News: Bloodhound SSC rolls in to Rotherham
A full size version of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) that aims to break the world land speed record by achieving the supersonic speed of 1,000mph, will be on show in Rotherham next week.
As part of the British project's education roadshow, the show car, virtual driving experience, and scale rocket will be at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing on the Advanced Manufacturing Park during a half-day of activities and presentations on May 30.
Building a car quicker than a fighter jet is not, however, the primary goal of the project. Rather, it is to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by showcasing these subjects in the most exciting way possible.
The project is already being followed in over 5,000 primary and secondary schools across the UK and 207 countries world wide, with around seven million students able to access free curriculum ready Bloodhound information and lesson materials in class.
Ruth Amos, Young Engineer for Britain 2006, will address school students about the Bloodhound SSC project, emphasising the importance of STEM education.
Rotherham high-tech precision engineering sub-contractor, Newburgh Engineering is a project sponsor and has completed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) gearbox casings for use in the car.
The AMRC's MANTRA (Manufacturing Transporter) will also be open to give aspiring young engineers a hands-on experience with real technologies, and a taste of high value manufacturing and engineering.
Two days earlier, Richard Noble OBE, the former land speed record holder and the project director of the Bloodhound SSC team, will be at The AMRC to give a lecture on the progress of the project. The lecture has been organised by the Sheffield branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
AMRC website
Bloodhound SSC website
Newburgh Engineering website
Royal Aeronautical Society website
Images: Bloodhound SSc / Curventa and Siemens
As part of the British project's education roadshow, the show car, virtual driving experience, and scale rocket will be at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing on the Advanced Manufacturing Park during a half-day of activities and presentations on May 30.
Building a car quicker than a fighter jet is not, however, the primary goal of the project. Rather, it is to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by showcasing these subjects in the most exciting way possible.
The project is already being followed in over 5,000 primary and secondary schools across the UK and 207 countries world wide, with around seven million students able to access free curriculum ready Bloodhound information and lesson materials in class.
Ruth Amos, Young Engineer for Britain 2006, will address school students about the Bloodhound SSC project, emphasising the importance of STEM education.
Rotherham high-tech precision engineering sub-contractor, Newburgh Engineering is a project sponsor and has completed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) gearbox casings for use in the car.
The AMRC's MANTRA (Manufacturing Transporter) will also be open to give aspiring young engineers a hands-on experience with real technologies, and a taste of high value manufacturing and engineering.
Two days earlier, Richard Noble OBE, the former land speed record holder and the project director of the Bloodhound SSC team, will be at The AMRC to give a lecture on the progress of the project. The lecture has been organised by the Sheffield branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
AMRC website
Bloodhound SSC website
Newburgh Engineering website
Royal Aeronautical Society website
Images: Bloodhound SSc / Curventa and Siemens
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