Another project I run is to create and deliver engineering exhibits and activities at the 2008 Edinburgh International Science Festival (EISF). These exhibits and activities run under the banner of Cyberneering and take place at the Wonderama venue at the Assembly Rooms on George St. Wonderama was open from 25 March to 5 April this year, and Cyberneering with Heriot-Watt occupied the entire East Drawing Room. It was tightly packed with our stuff but there still was a corner to set up a table for the Imagineers to show off their skills with the Imagineering workshop kits as well as try out some new ideas. The hot air balloon, solar cars and Stirling engine delighted many children and parents alike. A number of teachers visiting the stand too. Unfortunately I hadn’t prepared any leaflets to hand out, but a some left me their email adresses, so we can expect a few more bookings in April and May.
It has also proven to be a good means of recruiting new Imagnineers with a number of Cyberneers (there were 50 of them) expressing an interest in helping out on our school visits.
Another bonus is that the photographer who visited during the set up has taken a few exquisite shots of the Imagineering equipment. See below.
Photographs by J R Peterson
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