NE pupils to see the wonder of chemistry
School pupils from all over Grampian are set to find out how the chemistry they study at school is put into use in the everyday world. Aimed at 14-16 year olds, “Chemistry at Work” will run between 16-18 June on the first floor of the University of Aberdeen’s Meston Building, between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
The event is organised by SATRO North Scotland on behalf of the Royal Society of Chemistry and hosted by the University’s Chemistry Department. It follows a highly successful event held last summer.
Pupils will meet industrialists and those who use chemistry in their work as well as taking part in hands-on demonstrations. These will include:
* how chemicals are used to put out fires (Grampian Fire Brigade),
* their importance in the manufacture of paper (International Paper UK)
* their value in water treatment (North of Scotland Water Authority).
Other organisations taking part are BP Amoco, Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, TR Oil Services Ltd, Tate Paper Products, the Robert Gordon University. Rowett Research Institute and the University of Aberdeen.
Event organiser, Liz Robertson of SATRO North Scotland, said: "This is an excellent idea, showing pupils the relevance of what they are studying at school and demonstrating the wide range of job opportunities in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries
“Chemistry at Work” will portray chemistry as a rewarding and wealth-creating activity which is central to our way of life.”
Local schools taking part include: Aberdeen Grammar School; Alford Academy; Banchory Academy; Buckie High School; Dyce Academy; Elgin Academy; Ellon Academy; Hazelhead Academy; Keith Grammar School; Robert Gordons College; Kincorth Academy; and Linksfield Academy.