Have you seen this...?...Headstart mathematics courses – a new development

The Engineering Development Trust (EDT) is an independent registered charity, established in 1984, running schemes to inspire and motivate young people to fulfil their potential through careers related to the whole range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). EDT runs several schemes and annually involves over 7000 12 – 21 year old students across the UK. Headstart is a well-established EDT programme whose aim is to encourage students interested in mathematics or science to consider technology-based careers.

The current portfolio for Headstart courses includes a wide range of Headstart broad engineering and single disciplines courses. Headstart needs to offer opportunities to encourage and enthuse students in all STEM subjects and the single most obvious current omission was in mathematics.

For the first time this summer a Maths Headstart course will be run at Durham University. This will expose students to intellectually stimulating mathematical challenges. Underpinning the whole programme is the importance of proof and how this makes mathematics different to the other scientific disciplines ..