STEMNET Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network

 Devon EBP hosted their first in a series of STEMNetworking events for teachers, ambassadors and local businesses at Torquay Museum last month.

The aim of these twilight events is to raise awareness of the , to link schools with businesses and to encourage people in industry to help schools and raise the profile of their business.

The first round of the networking events are themed around The Big Bang South West as well as a networking session.

We had a great turn out to the Torbay event with 5 STEM Ambassadors, 7 teachers, 6 student presenters and 13 business all interested to find out more about linking with each other.  As a result we now have 6 new ambassadors eager to insire and help students.

Some of the comments from attendees: 

"It certainly raised my awareness of this scheme (STEM Ambassadors) and it was great to speak to students and teachers to find out their views"

"a realisation of how important the networks we exist in in business could be of use to schools"

"I'll be in touch particularly regarding the 'Big Bang' event"

"A greater knowledge of te links which STEM offers and a desire to get my college more involved!"

"Schools do not appear to know how to contact business. Depts. within schools do not talk to each other."

"Enthusiam from both business and STEM Ambassadors to get involved with the students or our workforce of the future in schools"

"We are needed!!"