Matthew Evans
In this STEMNET resource, Assistant Head Teacher Matthew Evans describes activities undertaken in his specialist Technology College to support STEM subject teaching. The school runs many STEM Clubs and has worked with STEM Ambassadors for nearly 15 years. Matthew works closely with the STEM Ambassadors and they organise regular…
Ed Dyke
In this STEMNET resource, maths teacher Ed Dyke describes a STEM project undertaken by his school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, called Rocket Day. The project was funded by the York and North Yorkshire Business and Education Partnership (NYBEP). Also involved was STEM Ambassador Clive Bell, who has worked for the RAF and the Bloodhound…
Electrical Engineer: Peter Damer
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Peter Damer, an engineer working for General Electric. Peter works in selling and installing control systems. His engineering background has led him to take on a variety of roles that have included maintenance, project management and teaching in companies…
Maintenance Engineer: Tim Moss
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Tim Moss, a maintenance engineer working for Nottingham Express Transit. Tim has always been interested in all kinds of transport. His work involves researching transport technology and ensuring that Nottingham's tram system runs efficiently. Tim's…
Auditioning the STEM Ambassadors
This STEMNET video shows the process of auditioning 16 STEM Ambassadors hoping to take part in a series of Teachers TV films profiling their work experience. The 16 finalists were challenged to enthuse and engage the panel of judges, a group of schoolchildren, with a five-minute activity. The video gives introduces the project,…
Faye Cashman: Spacecraft Engineer
Faye Cashman is a Systems Engineer at Astrium in Portsmouth. In this STEMNET video, Faye describes her work with all sorts of spacecraft systems such as communication satellites and the Mars Rover. She is currently working on a new telescope which will, in time, replace the Hubble telescope and uses infrared to see through the dust…
Chris Styles: Applications Engineer
Chris Styles is a Senior Applications Engineer at ARM, a company that specialises in designing computer chips for mobile phones. In this STEMNET video, Chris talks about his job finding new uses for the computer chips by inventing new technological devices. As a STEM Ambassador, Chris has been working with local schools to develop…
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Control Systems Engineer: Vicki Hodges
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Vicki Hodges, an Attitude and Orbit Control Systems engineer working on a project to develop an unmanned spacecraft. Having joined the Astrium graduate scheme, Vicki has moved around the company and gained experience in a variety of different roles. She…
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Risk Management Coordinator: Ross Wattie
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Ross Wattie, a risk management coordinator at an international integrated energy company. Ross is currently involved in risk modelling to simulate different scenarios and assess their possible impacts. He has also found that his language skills have been…
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Airworthiness Engineer: Nathan Kan
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Nathan Kan, a Senior Airworthiness Engineer. Nathan works for QinetiQ, a company which provides technology-based services to the defence, security and related markets. It also delivers consultancy services to commercial and industrial customers across…
Avionics Technician: Lee Betts
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Lee Betts, an avionics technician with the RAF. Lee describes how new recruits undertake basic training, work in a front-line squadron and then undertake further specialists training. Lee's role involves fixing the radar, flight systems and communication…
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Tunnel Design Engineer: Kate Woolley
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of tunnel design engineer and STEM Ambassador Kate Woolley. Kate designs and supervises the construction of tunnels and finds that she needs to use maths, physics and technology to make everyday decisions. Engineering, however, had not always seemed a natural choice. Kate…
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Research Engineer: Jonathan Dewsbury
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of research engineer, and STEM Ambassador, Jonathan Dewsbury. Jonathan is studying for an Engineering Doctorate and working for an international engineering consultancy who are part-funding his studies. The company, Buro Happold, design and build infrastructure and buildings…
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Mechanical Engineer: Felix Schubert
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Felix Schubert, a mechanical engineer. Felix works for MSE Consultants Ltd, an engineering consultancy which specialises in natural gas compression projects for the oil and gas industry. He enjoys that fact that he can change his role every two months…
Nuclear Power Design Engineer: David Bennett
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador David Bennett, a design engineer at a nuclear power station. David's role is to ensure that any modifications made to the nuclear power plant improve safety and efficiency. He started work after gaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering and likes…
Piping Stress Engineer: Danny Finn
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Danny Finn, a piping stress engineer. Danny works for a company that build facilities to liquify natural gas before its transportation. His specialism is in determining whether pipe work will survive its required operating lifetime. Using computer design…
Transportation Planner: Dan Cornelius
