Rolls-Royce

"At Rolls-Royce we work very closely with STEMNET to help encourage pupils to study science and engineering with approximately 200 employees acting as Science and Engineering Ambassadors. Schools creating the new clubs have a great opportunity to inspire pupils to become the next generation of scientists and engineers and to engage with industry through the STEMNET ambassador programme."

Graham Hopkins, Director of Engineering & Technology Defence Aerospace, Rolls-Royce plc.

QinetiQ

"Enthusing students with inspirational and topical STEM projects, outside of the formal classroom environment, is essential to develop a perception of STEM as a set of rewarding, exciting and socially-important careers. I believe that STEMNET contributes to this need admirably through its Ambassadors scheme, which QinetiQ strongly supports. The nationwide science clubs are a natural extension of STEMNET's activity and I look forward to exploring how we in QinetiQ can contribute, both corporately and individually through the actions of our Science and Engineering Ambassadors, to benefit the next generation of STEM practitioners through these clubs."

Dr Martin Thomas, Director of STEM Outreach, QinetiQ

General Electric

“GE recognises just how vital it is to encourage more young people to see Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) as exciting subjects and also to motivate those young people to see the potential of STEM careers. The GE Foundation have partnered with STEMNET for a number of years on programmes to support this aim, involving our employees in the Science and Engineering Ambassadors Programme.  We are delighted to see the pilot of the School Science and Engineering Clubs receive funding and see that this could be a way of STEM employers to engage in a positive and influential way with schools.  We look forward to discussing with STEMNET, ways in which we can support the clubs effectively through our employee community engagement organisation, GE Volunteers.”

Emma Tamblingson, Corporate Citizenship Manager, EMEA

British Nuclear Group

“We really enjoy working with SETPOINT Cumbria in developing and delivering science based education programmes for schools across Cumbria and beyond.  All our staff have now registered as SEAs and regularly contribute to the many activities that SETPOINT promote.  It’s great to see teachers and children enjoying learning about science in this way.”
Pauline Farrell, Education Manager for British Nuclear Group.

Astra Zeneca

"Astra Zeneca is delighted to be involved with the Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) programme. This scheme is a wonderful way of engaging children in science, engineering and technology projects. This is particularly important at a time when educationalists and industry both aim to encourage uptake of these subjects amongst students.

AstraZeneca has about 150 employees that regularly work with schools across the UK who have become SEAs. In the North West we have over 130 SEAs representing the company through their work in local primary and secondary schools which includes delivering 'hands on science and engineering activities."
Chris Dalton, Head of External Affairs for Astra Zeneca

Thales UK

"Thales UK employs over 9,000 employees based in more than 50 locations throughout all regions, with a high proportion of staff being involved in science, technology and engineering. As a company, therefore, the themes of youth, technology and education are key for us and Science and Engineering Clubs are an excellent way of enthusing and encouraging our next generation of employees."

Dawn Ohlson C.Eng M.Eng MIET, Director - Educational Affairs