM
journey over the next three years."