SmartSTEMs

Our mission is to inspire the next generation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) through collaboration with industry and education. Our core aim is equity of access and opportunity for all young people; where new and strong connections between education and industry lead to expanded skills, career options, and networks. How can you support us? ✅Volunteer your time ✅Introduce us to your employer ✅Record a video ✅Donate to the charity ✅Follow us on social media Find out how you can help us achieve our mission: https://buff.ly/3M2uejx

We recently posted about our partnership with Telefónica Tech (EN) who share our commitment to ensuring that every young person, regardless of background, has access to quality STEM education and inspiring career insights. Here are just a few highlights of the impact we’ve already achieved with @Telefoncia Tech and the importance of collaboration: 🌟 Digital skills workshops for 1100 pupils in Central Scotland 🌟 Engaged with 13 schols across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and West Lothian 🌟 Delivered 6,876 hours of digital skill learning hours 🌟 10 Telefonica Tech employees have contributed over 30 hours of volunteering time. Read more about our partnership and the work we’ve been doing in the community.

Have you discovered Lost Shore Surf Resort Edidiong and Jen from SmartSTEMs had a great evening learning more about Lost Shore Surf's school programme which offers dynamic, and immersive experiences for pupils that embraces learning and surfing. Their goal is to teach pupils about STEM innovation, wellbeing, and, of course, learning to surf!

Over the past 12 months in collaboration with Glasgow City Council we have delivered a series of groundbreaking digital skills workshops that have made a significant impact on Glasgow's youth. In secondary schools and libraries, we’ve introduced S1-S2 pupils, including those less engaged in traditional education, to vital digital skills through hands-on workshops and interactive learning experiences. The program has used existing resources, like Marty’s and microbits, and enhanced them with new materials to create a dynamic learning environment. In primary schools, we extended this approach, focusing on early digital literacy and inspiring young people to explore digital careers. We were delighted to have successfully delivered the second half of our pilot last week. #STEM #STEMEducation #InspireTheFuture #CollabIsKey

Evidence tells us that if young people have a better understanding of what can be achieved and how, then unsurprisingly, they will go on to achieve more themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to people who have a story to tell or indeed someone willing to tell it. We capture the fantastic stories of those working in STEM to inspire young people. Here is one such story: discover how Andrew Fournet, a prospective fireman, ended up being a communicator supreme in the space sector. Andrew works for CGI, a company that delivers mission-critical space software systems, including satellite navigation, communications and operations, space science, and space-enabled applications. Please like and share our stories to help inspire the next generation!

We are always delighted to connect with companies who are committed to making a positive impact in their community and beyond. As a non-profit organisation dedicated to STEM and social mobility, we rely on the generosity and support of individuals and corporations to help us achieve our goals. Here’s how you can support our work and inspire the next generation: ✅Become a partner ✅Sponsor us ✅Attend an event ✅Work with us on ‘your’ ESG ✅Follow us on social media By partnering with us, your company will have the chance to not only contribute to the community but also showcase your commitment to social responsibility and make a tangible difference. https://buff.ly/3B4dnuu Sponsorship creates opportunities! #STEM #STEMEducation #InspireTheFuture #CollabIsKey

What a day we had with SP Energy Networks and their Official Community Partner Glasgow Warriors 🤩 We had 120 S1 and S2 pupils from Barrhead, Clevedon, Eastwood, Jordanhill and Notre Dame take part in our event last Wednesday where we took a tour of the grounds, learned about the role of technology and science in sport, and met with ScottishPower, sponsors of the Glasgow Warriors rugby team, who told us about the journey of power and the dangers of electricity. Then we discussed different STEM careers in sport and engineering. We even got to meet a few of the players. Thank you to SP Energy Networks, Glasgow Warriors, and all the pupils and teachers who took part.

Opening Doors to Digital Futures with Telefónica Tech (EN)! We are delighted to have teamed up with Telefónica Tech (EN) to empower young people from underrepresented backgrounds in Scotland. Together, we have already engaged over 1100 pupils across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and West Lothian, offering access to digital skills education and pathways into technology careers. We've delivered a number of interactive events and hands-on workshops, all designed to create equal opportunities for young people and to connect them to industry networks, gain practical knowledge, and be inspired by relatable role models. Read more about our partnership here: https://buff.ly/3CqHT2l

How do we inspire the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM)? Young people attending our events have access to interesting and motivational role models whom they can talk to, as well as a range of hands-on workshops that highlight the diversity of careers in STEM and the skills needed in the industry. They leave our events with a wider understanding of the opportunities available to them and the different routes that can take them there. Here is Derek Lambie a Bareshaft Assembly Leader at Howden, A Chart Industries Company one of our sponsor companies. At the event, Derek shows the students some of the products they make including a 3D model compressor, and talks about the importance of showing young people the breadth of opportunities engineering has to offer.

Last week we were “on the farm” with pupils from Morland Area C of E Primary School at Helm Farm in Cumbria. An information filled afternoon where the children got to learn about our Digital Dairy Chain and SRUC research in to cow behaviour, see robotic milking take place, see an ultrasound of a pregnant cow with the farm vet, sit in a tractor, find out all about animal feed from Massey Feeds and get to meet the new calves up close as they learn all things STEM and careers in dairy! The enthusiasm and fab questions from the group blew us away, we hope they all left feeling inspired and knowledgeable. Thanks to our partner Digital Dairy Chain and everyone at Helm Farm for a brilliant afternoon. #smartstemsonthefarm #careersinstem #thinkdairycareers #CollabIsKey