The on-boarding meeting was well attended with STEM Ambassadors, Businesses, Sponsors and Schools on 25th March at Kings Centre, Burgess Hill.
The meeting commenced with a welcome from Mr Phil Todd (Chair of MSSW and BSE 3D Ltd, MD) and an introduction to Mid Sussex Science Week and the programme of events leading up to the main week in June.
Mr Richard Cox (Burgess Hill Business Parks Association, Chief Exec) followed presenting details of the Association, Company Sponsors, exhibitors and Company Partners.
Mr Carl Morphew (BSE|FM Ltd, Director) talked about how working as a STEM Ambassador with schools and the previous events he has been involved with is inspiring and how engaging students are with the whole event.
Dr Hellen Ward (The STEMHUB, Director) representing STEM covering the South-East, how rewarding being an Ambassador can be and how to become one. The special prizes and certificates being provided by them for MSSW.
Concluding with Mims Davies (MP and Employment Minister) explaining how these type of events inspire the next generation, to give them opportunities and encourage diversity.
The draw took place which paired each school with a STEM Ambassador from a participating Business.
School
Birchwood Grove Primary School
Southway Primary School
Bolney CE Primary School
Sheddingdean Primary School
London Meed Primary School