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EPSRC Reference: GR/S83234/01
Title: P3A:Body Parts:New for Old.An exploration of human engineering.An exhibition investigating the science engineering & design of replacement body parts
Principal Investigator: Fisher, Professor J
Other Investigators:
Limb, Mr D Ingham, Professor E
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Professor S Williams
Project Partners:
Thackray Medical Museum
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Organisation: University of Leeds
Scheme: PPE PreFEC
Starts: 01 July 2004 Ends: 30 June 2006 Value (£): 46,154
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Tissue engineering
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Healthcare
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Body Parts: New for Old will be an exciting and informative exhibition. Based at the Thackray Museum (Leeds), the exhibition will explore engineering along with the science and technology used in the development of replacement body parts, for example, hip and knee replacements. Basic engineering principles (materials, friction, forces and motion) will be explored in innovative and interactive ways. Relationships between biology, engineering and design will be revealed and the impact that these new body parts can have on peoples lives demonstrated. The exhibition will have a general appeal but will also have close links to the National Curriculum.To support the exhibition an educational pack will be created aimed at secondary schools. It will provide activities linking the exhibition and Key Stage 3/4 Science of the National Curriculum (e.g. SC1 Science Enquiry, SC3 Materials and their Properties, SC4 Physical Processes). A series of summer workshops linked to the exhibition will be held for the general public but particularly targeted to young people in the socially excluded local area in order to widen participation.
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