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Dear STEM Ambassadors,

Welcome to the latest newsletter for STEM Ambassadors in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The holiday season is upon us, but don't let that fool you! The STEM team still have plenty of STEM events and activities for you to engage with in the coming months.

In this newsletter you will find some select highlights from past events and even more wonderful opportunities in the New Year. These include:

 STEM Ambassador training: Become a CREST Assessor  Future Debates: Can robots be caregivers?  STEM Apprenticeships Careers Fair  'People Like Me' Diversity Training  Big Bang @ Richard Taunton Sixth Form

I am delighted to introduce our newest member of the STEM Team, Harry Hornsby, Harry has a background in marine biology and a keen interest in STEM communication. Please do get in touch with Harry for any school related queries.

As always, thank you all for your fantastic support this year and I look forward to working together in 2016.

Kind regards, Emily Thorpe-Smith STEM Resources Manager

STEM News

International Men’s Day: Gadgets and Gizmos

On Thursday 19th November 2015, Winchester Science Centre opened its doors to 120 male students and 25 male STEM Ambassadors for a day of gadgets, gizmos and careers. Every student took part in 3 STEM Challenges, mentored by male STEM Ambassadors from a wide range of STEM backgrounds. They used robotic arms to dismantle structures, made a remote control car fly through the air and finally built and raced their own Bristlebots! The students also took part in a careers speed-networking session. This was aimed to give students a brief insight into the variety of STEM careers represented by the STEM Ambassadors. The day culminated with a fantastic planetarium show, in the state of the art 360° planetarium. A STEM Ambassador said “I really enjoyed myself and came away with a great sense of achievement! I really can't wait to get involved again.” A STEM Teacher said “The students really enjoyed it, thank you. The planetarium show was the icing on the cake!”.

The STEM Team Please get in touch if you would like support with planning STEM events or contacting schools. Emily Thorpe-Smith - STEM Resources Manager Carol Smith - STEM Administrator Harry Hornsby - STEM Schools Liaison Officer

Please continue to send feedback on STEM activities After each STEM Activity, STEM Ambassadors are sent an online survey to ask for their views of the event. (The survey has recently been revamped and is now much simpler and quicker to complete.) Online feedback via this link is greatly appreciated and used to improve future events. Please visit http://sgiz.mobi/s3/Hampshire to give feedback on a recent STEM activity.

Twitter The STEM team at Winchester Science Centre are now spreading the STEM word on Twitter, please follow us @STEMHants . If you are promoting a STEM activity via Twitter, please use #STEMHants to help publicise your event.

Become a STEM Ambassador Do you know someone who would like to become a STEM Ambassador? The STEM Ambassadors Programme enables anyone with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills to inspire young people and demonstrate the possibilities of STEM subjects and careers. Anyone who uses STEM skills, and is willing and able to encourage young people to pursue STEM subjects, can apply to become a STEM Ambassador at https://db.stemnet.org.uk/register/ambassador . Female applicants are especially welcome, as women are still underrepresented on this scheme.

CREST Assessor Training CREST Awards are an excellent way of encouraging students to show creativity and dedication with STEM projects. More local schools are registering their students for these awards and CREST assessors are in demand! If you are interested in talking to students about their project work and deciding whether they have achieved the required standard, please register your interest by clicking here.

'People Like Me' Diversity Training

The STEM Team at Winchester Science Centre are pleased to announce that STEMNET is teaming up with WISE to deliver training sessions to STEM Teachers. This training session will explore new approaches, resources and promotional material to encourage underrepresented groups to consider STEM careers, especially young females. If you would like to attend this training session please book your place by clicking here.

If you have any further questions please contact Emily

STEM Company Opportunities

The Engineering Development Trust are running their annual STEM Go4SET project in Hampshire launching on 2nd March at the National Oceanography Centre and holding the

Celebration and Assessment Day during May 2016 at CEMAST in Fareham. In summary the partnerships last year supported nine teams of six students who were mentored by local companies through a 10 week STEM related project ‘My School is an Island’. This year companies and schools will be able to choose from a number of STEM related projects which will enable the development of employability skills and career pathways whilst changing perceptions about STEM. Would your organisation be interested in participating in this programme? As with last year the sponsorship cost is £850 + VAT per team. Please contact Helen Gers on [email protected] or 07834561239

Can robots be caregivers? Tuesday 9th February 2016 5.30pm to 7.00pm A chance to debate and discuss how the future of autonomous robotics could revolutionise the care system. The National Health Service and our private care providers need more support than ever to supply the demand for care, could robots be the answer? But, can robots really show the compassion needed for human care? The debate continues… Book free tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-debates-winchester-science-centre-tickets-19317488127

STEM Apprenticeships Careers Fair Thursday 17th March - 3.45am - 5.30pm. Winchester Science Centre, Telegraph Way, SO21 1HZ. The STEM Team at Winchester Science Centre is planning a STEM Apprenticeships Fair for students throughout Hampshire to attend. The event is aimed to highlight the plethora of apprenticeships opportunities within the STEM industries in our local area.

