Summary

In this conversation, Emil Bernsten shares his journey from being a shy student at Alice Smith School to becoming an engineer at Petronas, working closely with the Mercedes Formula One team. He discusses the importance of education, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in the high-pressure environment of F1, as well as his passion for music as a creative outlet. Emil provides insights into the dynamics of a race weekend, the role of Petronas in F1, and offers advice for aspiring engineers.

Highlights:

• Emil's journey from school to Formula One is inspiring.
• Education at Alice Smith shaped Emil's character.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills are crucial in F1.
• Working under pressure is a daily reality in F1.
• Petronas plays a vital role in F1 as a fluid provider.
• Success in F1 is exhilarating and hard to describe.
• Agility and quick problem-solving are essential skills.
• Music serves as a creative escape for Emil.
• Advice for aspiring engineers includes cultivating interpersonal skills.
• Respect for rivals is important in the competitive world of F1.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.

Summary

This conversation explores the concept of learning spaces, their evolution, and the importance of designing environments that enhance student experiences. The discussion highlights the historical context of learning spaces, influential figures in the field, and the significance of stakeholder involvement in the redesign process. As part of our school masterplan, this discussion focuses on the potential impact of reimagined learning spaces on educational outcomes and the community as a whole.

Key Takeaways

• Learning spaces are crucial for enhancing student experiences.
• Designing spaces intentionally can help students express themselves.
• Technology integration is key to future learning environments.
• Stakeholder involvement is essential in redesigning learning spaces.
• Successful learning spaces can positively impact student agency.
• The future of education relies on creating innovative learning environments.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency

We’re exploring purposeful minds and the process to understanding the meaning of purpose and impact at The Alice Smith School with Navin Gopal & Francesco Corbetta.

Summary

In this conversation, Navin Gopal, from Astroscale, discusses the importance of space sustainability and the need to clean up space debris with Francesco Corbetta, Alice Smith School Physics Teacher, A Level Tutor and Leader of EPQ.

Navin explains that Astroscale is dedicated to on-orbit servicing across all orbits and their mission is to remove space junk and extend the life of satellites. Navin emphasizes the implications of not addressing this issue, such as the Kessler syndrome, where collisions between space debris create a dangerous cloud of objects that can hinder space exploration. He also highlights the importance of space for sustainability on Earth, including mining resources, renewable energy, and collecting data for climate change research. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of space tourism and the excitement surrounding missions to the Moon and Mars.

Takeaways

• Astroscale is dedicated to on-orbit servicing and removing space debris across all orbits.
• Space debris poses a significant threat to space exploration and the sustainability of space activities.
• Cleaning up space debris is crucial to prevent the Kessler syndrome, where collisions create a cloud of objects that can hinder space activities.
• Space is important for sustainability on Earth, including mining resources, renewable energy, and collecting data for climate change research.
• The future of space includes space tourism, missions to the Moon and Mars, and the development of a circular economy in space.

Links online

School website: www.alice-smith.edu.my

This episode was produced by The Bonjour Agency.