Launched in March, 2008 in UAE, F1 in Schools is a multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students aged 11 to 18 deploy CAD/CAM software to design, test, manufacture and race miniature CO2-powered balsa wood F1 cars. UP will set-up and run the F1 in Schools throughout the Middle East.
"Diversity in education is important for a child's development, their options should not be limited" said Simon E. Azzam, Chief Executive Officer, UP. "F1 in Schools is a global educational initiative that raises awareness of Formula One among students and school children and it will give them an informed view of potential careers in engineering, Formula One, science, technology and marketing. Introducing the programme in the region will expose students, both girls and boys at an early age to a worldwide initiative that focuses on the dimensions of motorsports by creating a fun and exciting learning environment".
The challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.
Don Sankey has been appointed by UP as the Director of F1 in Schools programme in the region and will be responsible for the overall operation.
"During the launch period, we will conduct periodic road shows in schools across the UAE and the GCC to introduce the programme to educators. The road shows will cover the basic elements of the programme, rules and regulations on the F1 in Schools challenge, essential material needed and kit for the programme that will aid them to design the cars, as well as how they can register for local, regional and international challenges," said Sankey.
Schools will have the opportunity to register to the programme from May till the end of September. The registration process will be available via a designated website for the programme.
Challenges will be conducted among schools within each emirate who will then be able to compete with one another, after which the winners of those schools will compete in national finals.
The winning emirate at the national finals will represent the UAE in regional and international championships.
"Our partnership with F1 in Schools came naturally based on the rise of the popularity of Motorsports in the region, and UP's vision of creating an interest in this field among the population. With the facilities readily available, young students will have the opportunity to diversify their options in the types of career they plan to get into and this programme will broaden their academic scope," added Azzam.
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- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 27 - 2008 at 13:52
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Union Properties PJSC (UP), one of the leading property developers in the United Arab Emirates have partnered with F1 in Schools Ltd, a not-for-profit company set up to provide an exciting yet challenging educational experience through the fascinating appeal of Formula One.
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Union Properties PJSCUnion Properties PJSC (UP), one of the United Arab Emirates' leading property investment developers, started as Union Property Private Limited in 1987 and floated as a public limited company in 1993. Celebrating '20 Years' of growth, innovation, motivation and attention to detail, UP has an outstanding reputation for professionalism and integrity throughout the UAE, serving public institutions, multinational corporations, the business community and the private sector. Today, Union Properties boasts an annual turnover of more than $788m iand projects under construction worth $5bn.
UP's comprehensive range of services include Properties investment and development, project management, interior design and fit-out, property management, facilities management and MEP Contracting tailored to specific needs through its business associates and subsidiary companies. UP's subsidiary companies include Dubai Autodrome, Speedcar Series, F1-X, The FITOUT, Edara, ServeU, Thermo, GMAMCO and EMICOOL and associates consist of Regus, Marriott Executive Apartments and Courtyard by Marriott.
With over 24 projects, the company has created a portfolio of iconic landmarks in commercial, residential and leisure developments, from high-rise towers to multi-use complexes, hotels and theme parks; such as The Tower, Green Community, UPTOWN Mirdiff, Net.community, Index, Limestone House and MotorCity. The success of UP is reflected in the company's steady growth accomplished by the commitment and loyal support of over 17,000 employees in all fields. This success is built upon six basic principles forming the company's ethical code; quality, service, innovation, care, trust and diversity.
About F1 in Schools
Our mission is to help change perceptions of engineering, science and technology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about careers in Engineering, Science and Technology'.
F1 in Schools founding partners Denford, BAE SYSTEMS and Jaguar are working together to produce an exciting educational experience for students and teachers alike, challenging negative stereotypes associated with engineering in a fun and positive way.
F1 in Schools is a not-for-profit company with the aim of raising the profile of engineering as a career through the CAD/CAM Design Challenge. The Challenge - Students are given a brief to design a model CO2 powered F1 Car of the future using a CAD (Computer Aided Design) package such as Solid Edge. Once the cars are designed, they are transferred into CNC (Computer Numerical Control) language using a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) package such as EdgeCAM. Cars are then manufactured on a CNC machine such as the Denford MicroRouter. Students can test their designs before attending a regional final, either in school or at the Dubai Autodrome which will serve as the local manufacturing/test/race centre.
Posted by Eman HassanThursday, March 27 - 2008 at 13:52 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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