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of transportation planner, and STEM Ambassador, Dan Cornelius. Dan's role is to assess road schemes and their impacts on local and regional areas. He develops graphic models of the situation and location. This allows him to manipulate elements, such as traffic flow,…
Construction Project Engineer: Colin Glen
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Colin Glen, a project engineer working in a construction company. Colin has worked on many great buildings in London. He is part of a team that ensures the comnpany's design, plans and construction meet the required specifications. Colin had…
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Design Engineer: Chris Robbins
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Chris Robbins, a design engineer and Director of a small independent consultancy. Chris uses maths to help companies solve problems by developing mathematical models and associated software to help select appropriate materials and processes. After gaining…
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Electrical Engineer: Caron Malone
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of electrical and electronics undergraduate, and STEM Ambassador, Caron Malone. Caron had always been interested in electronics and studied physics, maths and technology at school. She gained a Power Academy scholarship, which was introduced by power companies to address…
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Instrumentation Engineer: Boye Odukunle
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of instrumentation engineer and STEM Ambassador, Boye Odukunle. Boye develops precise specifications clients who are building 'plants' or 'facilities' that process oil and gas following its extraction from reserves. The job offers opportunities…
Mechanical Engineer: Andrew Keen
This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Andrew Keen, a graduate engineer. Andrew studied Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing before gaining a placement with an aerospace design company. Following a Masters of Engineering degree in Materials and further work experience, Andrew was offered…
Activity Case Study 10: David Bennett
In this STEMNET activity case study, design engineer and STEM Ambassador David Bennett describes how valuable he believes STEMNET activities are for schools. David devotes about two days per month to STEMNET activities. He helps with careers events, advising students on what employers are looking for, how to fill out application…
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Activity Case Study 12: Jonathan Dewsbury
This STEMNET activity case study describes the STEM Ambassador work of Research Engineer Jonathan Dewsbury at a primary school in Hampshire. Jonathan showed children how to build high towers and is putting together a bridge building challenge for the Year 6 classes. Jonahtan said, "The children respond really well to an expert…
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Activity Case Study 3: Kate Woolley
In this STEMNET activity case study, Kate Woolley describes a construction skills day at a language college for girls. The pupils were allocated 'real' roles on which their hands-on tasks were based. Kate also gave a presentation about civil engineering, using famous buildings as examples. Since becoming a STEM Ambassador,…
Activity Case Study 16: Lee Betts
This STEMNET activity case study describes the work of Lee Betts, who works at RAF Cosford, for the STEM Ambassador network and Engineering Education Scheme. Lee trains other STEM Ambassadors to undertake activities and is also involved in the WISE (Women into Science, Engineering and Construction) programme. This programme involves…
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Activity Case Studies 18 and 19: Ross Wattie and Felix Schubert
This STEMNET activity case study describes how STEM Ambassador Felix Schubert shadowed another engineer, Ross Wattie, to learn the skills needed to present sessions for groups of students. Felix was asked to do four sessions of a science workshop for 120 primary school children but felt apprehensive about working with young students.…
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Activity Case Study 13: Tim Moss
This STEMNET activity case study describes how Tim Moss, a maintenance engineer, worked with an Engineering Diploma teacher, Chris Hallgarth, to implement a practical programme to support a new Engineering Diploma qualification. This programme brought engineering to life, giving students an insight into 'real life' applications.…
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Activity Case Study 15: Colin Glen
This STEMNET activity case study describes how Colin Glen, a project manager for a construction company, is motivating future engineers through his work as a STEM Ambassador. Along with a variety of other Ambassadors, Colin took part in a Business in Maths day at his old secondary school, talking to students about the construction…
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Activity Case Study 4: Danny Finn
In this STEMNET activity case study, STEM Ambassador Danny Finn describes how valuable engineering role models can be for students. Danny describes a careers event called 'What's my line?' which gave pupils a chance to speak to professionals about their work. For this event, he brought pictures and models to illustrate…
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Activity Case Study 8: Chris Robbins
In this STEMNET activity case study, STEM Ambassador Chris Robbins describes how he works with children and teachers on projects such as building a musical dinosaur crest out of plumbing materials. This gave pupils hands-on engineering experience and an understanding of acoustics. "You have to learn to relate things to other…
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Activity Case Study 7: Caron Malone
This STEMNET activity case study describes the many activities that STEM Ambassador Caron Malone has been involved with. These include designing and making 'intelligent clothing' with primary school children, a Smart Energy workshop and careers day talks. Caron is particularly keen to involve more girls in STEM careers. Caron…