Take part in online STEM engagement activities through I'm a Scientist Stay at home and help keep students engaged with STEM.

Students are facing major disruption to their studies and innovative ways of ensuring students access valuable learning opportunities are needed. By signing up to take part you will have the opportunity to develop public engagement skills and gain a fresh perspective on your work. You will be involved in live text-based chat sessions with students and teachers and answer questions about science and working in STEM, helping to bring STEM subjects to life and inspire the next generation of environmental scientists. 

Why not also sign up to be a STEM Ambassador using the six easy steps below and dedicate some of your time to engaging young people in STEM subjects and demonstrating their value.

Become a STEM Ambassador:

1 - Register online as a “STEM Ambassador volunteer”

2 - Verify your account on receipt of your confirmation email

3 - Complete an online induction

4 - On completion of the induction, please email the STEM Hub London. You will then be sent an email containing information on how to complete a DBS application. If you do not confirm completion of your online induction the DBS application will not be initiated and you will not be approved as a STEM Ambassador

5 - Complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure application including External ID Verification. A DBS is compulsory as STEM Ambassadors work with children. For more information visit the gov.uk official page

6 - Receipt of approval as a STEM Ambassador, receive your ID card and start volunteering

The IES will be hosting a STEM Ambassador training workshop for those who sign up to become a STEM Ambassador. Book now and be the first to know when the new rescheduled event details are confirmed.