YOUNGSTERS got their first feel for some of the science behind energy at Aberdeen’s annual TechFest event.
While there was everything from zombies to wildlife forensics, there was also a taster for the north-east’s energy industry through an underwater exploration event and a smart energy challenge.
TechFest, which ran until September 26, saw children given the chance to try operating a miniature ROV (remotely operated vehicle) and learn about buoyancy.
In a smart energy challenge event, they were tasked with using Lego to discover how to convert one form of energy into another.
TechFest-SetPoint is a registered charity based at and hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
The main event aims to engage, challenge, inform and inspire young people and encourage them to choose a career in science, technology or mathematics.
Sam Cordiner, co-managing director, said the festival had been a huge success: “We are thrilled with the numbers attending this year’s festival and are delighted with the overall success. This year we introduced a number of new venues and different events.”
Speed enthusiast Richard Noble returned to Aberdeen for the city’s TechFest. The former land speed record-holder between 1983 and 1997, he still dreams of reaching 1,000mph.
Mr Noble previously captured the imagination of TechFest audiences in 2009 when he outlined his plan to build a vehicle which would drive at speeds faster than any other car. The Bloodhound vehicle is now under construction and the track to be used to test the motor is already under development.
Thousands of schools have also become involved with an education project, which will accompany the development.