Members of the CerTest team, Flora Hervin, Vincent Maes, Ege Arabul and Jim Evans attended the FUTURES 2024 outreach event on September 27th to deliver their ‘Damage Detectives’ activity for lots of young people and their families. The event was held on the S.S. Great Britain, a fantastic venue for an evening of discovery!
With something for every age, FUTURES brings science, culture and research to life in new and exciting ways. The event allowed diverse communities to experience hands-on activities and talks to inspire them and spark an interest in research.
The ‘Damage Detectives’ activity allowed participants to search for hidden treasure in sand using metal detectors. The comparison was made with using ultrasound technology to search for hidden damage in aeroplane components. Participants were able to use this technology to search for damage in a model aeroplane wing, with the CerTest researchers on hand to explain the readings they got on screen.
The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the budding engineers to were thrilled to walk away with an insight into non-destructive testing techniques, and the treasure they discovered in the sand!