M-T1-YS-13 · Theme 1 · Youth & Schools
Rotary STEM Engagement Program
Makes STEM visible as a tool for solving community problems through hands-on, inclusive activities led by credible practitioners and educators.
What could this idea change?
Students see diverse local pathways and practice safe inquiry on a problem with social relevance.
A simple way to start
- Choose a community-linked STEM question with students and teachers. Who could lead it: STEM coordinator
- Recruit diverse practitioners and pair each with an educator. Who could lead it: Vocational service lead
- Prototype the activity, complete safety checks and prepare accessible variants. Who could lead it: Technical safety lead
- Deliver in supervised stations that let every student make and test something. Who could lead it: Facilitator team
- Share next-step study and career resources through the school and review learning evidence. Who could lead it: Teacher liaison
What should we look for?
- Students completing the practical activity.
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?