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The Farnborough International Airshow, 19 – 25 July, marked the first appearance of the partnership between Promethean and the BLOODHOUND SSC (Supersonic Car) Project.

The BLOODHOUND SSC Project, which aims to design and build the first supersonic car capable of achieving 1,000mph and break the current World Land Speed Record, has partnered with Promethean to inspire young people to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) education and careers. 

School parties were invited to see the first life size model of the BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car (12.8m long, 2.8m high, 1.8m wide) on Friday 23 July, the show’s Futures Day, which was dedicated to promoting career opportunities in aerospace and defence industries.

At the same time, Promethean showcased its range of interactive STEM resources, developed to support BLOODHOUND’s education programme, on its all-in-one interactive whiteboard mobile system.

The partnership will also see Promethean installing its ActivClassroom technology in BLOODHOUND education centres throughout the UK and equipping BLOODHOUND’s education ambassadors with relevant software and resources for use in schools.

Over 3,500 primary and secondary schools, 200 further education colleges and 40 higher education institutes are already signed up to BLOODHOUND’s education programme. By making its research data and design iterations open to all, the programme aims to excite and enthuse learners in science, technology engineering and maths, by providing a context that makes learning more meaningful and accessible.

Jim Wynn, Chief Education Officer at Promethean, explains: “Farnborough International Airshow was the perfect event to showcase our partnership. Promethean is delighted to be involved in this ground-breaking project and we hope to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers through our continued involvement with BLOODHOUND’s education programme.”

The project is led by Richard Noble OBE and Wing Commander Andy Green OBE who set the current land speed record of 763mph (1228kmh) in October 1997. Richard Noble, comments: “As one of the world’s most iconic global aviation events, Farnborough International Airshow was a fantastic place to exhibit the first life size model of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car. The show has been a great success and we look forward to working with Promethean to support young people on their STEM journey over the next three years.”

STEM resources will be made available via PrometheanPlanet.com, the world’s largest online interactive whiteboard community. Please visit www.PrometheanPlanet.com/Bloodhound for more information and access to educational resources.

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