THE YOUNG STEM LEADER PROGRAMME Programme Evaluation

Citation

Ramjan C, Hennessy A & Priestley A (2022) THE YOUNG STEM LEADER PROGRAMME Programme Evaluation. SSERC. Stirling. https://sserc2.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/YSLP-Evaluation-Report-June-2022-1.pdf

Abstract
First paragraph: The importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in addressing the challenges that Scotland faces in the ever-changing global context has become increasingly clear in recent years. Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy (2017) states that; “the vision is of a Scotland where everyone is encouraged and supported to develop their STEM skills throughout their lives, enabling them to be inquiring, productive and innovative” (Scottish Government, 2017, pg.9) The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP) is a novel, high-profile award which offers young people, as Young STEM Leaders (YSLs) the opportunity to gain leadership skills and develop STEM identity through the creation and delivery of STEM activities, events and interactions within their schools, communities or youth groups. A research team from the University of Stirling has completed an evaluation of this innovative Scottish programme.