TDK supports sixth form STEM project

1st June 2015

Jordan Mulcare

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TDK is pleased to announce that TDK-Lambda UK is again supporting sixth form Diploma students at The Ilfracombe Academy with a new STEM project. Developing skills and practicing scientific practical techniques is core to the Applied Science curriculum. The unit involves students in a range of practical sessions, which involves the analysis and separation of substances and the use of various high-tech test and measurement instruments and sensors.

“We have been working closely with the course tutor and STEM lead, Vikki Cooper, to develop a session that fulfils the needs of Unit 4 in their Diploma that focusses on scientific practical techniques but also ensures that all health and safety requirements are met,” says Anne Sutton, Training and Development Officer, TDK-Lambda UK.

Working with the component engineering team, groups of students had the opportunity to review some electronic components, before analysing them in more detail using TDK-Lambda’s state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment. The merits of all the different practical techniques used throughout the day were compared and contrasted by all of the students during the closing session.

“Many TDK-Lambda employees began their careers in engineering with apprenticeships, internal training and graduate paths,” Sutton adds. “This type of STEM activity can provide invaluable help and advice to students looking to take their first steps on the career path and, interestingly, all of the engineers involved in this project attended The Ilfracombe Academy for their own formative education.”