b'8|IET Futures FundBecause the IET bridges the gap between curiosity and careersSTEM competitions like the IETThe impact is far-reaching. We made it to the UK final at Silverstone. The kids came back buzzing, and now Faraday Challenge Day give studentstheyre exploring engineering courses and STEM clubs. hands-on experience thats often missing from todays curriculum saysIndustry support is vital: Engineering and technology George Evans, a science teacher ataffects everything, from how we travel to how we heat our homes. We need people who can maintain, improve Havelock Academy in Grimsby.and invent. Thats why donating to the IET matters, it supports teachers and gives students the chance to Grimsby, once a busy fishing port, is now becomingdiscover whats possible.a hub for renewable energy. Siemens builds wind turbines nearby, and rsted operates the worlds largest wind farms from Grimsby, George explains. STEM knowledge is increasingly relevant to our students futures.Read the full casestudy here:He believes events like the IET Faraday Challenge help fill the gap left by a curriculum focused on exam results. Students may be good at science or maths but havent had the chance to get their hands dirty. Practical skills like using a lathe or forging metal are being lost. To keep the STEM thread alive, George runs an after-school club where students explore soldering, programming, 3D printing and more. The IET Faraday Challenge gives them a chance to go further, without financial barriers. Its fully funded by the IET, which means every student can take part. 9'