Learn more about the amazing, innovative and unique STEM projects, careers and industries happening across Scotland with our Celebrating Scotland videos.
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These videos are around 3 minutes in length and feature a variety of different STEM Ambassadors.
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Download our activity sheet for suggested questions and tasks for learners after they've watched the videos.
Activity sheet
Rehela, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her fascinating work with medical devices as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. Include an innovative prosthetic hand that was developed right here in Scotland!
Keywords: Technology, medical devices
Anamaria, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her work as a website designer as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She includes information about why website design is so important and the key things that a designer needs to consider.
Keywords: Website design
Carys, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her graduate position at Sky as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She also talks about her experience at University and the decisions that led her to applying for a job at Sky.
Erifyli, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her research into biofilms as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. A great chance to learn more about our drinking water in Scotland.
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Keywords: Telecomms, graduate
Keywords: Chemistry
Isabella, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about why she decided to move to Scotland as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. And find out more about what a Geoscientist does!
Tara, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her experiences as a Civil Engineer as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She talks about the joys of her work and the great opportunities to travel!
Keywords: Geoscience
Keywords: Civil engineer, engineering
Katrine, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her atypical journey into engineering as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She talks about the UK largest onshore wind farm and the fantastic opportunities to travel.
Catriona, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her role at a small company in the Energy Sector and the variety within her job as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She talks about how the equipment that has been developed solves various problems onshore and offshore.
Keywords: Engineering, renewables
Keywords: Energy
Patrick, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about his role as a Project Engineer as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. He shares his experiences and journey into engineering.
Laura, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her journey from school to workplace as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She shares what it is like to be a Trainee Mechanical Draughtperson and what she enjoys most about it.
Keywords: Engineering
Keywords: Engineering, apprentice
Simson, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about his role at a medical device company as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. He talks about how he plays a part in developing devices for the aorta and the materials required!
Anne, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, tells us more about what an Engineering Geologist is as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She also shares some stories of the more interesting project she has worked on!
Keywords: Chemistry, healthcare, material science
Keywords: Engineering, geology
Stephen, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about his job as a Civil Engineer as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. He gives some examples of what it takes to maintain a bridge and ensure it can stay open.
Korina, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about her journey as a mechanical engineer as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She talks about her current role at a Nuclear Power Station and the energy mix in Scotland!
Keywords: Civil engineering
Keywords: Mechanical engineering, energy
Gavin, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about a Civil Engineering project he worked on recently as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. He includes photos and images of the dualling of the A9 and shares his love of STEM in Scotland!
Donald, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about his role within the Financial Systems Team as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. He includes information about different technologies which are vital for his work.
Keywords: Civil engineering, roads
Keywords: Technology, financial services
Eilidh, a STEM Ambassador based in Scotland, talks about how she ended up studying in Aberdeen as part of STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Week 2021. She also talks about what it's like to study Neuroscience.
Keywords: Neuroscience, research