Science Capital

Providing STEM opportunities for distant schools

“As we are a remote rural community we do not have a huge variety of careers on our doorstep but these events help to bring them closer to pupils. More students should be getting these funded opportunities across the UK.” — Emily Tulloch, Science teacher on the island of Unst The most northerly school in the UK is located in one of our most distant areas in the Shetland Isles. Emily tells us how I’m a Scientist allowed her remote students to explore a range of STEM careers and increased motivation to learn science.

Posted on April 21, 2018 by modemily in Case Study, Evaluation, News, Science Capital, Scientists, Teachers, Widening Participation | Comments Off on Providing STEM opportunities for distant schools