EngineeringUK has released a new report which brings together evidence on STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.
This rapid evidence review looks at the delivery mode, evaluation and key findings from engineering and technology-related STEM clubs.
Through summarising the existing evidence, the report aims to draw out learnings on STEM clubs that can be used by STEM outreach providers to raise aspirations around engineering and technology careers.
Jess Di Simone, senior evaluation manager at EngineeringUK, explains: “Given the limited presence of engineering and technology in school curriculums, high-quality STEM clubs can play a key role in complementing or broadening the STEM curriculum – thereby expanding young people’s aspirations for engineering and technology careers.
“So, it’s really important we understand how to make these initiatives as effective as possible.
“We hope the learnings in our report will be helpful for STEM outreach providers and will support efforts to increase the number of young people, from all backgrounds, entering the engineering and technology workforce.”
Some of the key learnings highlighted in the report include:
Click here to read the full report - Rapid Evidence Review - STEM clubs and their ability to increase students’ aspirations for engineering and technology careers.