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Engineering a brighter, younger future
Department of Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
Prime Sponsors
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research council funds research in UK Universities.  Part of this remit involves a Public Engagement programme.  One of the aims this programme states
Contribute to sustaining future people flow into engineering and the physical sciences by enthusing young people about the creative process, issues, aspirations and outcomes of research.
Heriot-Watt is a vibrant, forward looking University offering a high quality learning experience and a welcoming and friendly environment. With an international reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge but practical research, it is one of the leading UK universities for industry and business.
Prime Industrial Sponsor
Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets.  
Industrial Sponsors
STMicroelectronics is a leading supplier of semiconductors for Power Management. A range of turnkey solutions address the growing demand for innovation to achieve higher efficiency, higher power density and lower standby power.
Rapidonline.com is one of the fastest-growing online electronic and electrical components distributors in the UK. With a portfolio of more than 50,000 products now available at outstanding prices.
Farnell, established in 1939, is a world leading high service, low volume distributor of electronic, electrical, industrial and maintenance products.
Industrial Supporters