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We've launched our Engineering Box in Singapore
As part of our ongoing investment to support design engineering and STEM education in Singapore over the next four years, the Engineering Box will benefit students aged 13 to 16 across secondary levels, exposing them to the world of science and engineering.
The James Dyson Foundation is excited to announce the official launch of the Engineering Box in Asia, with Singaporean students being the first in the region to benefit from the initiative.The Engineering Box adds to the Foundation’s existing range of free engineering education resources including the Challenge Cards and the Engineering Solutions: Air Pollution resource.
Developed by Dyson engineers, secondary students will have the opportunity to unpack the breadth and depth of Dyson technology and harness their curiosity for engineering.
The Engineering Box contains the V12 Detect Slim Animal Vacuum, which can be taken apart to expose students to the design process from the inside out, identify design clues and learn about the various engineering disciplines. Alongside the technology, the Engineering Box comes with a comprehensive teacher’s pack, lesson plans, videos and posters for teachers that can be adapted to the school curriculum.
In May, the James Dyson Foundation worked with teachers from the School of Science and Technology (SST) to engage 40 Secondary Three students with the Engineering Box learning resource. Aside from hands-on experience with Dyson machines, students also had the opportunity to hear from John Churchill, Dyson’s Chief Technology Officer about the world of design engineering, design thinking and technology development.
Following a successful programme with SST, the James Dyson Foundation will expand the reach of the Engineering Box learning resource and support more secondary schools across Singapore.