Andy Kearney describes how students were engrossed and inspired by an Ambassadors talk regarding further study of STEM subjects at university.

Please describe the activity carried out by the Ambassador

A talk was given on studying science, engineering and medicine at Imperial College, with a particular emphasis on material science.

Do you feel that the Ambassador had a positive impact on the pupils? If so please describe how.

A very positive impact. 15 students attended and all were engrossed in the talk given and the personal perspective of being a student at Imperial.

Do you feel that the Ambassador had a positive impact on the staff? If so, please describe how.

I was the only staff member to attend. I was impressed with her ability to communicate effectively with our students.

Do you have any useful tips for other teachers on how to plan activities with Ambassadors?

Set up a science/medics society by appointing a small team of dedicated students to run it – they will do most of the hard work!

Any future plans for more STEM Ambassador involvement?

Our careers advisor is planning to organise a careers fair on science and engineering in March 2009. I would like to get some Ambassadors involved in giving advice to our students
 

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