There are two ways in which STEM Ambassadors can support this event; with an exhibition stand or general entry. The team would like to invite STEM companies, ambassadors and educational establishments to bring along an exhibition stand to promote the apprenticeship routes available for secondary schools students. The team would like apprenticeships of all educational levels e.g. post-16 or graduate. It would also be wonderful if you could bring along a current apprentice as further role models within your industry, however this is not essential. In addition to the exhibition stands it would also be wonderful if ambassadors could also give a short 10 minute talk on the apprenticeship options within your company. The hope is that these talks will add some formality to the event. Places for talks are limited. Alternatively if you do not have an exhibition stand, but you do have a keen interest in STEM apprenticeships, please book a general entry ticket and we would love to see you on the day. If you are interested in supporting this event please book you place via the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stem-apprenticeships-fair-tickets-19821831632

Upcoming Requests from Schools

All events can be found http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/stemnet/upcoming-stem-activities-events/ . To find local schools, please click on your preferred area. Portsmouth Southampton Central Hampshire North Hampshire Isle of Wight

Recording STEM Ambassador Activity on the STEMNET Database Please click http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/stemnet/stem-ambassadors/how-to-log-a-stem-ambassador- activity/#.VVtBbI5VhBc for a quick guide.

Each time a STEM Ambassador records a STEM activity on the STEMNET database, their name is entered into a prize draw. Congratulations to the STEM Ambassador who won the prize for November. They were able to choose either a good bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers.

Portsmouth Events

REQ 370: STEM Ambassador Needed to Discuss Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Various Schools in Hampshire North Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight GIS Research UK (GISRUK 2016) have offered schools within Hampshire the opportunity to attend their academic conference at the University of Greenwich, London. The GISRUK representatives would love STEM Ambassadors with a knowledge of GIS to attend the delegate schools and discuss GIS and give a demonstration of it uses within your sector.

REQ 398: Short Careers Talks Needed for Triple Science Students at Hamble College Thursday 10th, Tuesday 15th December 2015 - 9.00am - 2.30pm Hamble College is running a Science Conference for their high achieving students, with an aim to encourage them to consider STEM courses and industries post-16. STEM Ambassadors would give a short 5-10 minute talk on their STEM career.

REQ 369: Exhibitors Stands Wanted for a NHS Careers Day at Havant Academy Thursday 14th January - 8.30am - 1.10pm The Career Department at Havant Academy is planning a NHS Careers Day to explore the variety of employment opportunities with the NHS and medical sciences sector. The morning assembly will be dedicated to introducing the medical sector. The school would like STEM Ambassadors form a Q & A panel for students to interact with throughout the assembly. The schools would also love ambassadors to support this event by bringing along an exhibitors stand for students visit during break and lunch. This will aid informal careers talks with students from all year groups.

REQ 390: Exhibition Stands Needed for Careers Fair at Priory School Tuesday 23rd February - 10.00am - 4.00pm The careers team at Priory School would like STEM Ambassadors to bring an exhibitors stand for students to visit throughout the day and discuss the careers possibilities and progression pathways with your company, organisation or sector. Please do bring along any promotional materials and it would be great if you could deliver a very short hands-on demonstration or activity, however this is not essential. Please note there are no plug sockets in the room being used.

REQ 389: Exhibition Stands for Highbury College Open Day - Saturday 27th February - 10.00am - 1.00pm Highbury College are planning to hold an open day for prospective students and their families to visit the college. The STEM departments are very keen to show students examples of possible future employment, which their courses could lead to and would love STEM Ambassadors to be part of the morning. STEM Ambassadors are invited to bring an exhibition stand that will be placed within the college around the linking departments.

REQ 404: Guest Speaker at Portsmouth Grammar School Monday 14th March The Biology Department at the Portsmouth Grammar School are looking for an inspiring speaker to address leaving Sixth form students on their way to university. In particular they are looking for an ambassador with a background in biomedicine and infectious diseases, as many of their students are entering those fields at university.

Southampton Events

REQ 398: Short Careers Talks Needed for Triple Science Students at Hamble College Thursday 10th or Tuesday 15th December - 9.00am - 2.30pm STEM Ambassadors would give a short 5-10 minute talk on their STEM career. The talk could include; academic/vocational career pathways, the highlights of your career, the wonderful opportunities you have had and what the future looks like in your industry.

REQ 353: Mentors Needed for The IET DIY Faraday Challenge at The Romsey School Monday 11th - Tuesday 12th July -8.45am - 3.00pm The Romsey School are running an IET DIY Challenge and would greatly welcome support from STEM Ambassadors. The students will be asked to devise and build a system to send a message across a room. The students will be aged 12 to 13 year and the school would welcome STEM Ambassadors who could support and guide the students as they complete the design and build stage of their project.

REQ 383: Support for LEGO Mindstorms, Rockets & Forces and Moon Buggies at Noadswood School Thursday 23rd June - Thursday 30th June - 9.00am - 3.15pm Noadswood School is running an activities week for local primary school students. The workshops will include LEGO Mindstorms, Rockets & Forces and another on Moon Buggies which will run at various times throughout the days. Teachers would especially welcome support with a Rockets & Forces workshop which will involve leading the workshop with the support of teachers.

