DUBLIN/IRELAND: At May 6 the Boeing-sponsored mobile Newton Room opened at Explorium science centre in Dublin, in partnership with Boeing, Trinity College Dublin and Explorium.
This is the second time the mobile Newton Room has visited Dublin, giving more young people the opportunity to experience practical, aviation-themed STEM learning through the Newton Concept.
The students will plan rescue missions, solve engineering problems and apply maths and science in meaningful scenarios. Photocredit all photos: Explorium
Over the coming weeks, local students will take part in hands-on workshops supported by educators og flight simulator instructors from Trinity College Dublin and Explorium. Through flight simulators, mission planning and practical problem-solving, they will explore how science, technology, engineering and maths are used in real-world aviation.
Jeremy Quin, president of Boeing Ireland, said in a press release that Boeing is proud to build on its long-standing partnership with Trinity College Dublin.
“With projected demand for 660,000 new pilots and 710,000 maintenance technicians over the next 20 years, the mobile Newton Room is a practical introduction to the possibilities in aerospace,” he said.
Professor Stephen Dooley at Trinity College Dublin said in the press release that community education and public engagement in STEM are urgently needed in relation to environmental sustainability.
“At Trinity we are focused on the Net-Zero transition and particularly in making aviation sustainable through our research and training of learners. Thus, we are excited to support the Newton Room project,” he said.
Charlie Kelly, CEO of Explorium, said in the press release that the collaboration brings “a world-class learning experience” to schools throughout May.
“There is no better way to ignite passion in the future champions of the aviation industry than through hands-on engagement and interactive learning,” he said.
Per-Arild Konradsen, CEO and founder of FIRST Scandinavia, said in the press release that returning to Ireland with the mobile Newton Room is an important opportunity.
“When students engage in hands-on STEM learning and clearly see the link between theory and practice, the impact is real; they become more curious, more engaged, and gain a strong sense of achievement,” he said.
Cutting the ribbon at the official opening ceremony. From left: Sir Jeremy Quin, Boeing President UK and Ireland; Stephen Dooley, Professor of Energy Science at TCD; Charlie Kelly, Managing Director of Explorium; Shay Brennan, TD for Dublin Rathdown; Jim Gildea, An Cathaoirleach of DLR Coco; and Per-Arild Konradsen, Founder of FirstScandinavia.
