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STEM Ambassador Activities

Find out what ambassadors can offer and get ideas for carrying out your own activities.

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...