About STEM Ambassadors
STEM Ambassadors (formerly SEAs) are people who work with schools on a voluntary basis, providing support and encouragement as well as role models for young people and children in science, technology, engineering and maths areas. The aim of the programme is to encourage more young people to understand the opportunities that a science, engineering or technology-based career can offer them.
STEM Ambassadors are people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) backgrounds and skills, who are willing and able to inspire and encourage children and young people in these subjects and related careers.
What do STEM Ambassadors do?
There are many ways that STEM Ambassadors can assist, such as,
- Supporting practical work in the classroom
- Supporting out-of-school activities such as clubs
- Awards and competitions
- Addressing school groups about relevant topics or their careers
- Supporting local events (judging rounds of the Young Engineer for Britain K'Nex Challenge or assisting at careers events)
STEM Ambassadors are asked to commit to assisting at one event/project per year as a minimum. Ambassadors with time to commit are linked up with specific schools and liaise with teachers to arrange what they could best do to support that school.
A key aim is flexibility. It is important to acknowledge that SEAs are volunteers, giving of their time and experience.
If you are interested in having a STEM Ambassador to support your school science/engineering club or to help with specific project then e-mail or completed our On-Line STEM Ambassadors Request Form to the appropriate STEM Ambassadors Coordinator for your region.
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