Science and IT

Hack-a-thon

On Saturday 18th March a group of keen students gathered to work, learn and explore the world of technology. Some had no previous experience whatsoever and some were circuiting breadboards before they left the womb. There were groups with members teaching to solder, others putting together sensory units to measure environmental data coming from the four house bridge areas, there were a few kind volunteers running a Python tutorial, and a final group defusing virtual bombs to the soundtrack of Mission Impossible. The environment was incredibly welcoming and buzzing with enthusiasm to create something new, whether it be software or hardware related.

Overall, the Hack-a-thon turned out to be an amazing time for everyone involved and I am sure everyone learnt at least a thing or two about technology that they hadn’t before.

Reena Zelenkova

Bat Man

10CD had a presentation from Micro bat researcher Robert Bender in their Data Science Class.

Mr Bender's presentation regarding his 25-year career of researching the behaviours of micro bats engaged the class in a uniquely specific field of biology. Emphasising the similarities between micro bats and humans, and the surprising rituals in their life cycle, Robert delivered the conclusions he had made with his team about the reasons micro bats prefer some environments to others, and how practical examinations of the micro bats were conducted. Overall, we found the talk from a motivated researcher both interesting and enjoyable.

Maxim Bishev