1. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Team
Dr Samantha Clark
STEM Development Manager

2. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub
The University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Team are based in the STEM Hub, An Lòchran, Inverness Campus
We aim to inspire children aged 5 – 19 to engage with STEM subjects
We offer interactive, curriculum tied modules to schools across the Highland region
The modules are tailored to the individual needs of each school.
We are currently funded by SSE to promote the British Science Association CREST scheme.

3. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub
Modules are interactive, curriculum tied and where possible linked to real University of the Highlands and Islands research!

4. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub

5. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub
STEM Hub modules have been specifically altered for rural school challenges
The Sphero Module has been specifically designed to hit all computing level 1 & 2 learning outcomes without the need for a computer!
Sessions have been designed to work with composite classes

6. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub
The STEM Hub can also be used FREE of charge for after school clubs
The CoderDojo club is run by STEM Ambassadors
Interacts with pupils aged 6 to 16 on Tuesday evenings and holidays
The club has interacted with around 900 people since it started August 2016

7. University of the Highlands and Islands STEM Hub
We aim to improve:
Improve capacity by providing schools with access to inspiring modules and resources.
Improve confidence through teacher CPD and working with PGDE students.
Improve STEM culture by building meaningful relationships with schools.
Capacity + Confidence + Culture = Sustainability

8. Dr Alessio Gusmeroli STEM Conference May 2 2017
My World of Work Live!
Dr Alessio Gusmeroli
STEM Conference May

9. About MyWoW Live!
Designed to engage and inspire young people to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Menu of bookable workshops
Focus on young people in P7-S3.
All activities are designed to provide a short, sharp burst of STEM inspiration and signpost to connected activities locally.

10. Digital Studio

11. The mind is not a vessel to fill but a fire to kindle
Plato
~400 AC

12. World Economic Forum TOP 10 skills
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Creativity
People Management
Coordinating with others
Emotional Intelligence
Judgement and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Cognitive Flexibility
Source: The Future of Jobs and Skills, 2016

13. Digital Studio offer examples

14. Laboratory for digital skills – focus on coding/ tech / digital making - creativity

15. LEGO Mindstorms EV3 a tool to convey STEM careers messages ~ 61 workshops delivered to Highland pupils this year

16. Digital Studio offer FUN! CHALLENGING! CREATIVE ACTIVITIES!
Not only LEGO
Python, Arduino, Java, Raspberry Pi, scientific sensors
FUN! CHALLENGING! CREATIVE ACTIVITIES!

17. Work with local schools
Started in September 2016 – coordination with Highland Council
94 workshops (0.8 per day), 42 schools, 97% P6-P pupils 260 teaching professionals

18. Feedback from pupils 274 surveyed pupils (44% male, 52% female)
“Science is more fun now” “I want to be an engineer now!”
88% think that working in Science and Tech is more exciting now 97% think is now more likely that they will study science subjects in school
274 surveyed pupils (44% male, 52% female)

19. Feedback from teachers
97% stated that they learned something new with us 80% stated that their motivation and enthusiasm in teaching STEM subjects has increased
“I did not know there were so many job opportunities every year within STEM.”
“Gave the children a very practical and enjoyable experience. These experiences are worth hours spent in the classroom”
120 surveyed teachers

20. Future priorities
Work with secondary schools (only 2 schools have engaged so far)
Two new activities Technology in Agriculture
and Careers in Architecture (360 Architecture employer linked)
Collaboration with Science Skills Academy – STEM Hub UHI etc and joint work with employers

21. My World of Work Live! STEM Hub
Short, sharp, burst of inspiration
about STEM jobs and careers
Careers Guidance Service,
it’s about jobs in STEM
Hands on, interactive, curriculum linked, STEM sessions
Building confidence and inspiring the next generation
Inverness centre
Target schools are within 1 hour of Inverness
Broad North of Scotland
regional remit
Target schools across the Highland region
Focus on applied Sciences
e.g. space Engineering: satellite manufacturing
Focus on broad STEM subjects
e.g. space activity: curriculum linked activities on the solar system

22. My World of Work Live! STEM Hub
Today I got a Discovery CREST Award in programming!
Today I learnt how to build a wind turbine with LEGO!
I want to be an Energy Engineer!

23. STEM Hub
My World of Work Live!
>60% of the schools in the ASG have engaged
Alness Academy
Charleston
Gairloch
Grantown
Inverness Royal
Kingussie
Millburn
Portree
Fortrose
Invergordon
Inverness High
Inverness Royal
Culloden
Millburn

24. STEM Hub
SDS
both

25. THANK YOU!!!!! STEM Hub My World of Work Live! studioinv@sds.co.uk
THANK YOU!!!!!