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STEM Sussex is made up of a small and dedicated team. If you are not sure who you need to speak to about a particular event or project, have a look at our staff biography for the who’s who of STEM Sussex.

What are STEM Ambassadors?

STEM Ambassadors are volunteers with a STEM background who give up time to inspire the next generation. They are a FREE resource for schools. To find our more or to request Ambassador support please visit:

How do I get involved in the Big Bang Fair South East?

The Big Bang Fair is an exciting, interactive event that’s loads of fun, but with serious careers messages underpinning it all. Students aged 9-19 can meet representatives from local employers and PEIs and see what a future career in STEM might look like. They’ll take part in a range of interactive workshops, shows and activities and get to try new things.

Are there other Big Bang events closer to me?

Big Bang events are vibrant days enthusing the next generation with interactive table top activities which highlight the depth and range of career possibilities. For Big Bang @ events near you, please visit: http://nearme.thebigbangfair.co.uk/regions/704

Am I eligible for free STEMfest activities?

Currently schools in Crawley, Coastal West Sussex and East Sussex can get involved in their local STEMfests. Unfortunately, schools outside these regions don’t have a dedicated STEMfest (yet!) but can attend free events, such as the Big Bang Fair South East.

Interested in a STEMfest in your region? We can support you to deliver a programme with a proven track record.

What is a CREST Award?

The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing science enrichment activities to inspire and engage 5-to-19-year olds. It is the only nationally recognised accreditation scheme for project work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

CREST gives students the chance to participate in hands-on science through investigations and enquiry-based learning. It can be run in schools, clubs, youth groups, other organisations or at home. They are well regarded, high quality and a tangible recognition of success.

There are five CREST Award Levels, allowing students to progress through the scheme throughout their education.

What can my school do for our STEM day or theme week?

Cost is always a factor when planning a STEM enrichment day or theme week. Here are some suggestions you could consider to make it as affordable as possible.

Our in-school Enrichment Activities are run at cost price. Have a look at the Primary or secondary activity areas on our website. We can discuss ways of making the activity affordable for your school or adapting it for your school's needs.

For all schools – visit our ideas and inspiration area. You can filter by subject area and Key Stage to find something to suit your school’s needs.

Why not enter a competition to win some amazing prizes for your school. For the primary competition calendar, click here. For the secondary competition calendar, click here.

Plan your theme week or STEM day to coincide with your nearest STEMfest. Currently schools in Crawley, Coastal West Sussex and East Sussex can get involved in their local STEMfests.

Unfortunately, schools outside these regions don’t have a dedicated STEMfest (yet!) but can attend free events, such as the Big Bang Fair South East.

Can you help us find work experience for our students?

We coordinate the popular Nuffield Research Placements scheme in Sussex and Hampshire, for year 12 students, but unfortunately we do not have the resources to support work experience other than this, and for data protection reasons are unable to share details of our contacts. Occasionally companies will email us offering work experience, and in these instances we will advertise it via our school newsletter. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter please sign up here.

GATWICK AIRPORT - For several years, Gatwick has hosted the Sussex and Surrey FIRST® LEGO® League regional tournament, where teams of students compete to build LEGO® robots.

FIRST® LEGO® League is an international robotics-based competition, which aims to excite young people aged 9 to 16 years about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). It is a global competition with over 30,000 teams involving more than half a million young people.

Teams are judged on their ability to build and program the robot, their research, teamwork and presentation skills.

We are also headline sponsors of Crawley STEMfest which gives 20,000 local young people the chance to learn about STEM career paths. This culminates with the Big Bang Fair South East where thousands of people come along and learn about science through activities, shows and workshops.

What’s going on this year?

We have events and activities running throughout the year. There are several ways you can keep in touch:

SUSSEX ROBOT PROJECT - This is a challenge to complete a giant hexapod that is capable of carrying a human over rough ground. This project is designed to help engineering students problem solve (think) creatively.

EMPLOYERS

What activities, schemes and events do you run?

STEM Ambassadors are volunteers with a STEM background who give up time to inspire the next generation. Become an Ambassador or support your employees' participation in the STEM Ambassador programme. STEM Ambassadors motivate young learners whilst developing their own communication, presentation and planning skills. It is a fantastic way to promote your company within your local community. For more information please visit:

Big Bang @ events - Each STEMfest (see below) culminates in a Big Bang event, a vibrant day enthusing the next generation with interactive table top activities which highlight the depth and range of career possibilities. For Big Bang @ events near you, please visit:

STEMfest is a series of free workshops, activities and shows that take place in schools, colleges, in the community and with local employers. There are now several STEMfests across the South East that showcase the latest STEM innovations, careers and opportunities. As an employer, there are lots of ways to get involved. For More information about Crawley, Coastal, East Sussex and Lewes please visit http://www.stemfest.co.uk/

Nuffield Research Placements offer over 1000 funded placements a year to UK students wanting to get an insight into the world of scientific, research and development, including areas of technology, engineering and maths.

Placements are offered to students in Year 12 studying STEM subjects and last four to six weeks, in universities, industry or research institutions during the summer holidays.

There are no upfront costs to prokect providers. ll we ask you to offer is the premises and you/your staff's time to supervise the students. The students' travel costs are covered and there is an additional bursary for those from low income backgrounds.

