Discussion Table: Can anyone be an engineer? Engineering engagement in family learning
Engineering is rarely a discrete subject taught in formal education at school in the UK and it can feel like a broad and confusing topic to grasp. By taking the concept of engineering as a mindset rather than a job or type of person, NRM Learning are helping children and their families and carers (and our colleagues!) to reframe what it means to ‘think like an engineer’. This session is being run jointly with Rachael Bevan, The National Railway Museum.
Biography
Rose is the Lead Interactive Gallery Curator for Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery, an engineering-focused interactive gallery set to open at the National Railway Museum in summer 2023. She is responsible for shaping the vision for the gallery and embedding a skills-led engineering mindset into the hands-on exhibits and interpretation.
Curiosity about science and technology led Rose first to a degree in Industrial Design with Education before embarking on a career which includes roles in both the private and public sector. Rose brings a diverse perspective which includes experience in education, design research, interactive exhibit design and creative learning and engagement.