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| Stephen Metcalfe with
Philip Pratley from Selex ES and Selex Apprentices |
Recently Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East
Thurrock, celebrated the best of local science and engineering at The Big Bang
event at the excel centre, London.
The Big Bang is the largest Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) fair for schools and industry which aims to showcase the
best of British talent and demonstrate to young people just how many exciting
and rewarding opportunities there in STEM subjects.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “This really was a brilliant event. I am
extremely passionate about the promotion of STEM subjects and about seeing them
prosper in South Basildon and East Thurrock, it was therefore very encouraging
to see my constituency represented at the event.”
“I spent time with Basildon based Selex ES who pride themselves on
technological excellence for the security industry and I think it is also worth
highlighting that there isn’t a single airbus 380 flying in the world today
without a part made by Basildon firm, Gardner Aerospace. We have a STEM
industry in the local area that we should all be extremely proud of.”
The Big Bang event also hosted the, Government supported, national
final of the Young National Science and Engineering Competition. Open to all 11-18 year olds living in the UK and in
full-time education, the competition rewards students who have achieved
excellence in a science, technology, engineering or maths project.
Mr Metcalfe added: “I hope that the event and competition inspire
young people in South Basildon and East Thurrock to take up STEM subjects.
There were over 170 organisations from the public, private and voluntary
sectors offering a fresh, new perspective to young people on where their school
subjects can take them.”
“I would encourage all young people in my constituency to seriously consider STEM subjects and to contribute to the fantastic industry that already exists right on our doorstep.”
“I would encourage all young people in my constituency to seriously consider STEM subjects and to contribute to the fantastic industry that already exists right on our doorstep.”
