12 September 2024
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IOR members who volunteer as STEM ambassadors will have access to a new resource — a LEGO refrigeration plant kit.
The innovative approach to getting young people interested in refrigeration was created and funded by FJB and will be donated to IOR STEM ambassadors to form part of their STEM toolkit to take into schools and careers fairs. The LEGO “build your own fridge” kits provide all the building blocks for a fridge plant alongside instructions and a guide to how a fridge system works. It links directly to the IOR FantasticFridges.com website that has refrigeration system and component demonstrations and highlights some innovative applications of refrigeration technology as well as promoting careers.
Edwin Bowater of FJB said: “The refrigeration industry needs to be focused on inspiring young people to become interested in refrigeration and entering this wonderful industry. Lego is a universal language that people of all ages enjoy and understand – most people will use their fridge daily and not even think of how it works. These kits provide the fun of building Lego, whilst explaining how a basic refrigeration system works. Interestingly, since developing this, there seems to be as much interest from all ages!”
Individuals interested in becoming STEM Ambassadors and/or businesses interested in supporting the Institute’s educational outreach can contact the IOR here.
