The Impact of STEM Ambassadors in Education
STEM Ambassadors, like Mark Gallaway, play a crucial role in inspiring and educating students, teachers, and corporations in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They help improve presentation skills, boost confidence, and enhance understanding of STEM subjects. Through their efforts, students show increased engagement in STEM, teachers gain confidence in teaching STEM subjects, and corporations benefit from improved workforce motivation and skill development. By adhering to benchmarks and guidelines, STEM Ambassadors contribute to a more informed and empowered society.
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Why Become a STEM Ambassador? Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator
My story: Warning: contains some very bad science that some people may find disturbing. Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator
Statistics: Impact on Ambassadors 92% of ambassadors say that they get a sense of achievement. 52% Say it improved presentation skills. 74% Say it improves confidence. 91% Say it improves their satisfaction with their work. Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator
Statistics: Impact on Pupils 90% of Pupils have an increased engagement in STEM Subjects. 89% Have an increased awareness of the importance of STEM subjects. 90% Have an improved understand of the role of STEM in the workplace. 83% Have improved STEM knowledge due to an Ambassador visit. Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator
Statistics: Impact on Teachers 90% of teachers say that improved their understand of a STEM subject. 81% said that it increased their confidence to talk about STEM careers. 76% said it improved their motivation. 76% said it improved their confidence in teaching STEM subjects Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator
Corporate Impact: Help meet you corporate social responsibility targets. Increased workforce motivation. Improved presentation and communication skills. Improved brand awareness. Improved engagement with local workforce pool. Soft skills development for early career employees. Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator STEM Ambassador Coordinator Suffolk & Norfolk
Going Forward: Gatsby All schools should be achieving all 8 benchmarks by 2020 Statuary Guidance for Careers (January 2018) Applies to Yr 8+ 1. A stable careers programme 2. Learning from career and labour market information 3. Addressing the needs of each pupil 4. Linking curriculum learning to careers 5. Encounters with employers and employees 6. Experiences of workplaces 7. Encounters with further and higher education 8. Personal guidance Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator STEM Ambassador Coordinator Suffolk & Norfolk
Going Forward: Gender Balance Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator STEM Ambassador Coordinator Suffolk & Norfolk
How you are doing? Cambridge Feb 2019- Feb 2020 347 Active ambassadors 875 Events attended 8,621 Hours 72% of secondary schools had a Ambassador visit! Mark Gallaway STEM Ambassador Science Communicator STEM Ambassador Coordinator Suffolk & Norfolk
