In March year NASA scientists were asked how many decimals of the mathematical constant pi (π) they use when making calculations.
The answer is — fewer that you would think. Even with a spacecraft that’s 12.5 billion miles away!
Category: STEM
Nuffield Research Placements
Another opportunity for students interested in the sciences for a summer placement. This one is with Nuffield Research Placements that give students the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians for 4 – 6 weeks over the summer holidays.
Applicants need to be in the first year of post-16 studies and studying one or more A-levels (or equivalent) in maths, science, engineering or a technology-related subjects. Students also need to have have five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B or above, including Maths, English and a science.
Nuffield offer weekly bursaries to students who meet one of their criteria for support. They are particularly keen to encourage students with no family history of Higher Education, or who have not had the opportunity to participate in an enrichment activity of this nature before, to apply.
To learn more read the information for applicants on the Nuffield Foundation website.