Driven by STEM, enabled by Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team

Have you ever wondered how science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the track, in the factory, and beyond?

Driven by STEM is designed to help more students see themselves in STEM and explore the many roles that produce the fastest car possible. Through curriculum resources, career spotlights, and hands-on learning created with Girls on Track UK, students build skills, grow confidence, and discover new possibilities for the future.

Learn more about the different careers at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team and how you could develop skills members of the team use everyday!

  • Audience: Middle-high school students (ages 12–15) with an interest in motorsports, STEM, and interactive learning experiences.
  • Length: 5.5 hours
  • Learning objectives for learners
    • Understand the significance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the world of motorsports.
    • Identify different STEM careers and pathways connected to Formula 1, AI and technology.
    • Explore the skills, tools, and real-world problem-solving used by professionals across engineering, finance, and more.
    • Appreciate the importance of access and representation in STEM careers, in motorsport and beyond.

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Step into the world of Formula 1 and discover how STEM drives the action behind every race.

Learn more about Driven by STEM from Jodi Hutton

Discover STEM in new ways

Illustration of a race track showing the order to complete the activities: aerodynamics, composites, inspection, and finance.

Complete each activity to explore the different STEM concepts and career pathways that power motorsport.

Explore aerodynamics, composites, inspection and quality assurance, and finance through the Driven by STEM curriculum.

Aerodynamics

Learn how aerodynamics helps shape the car, control the air, and improve lap time.

Download the Aerodynamics curriculum

Various STEM concepts affect speed, resistance, and airflow in motorsport. Use materials from your home and a computer to explore drag, gravity, acceleration, and so much more!

In the video Hillary Cheng, an aerodynamics engineer at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, discusses her role in motorsport.

Composites

Curious about how an F1 car is made? Explore the field of composites and learn about the technical skills and materials involved in the creation of an F1 car. Test your skills, experiment with different materials to test for durability, and explore how technicians use different materials to create parts of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team car.

Download the Composites curriculum

In the video Sophie Castle, head of composite manufacturing at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team discusses her role in motorsport.

Finance

Explore how finance helps teams make smart trade-offs that support performance all season long.

Learn about the different costs and considerations the team works through every day through financial modeling and data analysis. Try out activities that test your math skills, make decisions about your own cars, and develop your budgeting skills, just like a member of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team.

Download the Finance curriculum

In the video Natisha Kali-Rai, a financial regulation manager at the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team discusses her role in motorsport.

Inspection and quality assurance

Investigate what goes into creating vehicles that are as safe and fast as possible.

Learn about STEM principles that guide engineering to create car parts that stand the test of grand prix racing. Explore concepts like efficiency, simplicity, and effectiveness with materials from your home and your computer to create and test your skills in inspection and quality assurance.

Download the Inspection curriculum

Recap of the inaugural activation

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Illustration of the Driven by STEM logo.

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