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CIHT STEM Ambassadors

A diverse range of STEM resources, case studies and activities for CIHT STEM ambassadors to use to inspire the next generation into rewarding careers in Highways and Transportation and other STEM roles.

CIHT STEM Ambassadors

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CIHT STEM ambassadors use their knowledge, skills and passion for STEM to inspire the next generation into the diverse and rewarding roles that are available in the Highways & Transportation sector. We want all children from every background and walk of life to know that these roles are for them too.

CIHT STEM ambassadors role models are encouraged to use of these readymade and highly engaging activities, case studies and resources to assist in their distribution of knowledge and to further inspire the next generation into rewarding careers within the Highways and Transportation sector.

Studies show that exposure to the sector from a young age, through engaging activities and relatable role models can inspire young people into the sector. This collection will help CIHT STEM ambassadors and teachers demystify engineering, challenge stereotypical views and enable young people from all walks of life to find their passion within a STEM-related career.

 

Experiences

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Competition

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Get involved in the world's largest robotics competition and bring your students' STEM skills to life!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Event

Who Wants to be a Superhero?

An energetic and interactive careers-driven show introducing engineers and scientists who turn superhero powers into real-life wonders.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Speaker

STEM Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors from a wide range of STEM-related jobs to help bring subjects to life!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Free
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Workshop

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Engineering

This practical engineering workshop demonstrates how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used including making a hoist a hydraulic game!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

Raise Tower Bridge

Investigate the engineering of Tower Bridge and code a simulated version of the Bridge to open using Scratch!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Tower Bridge
    • Tower Bridge
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

Bridge Builders

Turn your students into bridge building engineers in this motivating workshop at Tower Bridge

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Tower Bridge
    • Tower Bridge
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies

Careers information

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Postcards

Green careers postcards

A set of 6 inspiring and thought-provoking postcard-sized handouts showing how people working in engineering and technology are working to achieve net zero and support environmental sustainability.

These postcards can be used alongside our ‘green careers in engineering’ posters, which explore the same 6 themes and include classroom activities and homework tasks.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Presentation

Meet real engineers presentation

Introduce your class to real engineers! Find out what they do, how they make a difference and what they love about their jobs.

  • Ages 3 to 11
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Booklet

All routes into engineering

A 20-page booklet for young people in the UK who are making decisions about their next steps, and the different routes into the sector including T Levels, apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and degrees.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
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Leaflet

My World, My Future – Where can STEM take me

A 4-page downloadable guide for students of all ages, with suggested STEM inspiration and career resources to explore at home, including podcasts, competitions and days out.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Leaflet

My World, My Future – Where can STEM take me

A 4-page downloadable guide for students of all ages, with suggested STEM inspiration and career resources to explore at home, including podcasts, competitions and days out.

  • Ages 7 to 11
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Poster

Green engineering careers posters

A set of 6 inspiring green engineering careers posters showing how engineers transform the way we travel, eat, use, power things, build and breathe. Includes suggested discussion points and homework tasks.

 

This resource is available in English and Welsh versions.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

From idea to career

A guide to 12 different engineering disciplines showing different pathways into engineering, to support students with their career decision-making.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
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Poster

Save lives as an engineer

Find out how engineers who work in disaster response save lives on a massive scale. Comes with accompanying teacher notes.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

What is engineering?

This 8-page booklet helps students and teachers understand engineering - what it is, and how it makes a difference.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

Parent and carer guide to engineering careers

Help encourage your child's STEM skills, passion and talent with our parents' guide to engineering careers.

This resource is available in English, Romanian, Polish, and Welsh versions.

  • Ages 11 to 18
Academic

Engineering without borders

STEM ambassador Ayisha is keen to highlight that there is a place for women in the engineering sector.

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A new track record

Structural engineering can play a crucial role in sports by building stadiums that allow everyone can see the action. We spoke to Pete about his involvement with the Velodrome and other projects!

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Carbon Counting

Jaz uses her mechanical engineering skills to find out where supermarkets, retailers, and businesses can make changes to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

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Building transport links

Oliver Jefferies from Mott MacDonald is an engineer on a mission to build transport links.

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Making movie magic

If you’ve ever wondered how blockbusters get to look so good, it’s down to the work of people like Eugenie von Tunzelmann who make ground-breaking visual effects. 

Vocational

Tunnel vision

Regina’s an apprentice tunnelling engineer working on London’s Crossrail. London's a busy place and it needs Europe’s largest current construction project to keep it running smoothly! Regina took us 30 metres underground to tell us more.

Academic

Fast-track engineering

Ian Rawlings has to use all his engineering experience to keep trains moving on the London Underground as well as updating the trains, tracks and signalling systems at the same time - a difficult, important and rewarding job!

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Building a resilient future

Meet Divya and find out more about how engineers are helping to future proof our cities and towns.

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Charged up

Cars and road vehicles are responsible for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK in 2012 and Steve Large hopes to make a dent in this figure working as an engineer to create electric car charging points.