A fantastic sponsorship deal with the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership means that young people across rural Scotland will have improved access to science and technology learning, thanks to funding for a new STEM Officer at SAMS and the delivery of a year-long programme of exciting initiatives.
Our relationship is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of science and technology talent.
Through its Broadshore and Bellrock Offshore Wind Farm projects, BlueFloat Energy and Nadara are supporting SAMS’ core ocean literacy and STEM programmes – directly funding a brand-new STEM Officer post – who will provide hands-on science-based activities for schools in more rural parts of the country.
The sponsorship is also broadening access to robotics and innovation via a funding boost to SAMS’ Scientific Robotics Academy, as well as supercharging student, early career scientist and STEM training opportunities for young people through a £22,500 contribution to SAMS’ student bursary and internship programme.
Part of a much larger programme of skills engagement activities to attract as many young people as possible to consider careers in STEM, our relationship aims to highlight the range of opportunities available as we transition to renewable energy sources, like offshore wind.
BlueFloat Energy and Nadara came together ahead of the ScotWind leasing programme delivered by Crown Estate Scotland in 2022 and were successful in securing seabed leases for two floating wind sites off the east and north east coast of Scotland. Broadshore north of Fraserburgh and Bellrock east of Aberdeen which seek to combine innovative technology with a plan to attract and grow a skilled workforce and stimulate a thriving local supply chain. Together, these wind farms could generate enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent electricity needs of over 2 million homes.
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