Great STEM links
This is a non-exhaustive list of the websites that we find useful. If you would like to be included in our list please let us know!
General, CPD and Careers Sites
STEM networking - visit here to request Ambassadors and find out latest opportunities in the world of STEM
STEM Clubs - all about STEM clubs and how to join the ever-growing network
STEMNET - general STEMNET site
Science Learning Centre East of England - one of the country's leading CPD providers for science teachers and technicians. D&T courses now also on offer.
NCETM - National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics - supports maths CPD across all phases.
Stimulating Physics Network - aimed at increasing the numbers taking up physics at A'level through support for physics teachers, both specialist and non-specialist.
Essex Professional Learning and Development web site - Science team led by Andy Atkins
Futuremorph or Science and Maths.net - a fantastic website which describes many different STEM careers, usually with salary details and video footage to support. Links on there to professional institutions.
STEM Resources
STEM networking resource library
STEM Clubs resources- resources submitted by teachers
IOP outreach activity resources - good for STEM clubs
Physics for primary schools - 12 topics suitable for Ambassadors to use when visitng primary schools
Major Local Companies & Colleges supporting STEM E&E
AVL Powertrain
BAE Systems
Britvic
DC Electronics
e2V
Essex and Suffolk Water
Ford
GSK
Inspace Partnerships
Kier
May Gurney
Petroplus
QinetiQ
RWE npower
Selex
Unilever
Visteon
Weston Homes
Local Activity Deliverers
STEM Directories - extended, on-line version of the STEM directories listing hundreds of quality STEM providers across the UK
explore Space - we can deliver space related workshops using the Bradford Robotic Telescope and a portable planetarium across Essex and Hertfordshire.
STEM Team Essex- offers STEM activity development and delivery across Essex, part of Link-Ed
Engineering Development Trust - runs engineering schemes from Year 8 upwards across Essex and nationally.
Science Alive - a newly opened hand-on science centre in Harlow
Local Schools & Colleges
Prospects College - working with us on the STEM Ambassadors programme
Southend-on-Sea Schools & Colleges