IEEE Teacher In Service Programme

14th March 2011

STEMNETThe Science, Technology, Engineering

and Mathematics Network

Moyna Kennedy, Consultant for STEMNET (Scotland)

scotland@stemnet.org.uk07909 890972

gail@physics.gla.ac.uk

0141 330 6396

Aileen Hamilton and Gail Penny from

Science Connects

STEM Ambassadors in the Westmanaged by

STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through a number of Programmes – STEM Ambassadors and STEM Brokerage and the STEMClubs Network managed through local organisations

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STEM skills are valuable but in short supply• Employers are demanding STEM skills – 92% of companies surveyed employ

STEM skilled people, valuing their analytical capabilities and problem solving skills

• 66% of employers are having difficulty recruiting enough STEM-skilled individuals to meet their needs. In water and energy this sits at 74%

• 68% of employers in science, hi-tech, energy and water not confident over recruitment of highly skilled staff

• 70% of companies identified lack of time and information as the greatest barrier to engagement with schools

• The starting salaries of engineers, scientists and management trainees were the highest of those surveyed from 350 employers

Source: CBI education and skills survey 2009

The Issue

Susan Anderson, the CBI’s director of education and skills policy

“Even with more and more people going to university, not enough

are studying the science, technology, engineering and maths

(STEM) subjects that business wants now, and will increasingly

need in the future. Those wavering on whether university is worth

it, and which course to study, should know that people with STEM

degrees get, on average, higher earnings and a raft of interesting

career options.”

> 28,000 STEM Ambassador volunteers across the UK

Scotland• 3030 volunteers• 42 % female• 64% under 35 years of age• Approx. 23% from other than degree backgrounds e.g. apprentices, technicians etc• Over 80% of secondary schools have had at least 1

STEM Ambassador visit in the last 12 months• Over 400 Employers engaged with the Programme

The STEM Ambassadors Programme

STEM Ambassadors come from

• Colleges and Universities• Research Institutes• The NHS• Industry

• Engineering & Manufacturing• Energy - renewables, Oil & Gas• Life Sciences, Chemicals and Healthcare• Food & Drink• Finance

Comments from pupils on STEM Ambassadors....

• “My overall interest in science and maths has increased greatly and I now see a clear path into a science career”.

• “Another aspect … which I found perhaps the most useful has been the careers advice and information which has helped me build a much clearer picture of my future”.

• “I have decided to pursue a career in engineering when I was previously undecided what to do”

STEM Ambassadors come from

• Colleges and Universities• Research Institutes• The NHS• Industry

And help with lessons on their speciality topics, career talks, after school clubs, competitions, site visits, events etc .....

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Examples of Ambassador

Engineering related Activities

KNEX Junior Engineer for Britain ChallengeYoung Engineers Clubs / Science Clubs“Heather’s Hut” Renewable Energy kit SCube Renewable Energy boxF1 in SchoolsICE Rapid Response ChallengeICE Bridges to SchoolsKNEX Solar Cars workshopMAD LAB circuits at Glasgow Science FestivalRoyal Academy of Engineering EEP

– QTC Switch– Perfect Pylons

SCDI Celebration of Engineering ShowcaseNuclear Energy talks to S1/S2Junior Saltire Prize – just announcedBig Bang FeederEDT Go4SET Engineering ChallengeBAE Systems Engineering Challenge

How could I use a STEM Ambassador

• Advance Higher and Higher Biology (PCR)• Topical Science• Support for Science Projects• STEM related clubs• Careers talks/Parent Teacher evenings• Science Baccalaureate• Showing the real world of work (site visits)• Cross curricular ideas

Group Discussions

Questions

STEMNETThe Science, Technology, Engineering

and Mathematics Network

Moyna Kennedy, Scottish Consultant for STEMNET

scotland@stemnet.org.uk07909 890972

www.stemnet.org.uk

and from STEM Ambassadors.....

• “It’s great to see them coming up with so many questions and ideas. Their enthusiasm is infectious. It makes it very enjoyable for me.”

• “That’s what I like about being a science ambassador. You can make a real difference to people’s lives.”

For Employers• Career Development for staff• Communication and Presentation skills• Employee sense of achievement & motivation• Company profile in the community

My schoolWhat would we like? What needs

enhancing? What subjects are difficult to deliver and bring alive? Where would

applied examples be useful? Are there ‘off curriculum’ weeks that we need help

with?

Careers Clubs

CforE – experiences and outcomes

National Qualifications e.g. Higher, Science Baccalaureate

CforE – cross curricular

CforE – The four capacities

STEM ambassadors road shows C.Southworth 2010