The Engineering Education Scheme (EES) in England & Scotland is an EDT Programme which links teams of talented and motivated Year 12 (age 16/17) students and their teacher with local companies to work on real, scientific, engineering and technological problems. The scheme runs from October to April each year.

Working with young people on the EES makes a huge difference to your business. EES students offer a fresh perspective and can support skill development of existing employees. If you are an employer and want to work with talented and motivated students please visit:

What are STEM Ambassadors?

What is the Nuffield Research Placement Scheme ?

Placements are offered to students in Year 12 studying STEM subjects. Through the scheme, students get the opportunity to work alongside practicing scientists, technologist, engineers and mathematicians in the workplace. Placements last four to six weeks, in universities, industry or research institutions during the summer holidays.

There are no upfront costs to project providers. ll we ask you to offer is the premises and you/your staff's time to supervise the students. The students' travel costs are covered and there is an additional bursary for those from low income backgrounds.

What do I need to know about the Engineering Education Scheme?

The Engineering Education Schem(EES) in England & Scotland is an EDT Programme which links teams of talented and motivated Year 12 (age 16/17) students and their teacher with local companies to work on real, scientific, engineering and technological problems. The scheme runs from October to April each year.

If you are an employer and want to work with talented and motivated students please visit

CHAIR - BARONESS BROWN OF CAMBRIDGE

CH EXEC - YVONNE BAKER

Chair of the board - After an academic career at Cambridge University, Baroness Brown held senior business and engineering posts at Rolls-Royce. She returned to academia as Principal of the Engineering Faculty at Imperial College and served as Vice-Chancellor of Aston University from 2006 to 2016.

Baroness Brown advises the Government as vice-chair of the Committee on Climate Change. She is the Prime Minister’s Low Carbon Business Ambassador and is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Decarbonizing Energy.

She also chairs the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials and is a non-executive director of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

5 January 2017: Professor Julia King (Baroness Brown of Cambridge) The Committee on Climate Change’s Adaptation Sub-Committee will have a new Chair from 1 February 2017

Baroness Brown of Cambridge, Professor Dame Julia King, has been appointed as the next Chair of the Committee on Climate Change’s Adaptation Sub-Committee.

Lord Krebs has led the work of the Adaptation Sub-Committee since it was formed in May 2009 – he will step down from both the ASC and CCC at the end of January 2017, after which Baroness Brown will take over on 1 February 2017.

As well as serving as the new Chair of the Adaptation Sub-Committee, Baroness Brown will continue to sit on the Committee on Climate Change.

Yvonne Baker has been Chief Executive of STEM Learning since 2010. She is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts with a background in manufacturing and international consultancy.

In 2002, Yvonne established the STEM Ambassadors programme at STEMNET, where she was Chief Executive from 2005-2010. She sits on the National Science and Media Museum Board and the STFC Skills and Engagement Advisory Board and is a governor of two secondary schools. She won the 2015 First Woman in Science award.

Yvonne Baker, the Chief Executive of MyScience. Yvonne is a chartered chemical engineer and she believes passionately in the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers and the contribution they make to our society.

MyScience operates the UK National Science Learning Centre and the National STEM Centre. The National Science Learning Centre provides professional development for science teachers, technicians and lecturers. This supports schools and their students; providing excellent education and improved awareness.

The National STEM Centre is a STEM teaching and learning resource. This facility brings together business, industry, professional institutions (like IChemE), other charities and those interested in STEM education.

Yvonne was formerly the Chief Executive of STEMNET (the STEM Network). This UK-based network of volunteers creates opportunities to inspire young people, of all backgrounds in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Many IChemE members are also STEMNET volunteers.

VOLUNTEERS

What are STEM Ambassadors?

STEM Ambassadors are volunteers with a STEM background who give up time to inspire the next generation.

They cross all ages and backgrounds, representing thousands of different employers across the UK. Our Ambassadors include apprentices, zoologists, set designers, climate change scientists, engineers, farmers, geologists, nuclear physicists, and architects. They help to open the doors to a world of opportunities and possibilities which come from pursuing STEM subjects and careers. They not only inspire young people; they also support teachers in the classroom by explaining current applications of STEM in industry or research.

How do I get involved in the Big Bang Fair South East?

The Big Bang Fair is an exciting, interactive event that’s loads of fun, but with serious career messages underpinning it all. Students aged 9-19 can meet representatives from local employers and PEIs and see what a future career in STEM might look like. They’ll take part in a range of interactive workshops, shows and activities and get to try new things.

If you are an volunteer and want to get involved with providing an activity or sponsorship, please contact: southeast@thebigbangfair.co.uk

Who on the team should I speak to?

What are STEM Ambassadors?

How do I get involved in the Big Bang Fair South East?

Are there other Big Bang events closer to me?

Am I eligible for free STEMfest activities?

What is a CREST Award?

What can my school do for our STEM day or theme week?

Can you help us find work experience for our students?

What’s going on this year?

EMPLOYERS

What activities, schemes and events do you run?

What are STEM Ambassadors?

What is the Nuffield Research Placement Scheme ?

What do I need to know about the Engineering Education Scheme?

VOLUNTEERS

What are STEM Ambassadors?

How do I get involved in the Big Bang Fair South East?