Wallace High School pupils enjoyed EDF Energy's one-day event

The event formed part of a long-term programme called ‘#PrettyCurious’, which aims to change teenage girls' perceptions of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and inspire them to pursue science-based careers.

The session challenged the girls to work in groups to create a product for a life-size ‘smart’ bedroom using littleBits electronic kits and 3D printers. Girls worked in teams of two and three to invent the product and produce an advert demonstrating how it worked.

Two #PrettyCurious role models were on hand to work with all the teams. Cosmetic scientist Florence Adepoju and EDF Energy reactor chemistry engineer Beth Thomas provided the students with insight into what a career in STEM can entail, as well as supporting them throughout the ‘invention’ phase.

Graeme Rough, science faculty manager at Wallace High School in Stirling, said : “The challenges the girls tackled during the #PrettyCurious event helped bring to life what they have been learning in the classroom and helped them really engage with the topic of a connected home.

"It’s so important to ensure schoolchildren have an awareness of the incredible career opportunities available to them in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths. Having both a nuclear reactor chemistry engineer and also a cosmetic scientist speaking at the event helped demonstrate the broad range of careers available.”

For more information about the EDF Energy #PrettyCurious campaign, please visit edfenergy.com/prettycurious