The bright sparks of the future have been showcasing their ideas at an event organised by two energy giants.
A total of 100 pupils from 16 primary and secondary schools in the north-east took part in the Celebration of Engineering and Science at Shell’s Woodbank House in Aberdeen.
Run by Young Engineers and Science Clubs (YESC) and supported by both Shell and BP, the event featured projects from pupils of all ages in the fields of engineering, science and maths.
Displays covered topics including the life of engineer James Watt, how hovercraft work and the future of 3D printing.
Jane Martin, programme director of YESC, said: “One of the main objectives of YESC is to spark pupils’ interest in science, helping them to question the world around them, and ultimately provide the world with the next generation of explorers, scientists and engineers.”
Her thoughts were echoed by Paul Goodfellow, Shell’s upstream director in the UK and Ireland, who added: “The event highlights not only the enormous number of talented young engineers and scientists in the area, but the enthusiasm and excitement they have for the subjects.”
Winners included Chloe Arthur and Sam Strachan from Clerkhill Primary in Peterhead who helped claim Regional Primary Club of the Year.
Keith Grammar was named Regional Secondary Club of the Year, and Murray Steele and Amy Cooke from Alford Academy were awarded the title Secondary STEM Challenge Winners.