RI STEM Masterclass: Satellite Vision (a free workshop for Year 10s and Year 11s)

Newham College London is delighted to host a series of FREE Royal Institution (RI) STEM masterclasses. Aimed at Year 10s and Year 11s these unique, hands-on sessions are designed to nurture curiosity, build confidence and inspire them to continue STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) in the future.

Students who attend these sessions will explore real-world STEM challenges led by experts and gain valuable insights into future education and career opportunities – and students who attend will receive a certificate of participation from the RI.

From the dazzling images of distant galaxies captured by space telescopes to the everyday snapshots on our phones, images are more than just pictures – they are data. But how does a satellite or telescope “see” space? Unlike our eyes, they don’t capture light in the same way; instead, they collect information in pixels, which scientists translate into stunning, detailed images.

In this session, you will explore how digital images are made, how resolution affects what we see, and how colours are assigned to reveal hidden detail in space. By becoming image processers, they will uncover how telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) transform invisible light into breath-taking cosmic portraits.

(Please note one Parent/Carer per student can accompany a student at each session. Our onsite coffee shop will be open for parents/carers accompanying a young person and who wish to wait on site during the event).