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STEM Ambassador Activities
Find out what ambassadors can offer and get ideas for carrying out your own activities.
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If you would like to share your own STEM Ambassador Activity contact us at stemambassadors@sserc.scot
Making a STEM Board Game: Cell Survival, Thomas Williams
I was on my way into work when the idea hit me. I had wanted to represent the focus of my STEM work, researching how cells notice and...
Celebrating 20 years of STEM Ambassadors, Dr Lydia Bach, Glasgow University
I joined STEM ambassadors during my 3rd year as an undergraduate at the University of Glasgow, so over 12 years ago now. Back then I was...
All Things Environmental in Angus, Nicole Pearson
I had the pleasure of delivering a STEM learning session, in July, to a group in Angus. The children, aged 4-11 years, had the...
STEM Careers Afternoon, Mark McGrady
Before I signed up and completed the course to be a STEM ambassador, I had no real experience of either discussing my career or running a...
STEM Next TechFest, Mimi Asogwa
I was thrilled when I was selected to be interviewed for the students’ essay competition as part of this year’s TechFest STEM activity....
Orkney Science Festival, Ashleigh Kitchiner
I work as a Senior Marine Mammal Consultant by day and volunteer as a STEM Ambassador by night! What that means is that I research, write...
Volunteering to Fit my Schedule (CREST Awards), Emma Wilson
CREST Awards are a national scheme managed by the British Science Association, enabling young people aged 5-19 to engage with STEM. At...
Ambassadors in Action - DYW Live Pathways Week, Karen Gerrie
STEM Ambassador activities don't always go to plan but we are always here to support and assist you to overcome any challenges. Here...
Am I a Scientist? - Fiona Travers, Public Engagement Officer, STFC
When I was asked to be part of ‘I’m A Scientist- Get me Out of Here!’ a familiar little voice inside my head shouted, “you’re not a real...
My First STEM Ambassador Activity - Monica Higgins
I have worked with children and young people for many years, but it was still very daunting heading out for my first solo STEM activity....
Ambassadors in Action - ALIenergy Climate Quest
By Michael Wall Lockdown, furlough and working from home were full of challenges for ALIenergy’s Education Officers, but after the...
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