What types of activities can STEM Ambassadors do?
The Ambassadors are provided with opportunities which fit their own skills and availability and include a wide range of activities such as giving careers talks, helping with projects in after-school STEM clubs or challenge days and judging competitions They also support and inspire teachers in the classroom and help them update their knowledge of contemporary science, technology and research processes. The variety of activities and the impact they have is huge. Benefits of being a STEM Ambassador include: • Enjoying a sense of achievement • Gaining a fresh perspective on day-to-day work when seen through the eyes of students • Helping to make a difference in the local community • Developing new skills and confidence Who can become a STEM Ambassador? Anyone over the age of 17 with skills or interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics can register as a STEM Ambassador! The most important qualities in a STEM Ambassador is that they are enthusiastic and a positive role