SUBS in Schools is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programme where students have the opportunity to learn about complex engineering systems while building a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).
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​In the challenge, the ROV needs to complete a series of underwater tests including a speed challenge, object retrieval and an obstacle course.

Exploring New Depths in STEM​

Engineering in Motion, in association with the Royal Navy and a number of marine industry stakeholders have introduced the SUBS in Schools programme, challenging school students to build and control an underwater vehicle, inspiring passion for STEM and marine engineering.

Why introduce SUBS in Schools
to your students?

Designed to attract both boys and girls, SUBS in Schools is a practical project which students can relate to and engage with. The project is cross curricular and links STEM components together, whilst encouraging students to consider careers pathway related to STEM.

​The project promotes innovation and the development of entrepreneurship, with a focus on building on life and employability skills. Students will develop skills directly transferable to industry roles. These skills include communication, collaboration, presentation, teamwork and entrepreneurship, all highly sought after skills by industry and invaluable in business environments.

Activity Based on Action Learning 

  • Promotes student involvement with industry role models
  • An alternative learning methodology for skills development in schools
  • Increase the number of students taking up STEM based careers in support of satisfying the skills requirement of large-scale Engineering programmes
  • Facilitate technology transfer from industry to schools and the community, encouraging interaction and collaboration
  • Use the power of role models to guide and support our youth in the process of career development
  • Ensure that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics becomes a part of the everyday language of students
  • A project containing “cool” elements that attract student interest

About SUBS in Schools
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SUBS in Schools was founded in Australia by Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA), in association with the Australian Department of Defence and a number of industry stakeholders. SUBS in Schools is a high-level STEM project where students have the opportunity to learn about complex Engineering Systems and build an operational Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
 
The competition is for teams of six students, with the Scotland pilot year introducing the Development Class which is open to year groups S1-S3, ages 12 – 14. The students will develop their ROV and compete at a National Final in April 2020.
 
The complete programme offers four levels of competition, with increasing levels of complexity and ultimately, the design and build of a working model submersible. Each level is designed to help students to explore scientific, engineering, materials and manufacturing techniques. Underlying these activities is an ethos of developing employability skills in students which will aid their future careers. The skills include communication, collaboration, teamwork and entrepreneurship, all of which are highly sought after by industry and invaluable in business environments. 

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