Why use STEM Ambassadors in schools?

A STEM Ambassador inspires and enthuses young people about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects by getting involved in activities taking place within schools. Fewer and fewer young people are choosing to study STEM subjects and UK PLC is facing a potential skills gap. Pupils find it hard to engage in STEM lessons at school without a context for their learning but STEM Ambassadors can help with this.

Who is a STEM Ambassador?

STEM Ambassadors could be anyone working in any aspect of STEM. In our region this includes engineering apprentices, PhD researchers, palaeontologists, civil engineers, pharmaceutical chemists, computer scientists, marine biologists and mathematicians.
What do STEM Ambassadors do?

• Providing careers advice as part of e.g. a careers speed networking event
• Delivering a hands on activity with Primary or Secondary school students as part of an enrichment day or National Science and Engineering Week
• Supporting an on-going STEM Club activity at a local school
• E-mentoring a student as part of an established e-mentoring scheme
• Creating a sustained relationship with a local school
• Being interviewed over Skype as part of a school lesson or taking part in a webinar
• Visiting your old school as a STEM Ambassador (if educated in UK only)
• Taking part in a teacher/Ambassador networking event at a school
• Working with Science Learning Centres to support teacher CPD training
• Supporting STEMNET activities advertised through the UK-wide quarterly newsletter e.g. BBC Bang Goes the Theory roadshows, Big Bang Fair.

See case studies for examples of Ambassadors supporting schools in the Bristol region.

Why have a STEM Ambassador in the classroom?

Because an Ambassador can:

• Bring real-life examples to the classroom to enrich the curriculum
• Talk about the wide range of career opportunities STEM subjects offer
• Act as a role model, raising pupils’ aspirations
• Motivate, inspire and enthuse
• Set up, expand or give extra support to extra-curricular activities
• Suggest contacts to enhance relationships with local industry
• Keep teachers aware of contemporary STEM issues and topics  

MEET OUR  STEM Ambassadors- Case studies of Ambassadors supporting West of England schools

Not sure about using STEM Ambassadors? Find out more about other activities we can help with through our STEM advisory service for schools

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