Central Hampshire Events

REQ 369: Exhibitors Stands Wanted for a NHS Careers Day at Havant Academy Thursday 14th January 2016 - 8.30am to 1.10pm The Career Department at Havant Academy is planning a NHS Careers Day to explore the variety of employment opportunities with the NHS and medical sciences sector. The school would like STEM Ambassadors form a Q & A panel for students to interact with throughout the assembly. The schools would also love ambassadors to support this event by bringing along an exhibitors stand for students visit during break and lunch.

REQ 381: Interactive STEM Master Classes Needed for Future Careers Day at Kings School Wednesday 3rd February - 8.30am - 3.15pm The Careers Department at King’s School would like to host a series of master classes to for students to engage with an exhibit and develop the skills needed in future careers. As part of the event the school would like STEM subjects to be highlighted to groups of 30 students. They would like an interactive hands-on element for the students to get involved in and further inspire the students to consider STEM careers after secondary school.

REQ 401: Young Women in Physics at Halterworth Primary School Friday 11th March - 8.30am - 3.00pm

A science teacher from Mountbatten School is taking a group of students to Holdeworth Primary School in order to inspire girls to consider a future in physics. The day will revolve around the theme of light, space, energy and forces. Ambassadors will be expected to take part in mini careers speed-networking and act as mentors for groups of primary and secondary students and will help to develop and run projects/mini workshops

North Hampshire Events

REQ 384: Careers Speed-Networking at Calthorpe Park School Wednesday 9th December - 9.00am to 2.10pm Calthorpe Park School are planning to hold a careers speed-networking session for students aged 13 to 14 find out about STEM careers. Speed-networking events involve talking to small groups of students about your career. The focus will be on the nature of your job, pathways and qualifications needed to access it and what you love about it. It would be wonderful if ambassadors could bring images or props to illustrate the work they are involved in, but this is not essential.

REQ 381: Interactive STEM Master Classes Needed for Future Careers Day at Kings School Wednesday 3rd February - 8.30am - 3.15pm The Careers Department at King’s School would like to host a series of master classes to for students to engage with an exhibit and develop the skills needed in future careers. As part of the event the school would like STEM subjects to be highlighted to students. The master class can be on any STEM theme, should be aimed to engage and excite the students and suitable for a group of 30. It would be wonderful if there was an interactive hands-on element for the students to get involved in.

REQ 397: Mentor Needed for Project on Oils at Testbourne School Monday to Thursday - 1.30pm - 2.00pm or from 3.30pm The science department at Testbourne School run CREST Award Projects for students who have a further interest in science. The school is looking for mentor to support a student who is investigating ‘The Smoking Point of Oils’. The student will research and investigate different oil smoke points and complete a full scientific report. A mentor is needed to periodically visit the after school club to support the students. This could be with planning, researching, practical data analysis or simply a sounding board for idea. E-mentoring is also optional for further support.

REQ 402: STEM Club Mentoring for an all Girls Club at St Nicholas’ School Mondays and Wednesdays During Term Time - 4.00pm - 5.15pm The Senior STEM Club meets 2 or 3 times a term Junior STEM Club meets every week in term time for students to receive more support. Whilst all ambassadors are welcome, they are especially keen for those with experience in Pharmaceuticals, microbiology, engineering, cosmetics and aeronautics to support these two clubs.

Isle of Wight Events

Coming Soon... Isle of Wight STEM Challenge. For more information or to be involved in this challenge please contact Emily Thorpe Smith at [email protected]

Gift Cards are available for Winchester Science Centre. An ideal present for any age. Can be used all year around for General Entry, planetarium tickets, events or the science shop. Just simply choose a value. Works like a store gift card and makes an ideal Christmas gift. No expiry date. Available in any amount. Buy today! Please call the reception team on 01962 863791.

Events at Winchester Science Centre

Corporate Hire Did you know that you can use the Science Centre and Planetarium as a venue for events? From the use of individual meeting rooms and the IT suite, to the hire of the whole Centre or the Planetarium, why not bring your colleagues or guests to the Science Centre's iconic building, conveniently located just outside Winchester. Contact Paul Cook, Corporate Services Manager, to discuss your requirements:[email protected].

Singles Events Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is pleased to be hosting a series of Singles Events with the aim to allow local single people to meet one another and to make new friends. Each event will be held in the unique setting of Winchester Science Centre. Guests have the chance to enjoy canapés, a welcome drink, a planetarium show and a range of activities. The cost of a ticket also includes a curry (including vegetarian option) cooked in the onsite cafe. There will be a range of fun introductory games and time to mingle with others. No science knowledge required! Pre-booking is essential. Tickets are £20 per person. http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visitor-information/whats-on/singles-night/

After Dark Visit the planetarium, play about in the exhibition after the kids have gone home and enjoy a meal at the cafe. Activities run throughout the evening so don't worry if you can't arrive for 6.00pm or need to leave early. http://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visitor-information/whats-on/after-dark/

Sponsor the Science Centre Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium now welcomes over 150,000 visitors annually. If you know of a business that might be interested in partnering with the charity then please contact the director of the Science Centre, Verena Cornwall: [email protected].

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