ieee teacher in service programme 14 th march 2011
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IEEE Teacher In Service Programme
14th March 2011
STEMNETThe Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Network
Moyna Kennedy, Consultant for STEMNET (Scotland)
[email protected] 890972
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
STEMNET
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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 .....
Film clipChris Styles.htm
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
[email protected] 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