Science and scientists are all around us! We’ve got together with our science and engineering community to bring inspirational role models into your classroom through our resources.

You can’t be who you can’t see!

If you’ve heard this phrase before and are finding ways to connect your pupils to a diverse group of scientists and engineers, spend some time accessing sector specialists in this area.

Inspire your pupils to:

find out about people working in science industry and universities
ask questions to professionals through live chats and opportunities
share their Great Science Share experiences with wider audiences.

Refreshed for 2025 - Careers Chats are linked to great Guided Enquiries to extend and enrich pupils' learning

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Refreshed for 2025 - Careers Chats are linked to great Guided Enquiries to extend and enrich pupils' learning 〰️

Videos and downloadable resources linked to the Great Guided Enquiries.

Featured

Jules

Teacher and Author

Dave

HR Director

Ben

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Sarah

Sustainability Integration Lead

Rebecca

Lecturer in Creative Writing

Paul

STEM and Innovation Lead

Rachel

Curator of Botany

Diana

Curator of Entomology

Beth

Plant Health & Seeds Inspector

Shukanta

PhD Researcher in Plant Physiology

Oliver

Technical Manager Firs Environmental Research Station

Franziska

PhD Student in Geomicrobiology and Geochemistry

Liberty

Marine Biologist

Scott

Professor of Nuclear Chemistry

Jess

Quantum Scientist

Jules

Primary Science Teacher and Author of Izzy Jones’s Quantum World

Maddy

Quantum Scientist

Tim

Sports Scientist

Jingyi

Sustainable Energy Scientist

Alex

Sustainable Materials Scientist

More to learn with our collaborators

Planet Possibility is an interactive way that engages pupils with role models that showcase a range of physics-based careers.

An interactive game enables pupils to discover how their personality are suited to different careers in physics. Download the virtual careers insights pack to access a range of resources broadening awareness and understanding of opportunities in the world of physics.

Ignite your curiosity and explore A world of opportunities

I'm a Scientist connects pupils with a diverse range of working scientists through energetic, text-based, online chats. Read the blog to find out how this scheme benefits pupils.

A Scientist Just Like Me introduces diverse scientists and people in science-related jobs. Using slides, each ‘tell the story’ of a the roles they play and their experiences across their career.

NUSTEM’s STEM Person of the Week has been shown to tackle stereotypical ideas of science and scientists by showing pupils authentic character attributes through a set of diverse STEM role models.

STEM Ambassadors are a national resource bringing STEM professionals into classrooms. Read the blog to explain how you can express interest.