STEM on a shoestring: Smarty sort

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Abstract

STEM on a shoestring is a set of resources created to support the public engagement efforts of the EPSRC & MRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Optical Medical Imaging (OPTIMA) which is shared between the University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde.This activity is suitable for children aged 3 and above. It explains what filters do and how they absorb some wavelengths of light as demonstrated by sorting Smarties into different colours with and without filters.
Original languageEnglish
TypeHow To guide for a light-based outreach activity
Media of outputPDF
PublisherFigshare
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Aug 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education

Keywords

  • Public engagement with research
  • Primary education
  • Medical physics
  • Biological physics
  • Centre for doctoral training in optical medical imaging

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  • STEM saor: Seòrsaich Smarties

    Translated title of the contribution: STEM on a shoestring: Smarty sortRoss, K. & Birnie, I. (Translator), 20 Aug 2021, 2 p. Figshare.

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