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Rolls-Royce plc, the world-leading power systems company for aerospace, marine and energy markets, has launched the second year of the Rolls-Royce Science Prize, its flagship education programme in the UK and the Republic of Ireland designed to recognise and reward excellence in science teaching



The Rolls-Royce Science Prize

The Rolls-Royce Science Prize celebrates and rewards excellence in science teaching and teamwork. Teams must submit projects that address a particular science need in their school or college. There are three age categories – 3 to 11, 11 to 16 and 16 to 19 and the deadline for this academic year’s entries is 24th February 2006.

Nine finalists are chosen every year to receive £5,000 to implement their proposal over 6 months, plus a video camera to record their diaries and a mentor to help them on their way. A final winner receives an extra £15,000, plus a day out with the Red Arrows and a runner-up £10,000. There are also 30 Special Merit Award winners who receive £1,000 each.

Teachers can register their interest on www.rolls-royce.com/scienceprize and they will receive regular information, reminders and help with their entries.

The website also gives you:

• Full details of the nine finalist schools, their full proposals, regular diary entries and video footage

• A database of all last year’s entries, a huge resource in itself for teachers

• A monthly newsletter with the chance to win prizes in our regular competition

There is also a helpline telephone number teachers can call on:  0800 028 0759

Sir John Rose, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, has said: “High technology companies like Rolls-Royce need the skills and vision of teachers in the classroom to enthuse our young people, and to help nurture the talented scientists and engineers of the future. I have no doubt that in its second year the Science Prize is going to build further on the encouraging start it made in 2004/5.”

Dr Derek Bell, Chief Executive of the Association for Science Education, said: "We know that there are many creative and inspiring teachers who have great ideas for teaching science but who often feel hampered by a lack of resources. The Rolls-Royce Science Prize offers them a great chance to win valuable financial support - and to gain wider recognition for the excellent work they are doing."



Resources for Schools

To find out more about all our teaching resources available for science in schools, and our University Research Centres, look at www.rolls-royce.com/education



Thinking of a future at Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce employs 35,000 people worldwide, including 7,500 scientists and engineers. Last year the company spent £30 million on the education and training of its employees, recruiting 170 graduates and 109 apprentices. In addition 364 undergraduates worked in the company for periods of between two and 12 months. By the end of 2004, the company employed 288 graduates on formal training programmes and 330 apprentices and technicians worldwide. For more information look at www.rolls-royce.com/careers