A HIGHLY visual and interactive roadshow is demonstrating how science and engineering is used by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.

Pupils at Millom School and Ulverston Victoria High School were this week inspired by a national science and engineering roadshow delivered by BAE Systems, The Royal Navy and the RAF.

The unique partnership between the defence business and the military is working to tackle the UK's shortage of scientists and engineers in the largest ever schools programme of its kind.

The theme of this year’s roadshow is the science of waves. It highlights the three key forms of sound, light and water.

The practical demonstrations used in the show aim to help pupils understand how the physics of waves and engineering are used in the real world by aircraft and naval engineers

John Whelan, human resources director of programmes and support at BAE Systems said: “We are delighted that the Royal Navy has joined BAE Systems and the RAF in taking the roadshow to 90,000 young people. This helps meet the overwhelming demand for our roadshow from teachers and brings science, engineering, technology and maths to life for even more young people."

Rear admiral John Clink, flag officer of sea training for the Royal Navy said: "The Royal Navy is delighted to be a part of this STEM roadshow to enthuse the talented scientists, engineers, technicians and researchers of the future. The two new 65,000 tonne Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, entering our service, are but one example of people with STEM skills developing technological solutions to complex problems. It is my belief that events such as this will inspire the next generation to want to play a part in this technological journey so vital for the prosperity of the United Kingdom."

Air commodore Chris Elliott, director of ground training for the RAF, said: "The RAF's theme for 2016 is Innovation, Inspiration and Youth. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are at the heart of this and are central to the RAF's role as a service operating with cutting edge technology. This enterprise with BAE Systems and the Royal Navy allows us to demonstrate this and inspire the next generation."

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