Ecotron in successful partnership grant from the Royal society

Marlborough County Primary School, Wallington County Grammar School and Hylands School will be working with Dr Pete Manning from CPB and Prof Phil Ineson from the University of York.

Marlborough County Primary School, Isleworth, Wallington County Grammar School and Hylands School, Chelmsford will be working with Dr Pete Manning from the NERC Centre for Population Biology at Imperial College London, and Professor Phil Ineson from the University of York. These two scientists work on the SCALE project which is looking at carbon flux in terrestrial ecosystems. Natalie Tizzard, the teacher at Marlborough County Primary said "the kids are very excited about our trip to see the Ecotron. They love Science and they can't believe we are going to meet some real scientists!". Lord Martin Rees, President of the Royal Society said: "The Royal Society Partnership Grants scheme may be the first time that some of these young people have had the opportunity to work with, or even meet, a practicing scientist or engineer.  And we hope the experience will be an inspiring one.  Not only are the sciences an exciting area to study and offer a vast range of careers, but a sound understanding of how science 'works' is important for all of us in our society where we face complex questions on issues ranging from nuclear power to stem cell research."

A total of 200 children will visit the Ecotron in June as part of the scheme.

You can find out more about the Partnership Grants by visiting the Royal Society's Partner Grant pages  .