Teens' chance to race cars at event

A Racing seminar is being held for students in the North-east.

The event will see school pupils from Aberdeenshire race cars andremotely operated vehicles (ROVs).

It is being organised as part of National Science and EngineeringWeek, aimed at third and fourth year pupils.

The short seminars on March 13 will be followed by interactivesessions where pupils will be given hands-on experience with RobertGordon University's own racing car which is used as a teaching toolfor its degree courses.

Pupils will also see development work for an international ROVcompetition. Aberdeen Grammar, Bridge of Don Academy, Dyce Academy,Peterhead Academy and Banff Academy are all participating in theScottish regional final which will take place at the University onApril 17.

The winning school will travel to San Diego with RGU's studentteam in June.

Dr Alan Owen, from RGU's School of Engineering, said: "Industryis crying out for more engineers and we hope that events such asthis will enthuse youngsters to pick up the mantle as the nextgeneration."

Schools wishing to participate should contact Rachel Creegan on(01224) 262048.