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I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles

I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here is an online STEM engagement activity for school students.

They can ask computer scientists questions, chat with them through text-only live chats, and vote for their favourite computer scientist to win £500 towards further outreach.

There are loads of benefits to taking part. Students can:

  • Gain confidence by asking questions.
  • Learn more about STEM outside of the classroom.
  • Meet working computer scientists and discover career paths they may have never considered.
  • See STEM as something that’s ‘for them’.

Logistics

It’s quick and easy to set up, and text-only – no audio or video required.

It’s accessible from the classroom or home, and is super-flexible – you book chats at times that suit you and your classes.

Capacity

Minimum of 5 participants, maximum of 500.

Cost

Free for state schools, but there may be a charge for fee-paying and international schools.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Develop engineering employability skills

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

    • Computing
    • Electronics, robotics and programming
    • Entertainment, sound and lighting
    • Mechanical engineering, systems and processes
    • Space and aerospace engineering
    • Structures, construction and civil engineering

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

  • Learning from career and labour market information
  • Addressing the needs of each pupil
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Encounters with employers and employees
  • Encounters with further and higher education

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.

  • Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.

  • Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.

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