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Glasgow Times
10-08-2025
- Science
- Glasgow Times
‘Drone boy' to host hands-on STEM workshop in Bishopbriggs
The free, interactive session will take place in Bishopbriggs on August 23 at St Dominic's Roman Catholic Church, and is open to anyone aged eight and above. The event is organised by the British Youth International College (BYITC) and will be led by 15-year-old Kanav Jain, a drone prodigy from West Calder who was recently shortlisted for the STEM Wizard Award at the Inspire Awards. Kanav said: "I started building drones when I was 10 just out of curiosity and that passion turned into a mission to use drones for good. Read more: Three Rangers players unavailable for Dundee league clash revealed "I'm excited to show others how fun and impactful drone technology can be." Kanav, who earned his drone licence at 13, is known across the UK as 'the drone boy'. He said: "Drones are incredibly practical. "During the recent storms, I used mine to inspect the condition of our roof as well as to check those of our neighbours. "Careers like drone piloting, earth observation, and structural inspection really show their value – and experiences like this inspire me, especially as I hope to work in robotics or automation in the future." The two-hour workshop will cover drone design, assembly, aerial manoeuvres, and safety. The event will run from 2pm to 4pm, with parking available on site. Capacity is limited to 150 attendees, and advance registration is required at Attendees will learn about different drone types, real-world applications, basic aerodynamics, and flight principles, and will take part in hands-on assembly and coding activities. The session will also include live demonstrations and an interactive Q&A. Dr Rashmi Mantri, managing director of BYITC, said: "This event is open to everyone – we believe it's a really innovative and novel opportunity to inspire all ages with real-world expertise. "We're proud to support young talent like Kanav and bring educational experiences like this into our communities."
Boston Globe
09-03-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Climbing higher: Women in Construction Week celebrates a growing demographic in the industry
Plumber Maria Zammitti, working at 585 Kendall in Cambridge; her mother was a construction worker in the 1980s. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Lauren Slaven, a senior superintendent at construction management firm Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston, has spent more than two decades in the industry. When Slaven arrived at Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2000, she wanted to be an architect. But through the school's co-op program, she found herself at a construction meeting detailing renovation plans for the Harvard University Faculty Club. The project superintendent commanded the room, understood all aspects of the job, and was pushing it to the finish line. 'I was like: I want that guy's job,' Slaven said. Related : Advertisement Slaven on Thursday won the mentorship award at the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts annual Inspire Awards, which honor exemplary women in the construction business. At Shawmut, Slaven started with a three-year rotation program, spending one year learning project management, another learning estimating, and another learning the role of a superintendent. When she started, maybe one-quarter of her rotation's 20-person cohort were women. The most recent cohort was about half women, she said. Kumba Wahkor (center) rode the hoist/elevator to the sixth floor of 585 Kendall. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Shawmut's culture is one where teammates push for others to improve and rise up, Slaven said, whether it be giving someone credit or being an unofficial mentor. 'Their generosity and inspiration and really what they saw in me that I may not have seen in myself — they really believed in me from the beginning,' Slaven said. 'I thought to myself: I need to be paying this forward. Mentorship is a critical role. Because it's not just about teaching technical skills to somebody else. It's about inspiring somebody's confidence, and encouraging their growth.' Advertisement Ironworker Hannah Cahill at 585 Kendall in Cambridge. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff At the AGC awards, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll emphasized the importance of a diverse workforce and how the administration values diversity, equity, and inclusion, drawing strong applause from the nearly 1,000 attendees. 'What makes Massachusetts a strong state is the fact that we have a rich mix of people, a rich tapestry of communities,' Driscoll said. 'What makes us special, I think, is that we recognize that when we utilize everyone, when we make room at the table for people who may not have historically been at that table, we get better outcomes, better results.' Ironworker Shellian Capo-Chichi on site at 585 Kendall. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Catherine Carlock can be reached at
