Find sector focused pre-recorded panel presentations below.
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Each presentation is from a STEM Ambassador about their career journey and lasts around 5 minutes. Either watch the presentation that interests you or watch the whole panel.
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There is also a selection of sector-linked videos and resources from our My World of Work Live partners to give you even more information about a career in STEM.
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These videos have been developed for secondary-aged pupils but some might also be suitable for P6/P7 pupils.
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Click the sector to be taken to that video:
Sectors:
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Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Energy
Life Sciences
Maths
Mechanical Engineering
Space
Technology
Extra:
Land & Sea Engineering
My World of Work Live
Chemistry
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in chemistry.
Presentation times:
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00:43 - Dr Erifyli Tsagkari, Research Accociate
05:19 - Jolene Sinnott, Technical Logistics Team Manager
10:28 - Dr Sylvia Soldatou, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Life & Chemical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in Civil Engineering.
01:05 - Stephen Batchen, Senior Civil Engineer
07:45 - Patrick Wemyss, Project Engineer
12:11 - Ian Mclauchlan, Associate Director
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
My World of Work Live video: Construction
Energy
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in Energy.
00:55 - Graham Dallas, Business Development Manager
07:05 - Roederer Rose Lyne, Energy and Emissions Engineer
15:25 - Jane Hodson, Information and Samples Lead
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Life & Chemical Sciences
My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
Life Sciences
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in Life Sciences.
00:32 - Fenella Wood, Marine Biologist
05:51 - Kirsten MacAulay, Medicinal Chemist
11:10 - Letizia Delle Vedove, Molecular Biologist
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Life & Chemical Sciences
Maths
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs with a maths specialism.
00:37​ - Chris Dickson, Algorithms Engineer
08:56 - Lucy Fraser Edmans, Analytical Consultant
Due to a technical error one of our STEM Ambassador presentations from Gillian Mutch who is an Actuarial Analyst is missing, however, Gillian is still involved in the Q&A segment at the end and you can learn more about becoming an Actuary here
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
My World of Work Live video: Digital Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in Mechanical Engineering.
01:27​​ - Calum Watkins, Graduate Engineer
07:10​​ - Colin Donaldson, Project Manager
15:03​ - Calum Watson, Senior Engineer
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
Space
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in the Space Sector.
00:43 - Katie Miller, Project Manager
12:03 - Pam Anderson, Head of Institutional Engagement
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
My World of Work Live video: Digital Technology
My World of Work Live video: High Value Manufacturing
Technology
Meet three of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in technology.
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00:37 - Paul MacLeod, IT Project Engineer
07:22 - Willie Bell, Retired Software Engineering Lead
13:07 - Joe Walker, Digital Design Engineer
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My World of Work Live video: Digital Technology
Land & Sea Engineering
Meet two of our STEM Ambassadors in Scotland who are talking about their jobs in Engineering - Land and Sea
00:56​ - Anne Wilkins, Engineering Geologist
09:58​ - Stuart Inglis, Project Manager
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My World of Work Live video: Future Skills: Engineering
My World of Work Live, brought to you by Skills Development Scotland, is a set of fun and interactive activities that help young people understand future careers. Aimed at 8-18 year olds, activities are designed and delivered by experts with a passion for education and learning. They use the latest technology to engage and inspire, bringing the world of work to life.
To support STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week and the Careers Carnival they have recorded a selection of presentations with information on the different sectors included in the carnival. Find suggestions under each Careers Carnival video or find them all here.
Future Skills: Life and Chemical Sciences
Future Skills: Digital Technology
Future Skills: Engineering
Future Skills: Construction
Future Skills: High Value Manufacturing