Why are STEM Ambassadors so important? During a series of Podcasts, CIHT are exploring this very question and the excellent work of CIHT STEM Ambassadors and why being a STEM Ambassador is so important to the Highways & Transportation Industry. We look at the positive impact that STEM Ambassadors have, through the different perspectives of Teachers, Employers, STEM Learning and STEM Ambassadors themselves as well as an introduction from CIHT’s very own President, Deborah Simms, who is a STEM Ambassador herself.
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During this latest podcast, we look at how STEM Ambassadors Inspire Careers with Maria Madeley, Head of Science Teacher at Minety Church of England Primary School, about the importance of STEM Ambassador activities within Schools.
We discuss how STEM Ambassadors help to contribute to a student’s development and how to align their STEM related activities to the school’s curriculum. We discuss how to use STEM activities to showcase diversity and get more female engineers into the industry and how we ensure the safety off the children during STEM Ambassador visits. Maria explains the term ‘Cultural Collateral’ and why she recommends STEM Ambassadors to other schools.
Maria was part of the Enthuse partnership whose aim was to inspire girls to study STEM subjects and the career pathways that STEM subjects lead to. As part of this project, Maria took part in a work placement role at National Highways, which gave her an insight into the working of National Highways. Maria transferred this insight to the year six children in school, by organising and running a school club to work through with the children how roads are built. With support from National Highways, they have established a very popular club.
Inspired to become a CIHT STEM Ambassador
Becoming a CIHT STEM Ambassador has never been easier. First, visit the STEM Learning website, then create an account and apply for your free DBS check. You will be taken through an induction and given all the tools you need to start inspiring the next generation. As a CIHT STEM Ambassador, you are only required to undertake a minimum of one activity each year, although many ambassadors do much more than that.
For more information, please contact professionaldevelopment@ciht.org.uk
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