STEM Potential
Welcome to STEM Potential at Shrewsbury School
Apply for a place on STEM Potential at Shrewsbury School via the Imperial College London website now
In 2020, Imperial College London expanded its successful STEM Potential programme to include a Shrewsbury cohort, in partnership with Shrewsbury School and Oundle School.
As part of the STEM Potential Programme, new Year 10 and Year 12 students are now being offered the chance to join other pupils from the area to experience a bespoke programme of Science and Maths which will support their GCSE and A Level studies, take them beyond the confines of their courses and one-day support pupils’ university applications.
The programme aims to widen access to university by supporting pupils with academic potential and interest in STEM careers to reach tertiary-level courses in scientific disciplines. Pupils will be supported through their KS4 and KS5 studies through subject-specific workshops, lectures and mentoring.
Examples of subject masterclasses:
| Locust Dissection |  |
| Quantitative Chemical Investigations |  |
| Hands-on Maths Problem-Solving |  |
| Visual coding using Python |  |
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There is the opportunity to attend around five events each year at Shrewsbury School including:
- Masterclasses in Science and Mathematics
- Lectures
- Revision Days
- University application advice
- Opportunities to attend STEM lectures and other events at Shrewsbury School
- One day led by Imperial College London outreach staff
- Space Science Day hosted by Imperial College London
In Years 10 and 11, pupils will take masterclasses in Science and Maths to enhance their range of skills and experience and to inform their choices for A-level. During workshops, pupils will interact with staff from Shrewsbury School, Oundle School (the other partner in the programme) and Imperial College London. In Years 12 and 13 the programme follows a similar format, and students can get advice on their next steps.
Being remote through 2020-21 enabled the three centres to develop collaboration practices that will continue enhancing the experience. While live classroom practical and theoretical experiences remain at the core of the STEM Potential days, virtual talks and gatherings will also be available in this course.
Additional online resources may also be offered periodically to students on the programme that promotes engagement with research activity.
Pupils may apply for a place on STEM Potential (Shrewsbury) via the Imperial College London website: my.imperial.ac.uk/aspire
Please follow this link for a guide on how to apply and talk to your teachers about how you could take part.