Michell Instruments launches second science competition for schools

After the success of its 40th Anniversary science competition, sensor and instrumentation manufacturer, Michell Instruments, has launched a second competition for schools in Cambridgeshire
The competition, which this year focuses on mass, pressure and diffusion, is for year 7 and 8 pupils working in teams of 4 or 5. The objective is to research properties of either mass, pressure or diffusion and devise an experiment to demonstrate the scientific principles. Members of the winning team will receive certificates and prizes as well as an opportunity to visit Michell’s Ely factory for a tour of the facility. Their school will also receive £500 worth of science equipment.

Last year’s competition was held as part of Michell’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It was very successful, with 15 entries from schools around the county, and because of this success the company has decided to make it an annual event. The 2014 competition had the ‘Science of Water’ as a topic and was won by a team from Bottisham Village College. The College chose a selection of much-appreciated science equipment with its prize money, ranging from 100-metre tape measures to a Van Der Graaf generator.

The competition will be judged by our distinguished panel of judges drawn from the worlds of science and business: Mr Mike Bannister (CEO Michell Instruments), Dr Stephanie Bell (National Physical Laboratory), Mr John Elworthy (Editor Ely Standard), Dr Chris Smith (the Naked Scientists) and Dr Peter Wothers (teaching fellow in the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge).

Any school interested in entering groups in to the competition should contact Sarah Lawrence, sarah.lawrence@michell.com 		Competition
If you would like more information please contact:

Sarah Lawrence
Michell Instruments
Lancaster Way Business Park
Ely, Cambridgeshire
CB6 3NW
UK
Tel - +44(0)1353 658 000
Fax - +44(0)1353 658 199
e-mail - sarah.lawrence@michell.com


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About Michell Instruments

Michell Instruments Group is a worldwide leader in the field of moisture and humidity measurement solutions. With four decades of experience, Michell designs and manufactures a wide range of sensors, instruments and customized systems capable of measuring dew-point, humidity and oxygen in applications and industries as diverse as compressed air, power generation, petrochemical, oil and gas, food processing and pharmaceutical. Michell’s innovative products make processes cheaper, cleaner, more energy efficient and safe.

The Group has multiple manufacturing locations across Europe with their international headquarters located in Ely, UK and a North America sales and service headquarters located in Rowley (MA). It has its own facilities in 10 countries with an extensive network of factory trained application and service engineers, subsidiaries and distributors stretching across 56 countries.