1. STEM ENRICHMENT Launch: Wed 2 nd October J151 & J152 1-1.30pm

2. If you study: Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths ……or if you don’t….. Come along on Wednesday to find out how you can be involved in fun and challenging activities J151-2, 1pm Create Futures Academic Ambassador Sustainability Industry

4. OPPORTUNITIES in STEM EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) Bursaries for work placements CREST award Competitions / challenges Wed 2 nd October J151 & J152 1-1.30pm

5. 1. STEM Ambassador A STEM ambassador will have a presence within the broader community and communicate enthusiasm for STEM, eg: – Big Bang Ambassador – Liaise with secondary school, eg STEM club, exhibition, classrooms – Organise a trip for college students, eg science museum, field trip, overseas trip – Organise café scientifique event at college

6. G:\allstaff\STEM\Liams Videos

8. 2. STEM Academic A STEM academic will demonstrate academic qualities by involvement in research or further learning, eg: – Submit a piece of research for an EPQ – Enter an essay competition – Complete an additional qualification (eg Open University credits) – Organise a discussion group with college students to discuss articles, books etc. – Attend Smallpeice Trust, UNIQ summer school or EDT Headstart event – Enter an olympiad

10. 3. STEM in Industry Involves a work placement in a STEM industry, eg: – Work experience – Paid or voluntary employment – Nuffield Bursary – Internship – Become a STEM Academy student – Work with a mentor from industry

11. http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/student-video

12. Rutherford Appleton Lab DateDeadline 10 September Applications open for the following summer 31 DecemberApplications close 2nd week of March All places are confirmed. Letters to all applicants. 6 weeks before placement All forms to be received by RAL, including Student/Parent Agreement and School's Agreement form. April - AugustPlacements begin

13. 4. STEM Create A STEM project includes a wide range of initiatives involving sustained application to an initiative, eg: – Develop an idea, through design to manufacture – Enter an invention competition – Gain a CREST award – Enter National Science & Engineering Competition – Develop STEM initiatives in college, eg web site development

14. http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest-awards/crest-video-challenge

16. 5. STEM Futures Demonstrate commitment to learning about STEM and increasing awareness of STEM by attending events and excursions made available through college, eg: – Attend careers talks – Participate in extra-curricular activities eg field trips – Participate in HE or industry visits / talks

18. Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Education Access Day – Friday 15 th Nov Engineering Your Future – Friday 6 th Dec Science in Your Future – Women only – Tuesday 4 th Feb

19. 6. STEM Sustainability Involves any STEM initiative with a sustainability focus, eg: – Environmental survey of students / staff / college etc – Voluntary conservation work – Conservation project; local, regional or international – Sustainability campaign in college – Plan a green fair for a school / at college – Form a lobby group for a specific local environmental issue

20. Green Spaces, Cirencester 16th Conservation volunteering / wildlife Surveys Stream dynamics – project around suggestions for river improvements Awareness campaigns – to reduce dog fouling, litter, illegal fires, improve water saving / recycling Research, design and construct: – Bridges, footpaths, raised walkways

21. http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/national-science-engineering-week

23. In one week, come and tell us your plans WHAT WILL YOU DO?

24. STEM club each week Project development every 3 rd week Advice / guidance when needed Hazel, Bert, Liam, Simon, Ken, Mike, Keith, Sarah, Caroline Science, maths, technology lecturers and technicians Support