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SRC recruiting more STEM ambassadors

Published:Wednesday | January 24, 2024 | 12:06 AM
Dr. Paris Lwey-Ayee Jr (ceentre), chairman of the board of directors, SRC, engages students at the SRC’s Science in the Park 2023. The event provided an opportunity for the over 2,000 participants, including students and teachers from primary to tertiary
Dr. Paris Lwey-Ayee Jr (ceentre), chairman of the board of directors, SRC, engages students at the SRC’s Science in the Park 2023. The event provided an opportunity for the over 2,000 participants, including students and teachers from primary to tertiary institutions islandwide, to view exhibits, participate in demonstrations, sample novel products and garner valuable information. Science in the Park is one of the means employed by the SRC to stimulate interest and appreciation for science, technology and innovation - its role in job creation and overall economic development.

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is looking to increase the number of persons serving as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ambassadors.

Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme allows industry experts and retirees to mentor youngsters, encouraging them to work towards academic and career goals in STEM.

It targets students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and has the national imperative of increasing the number of students pursuing STEM education.

Information Service Division Manager at the SRC, Elijah Green, is urging persons to apply online as the entity looks to impact more schools across the island.

“We want to partner every school in Jamaica with a STEM ambassador. Currently, we have at least 72 schools with active STEM ambassadors, and we want to have at least 30 new ambassadors enrol in the programme,” he said.

Green said there is no deadline for the submission of applications.

Approximately 75 individuals are enrolled in the programme, which, he says, offers a plethora of networking opportunities.

This is in addition to engaging students through career talks, mentorship, practical workshops, and other avenues.

“STEM is the way forward in terms of building economic growth in any sector and country. So, we have to nurture the students in science and technology,” he said.