EngineeringUK casts net for diverse STEM mentors 

The organisation, which runs The Big Bang Fair, Robotics Challenge and Energy Quest, is looking for applications from underrepresented segments in STEM, including women, LGBTQI and different ethnic backgrounds, as well as apprentices and academics who come from a diverse range of careers. EngineeringUK wants STEM professionals from non-traditional backgrounds to volunteer for its events to act as role models and demonstrate that anyone can become an engineer or scientist. 

“We’re really grateful to all the hundreds of inspirational STEM volunteers who go above and beyond to support our engagement programmes and help with the smooth running of the regional events for the Robotics Challenge, Energy Quest and the largest UK-wide STEM event, The Big Bang Fair,” said Dr Hilary Leevers, chief executive of EngineeringUK. 

“We would love to see greater representation of volunteers from different backgrounds whether that be gender, sexual orientation, race and physical abilities because we want every young person from all backgrounds to see that STEM can offer a varied, stimulating and rewarding career.”