MediComm Partners supporting STEM education in the community

I’ve been fortunate in my career in Pharma to have benefited over the years from some great learning and development. And now one of my great pleasures is to be able to do my bit to give back as a STEM Ambassador. Over the past 5 years as an Ambassador, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some inspiring teachers and budding scientists. I’ve delivered lectures and workshops to children and young people from 5 to 18 years old, on topics ranging from the skeletal, respiratory and circulatory systems to practical dissections, how medicines are made, Malaria, Ebola and my advice on careers in science. They have been some of my most attentive and my most demanding audiences in equal measure!

Last week I was delighted to represent MediComm Partners in presenting the ‘Most Promising Scientist Award 2018’ to a local primary school as part of my #STEM Ambassador activities.  Head Teacher Alison Simpson accepted the award on behalf of the school, which they presented to a Year 3 pupil who had shown tremendous enthusiasm throughout the school’s annual Science Week programme.  

It’s such a privilege for me to be able to support such a valuable scheme through Medevent Partners. With a shortage of scientists in the UK, I think it’s important to inspire young people, particularly girls, to be interested and engaged with the opportunities out there and what an exciting career it can be. 

I would encourage companies and individuals to enrol onto the programme - I truly believe we can make a difference!

Want to know more? 
STEM Ambassadors bring a fresh and inspiring perspective to STEM subjects and careers, engaging young people from around the country. 

The programme supports anyone with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills to inspire young people and demonstrate the possibilities of STEM subjects and careers. The occupations of STEM Ambassadors are very wide-ranging, including environmental scientists, chemists, civil engineers, marine biologists, medical physicists, pharmacists, apprentices and energy analysts to name but a few. Anyone who uses STEM skills and is willing and able to excite young people about STEM subjects, can apply to become a STEM Ambassador. The Programme is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and is already supported by employers in every part of the UK who encourage their staff to become STEM Ambassadors. To find out more visit: www.stemnet.org.uk

Author: Helen Bishop, Managing Director, MediComm Partners Ltd