Videos to promote careers in STEM
A collection of videos that can be used to promote and inform students about careers in STEM.
Born to Engineer
In response to the shortage of trained engineers, the ERA Foundation launched Born to Engineer, a campaign to inspire young people to become the engineers of the future. At the heart of the campaign is a series of high quality short films, each featuring an engineer with an inspiring story.
Brian Cox school experiments (secondary)
Aimed at teachers of students aged 11 to 14, the resources explore genome editing, machine learning and cybersecurity and ocean acidification.
- The first video in each topic demonstrates a classroom experiment or activity that can be used to introduce the new technologies being discussed.
- The second video in each topic shows an industrial application of the topic to give an insight into the commercial uses of the technology now and/or how it could be used in the future.
- The third video features an area of research, related to each topic, demonstrating what the future may look like and how scientists are addressing global concerns.
This is Engineering
This is Engineering is a collection of engineering videos and stories that capture the diverse and exciting world of engineering!
Where STEM Can Take You
Produced by Rolls-Royce, this entertaining video clip takes the form of an animated rap which describes a range of career opportunities open to students with skills in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). It makes a good introduction to a session offering careers advice and guidance by setting the scene about the variety of STEM careers and the demand for people with STEM skills.
Institute of Physics: Careers Clips
From the Institute of Physics, this collection of resources gives careers information for students, teachers and careers advisers. There is a set of video clips that follow the work of individual scientists as they show how physics is applied in their work. The video clips illustrate concepts in physics and how they are applied in a range of situations. These include: * Energy efficiency and architecture. * Forces and motion in computer games. * Solar energy and applied research. * Ultrasound in physiotherapy.
Inspiring scientists
Inspiring Scientists is a series of resources to help develop students’ understanding and awareness of science and the diversity of scientists. The resources showcase the life stories of British scientists with minority ethnic heritage and covers issues such as being a minority in science, influences in their childhoods and the fun and importance of science both to themselves and to the wider community.
Careers in Operational Research (O.R.)
These videos, produced by the O.R Society, aim to explain what Operational Research (O.R.) is through a wide range of case studies and can be used to highlight ‘real-life’ applications of mathematics.
Engineering Careers: Cammell Laird
Here are 5 videos of people who work at Cammell Laird, the shipyard responsible for the building of the RRS Sir David Attenborough. They range from early career apprentices to those who have worked their way up the ladder to be Principal Engineer. You can hear about their inspirations, what skills they use in their job and how they can transfer this into their home life. You can also show your pupils the type of work they get up to on a daily basis and what they get out of their roles.
STEM Rap
Written and performed by the rap artist Oort Kuiper, for the National HE STEM programme, this short musical rap is intended to inform students about the careers possible following the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects (STEM). The rap contains references to a range of careers including healthcare, engineering, telecommunications, chemistry, materials and graphics.
Careers from biology
Produced by the Wellcome Trust, this issue of the Big Picture explores some of the careers that are available to students who have studied biological science. It goes beyond the doctors, vets and other science-related careers typically described to include people working in a wide variety of sectors.
Looking Ahead: STEM Careers Videos
Careers4u.tv is a library of video case studies designed to expand students' horizons, excite them about their future working lives and motivate them to obtain the skills and qualifications needed to achieve their goals. Each case study interview looks at a different STEM-related career. They cover what the job entails, the skills and training needed and possible career progression paths. Each one is also accompanied by teachers' notes.
See Where They Can Take You
Developed with funding from the Department for Education, these video clips show interviews with young professionals working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors. The films introduce some of the exciting careers that students may access by studying STEM subjects. The professionals interviewed include: Climate Scientist, Sports Technologist, Spacecraft Engineer, Structural Engineer, Snowboard Designer, Radio Producer, Planetary Scientist, Marine Biologist, Lighting Designer, Games Developer, Food Technologist, Environmentalist, Energy Analyst, Digital Designer and Cosmetics Specialist.
Applying Science Teaching Resources
A set of ten video case studies that illustrate a range of technician roles that use science and mathematics.
Rosalind Franklin STEM Ambassadors
The Rosalind Franklin STEM Ambassadors is a place for GCSE-aged students to find inspiration from female role models and learn about skills key for success in STEM careers. The website contains videos from female STEM role models, advice for interview and UCAS applications and downloadable lesson resources linking science curriculum content to careers.
Engineer on a mission videos
Explore the real jobs that engineers are involved in with this selection of videos from Tomorrow's Engineers.
Why science is for me video and poster
It is important that young people think science is for them, even if they do not want to follow a "science" career.
The study of science is not just for the gifted and more able students who want a scientific career, but it is relevant to everyone for their future decision making and information processing. This short careers video and the set of posters are a tool that teachers can use to help demonstrate this to students. The careers video highlights that science allows students to gain a broad range of transferable skills useful in many careers. Science is a way of thinking, a way of analysing facts and acting upon this analysis; science isn’t about knowing the answers, it’s about knowing what questions to ask.
The why science is for me video and poster is designed to be used by those teaching students aged 11 – 16.
Why a career in science is for me video and poster
How do you encourage those students who really do like science but cannot see themselves in a science-based career?
Many students struggle to think of more than a handful of scientific careers so this new careers video and poster from the Royal Society, aimed at students aged 11 to 16, aims to demonstrate the wealth of scientific subjects that can be accessed beyond school and the excitement that a career in science can bring. By having a positive impact on the challenges that face our society, a career in science can bring job satisfaction and opportunities for travel and global collaboration.
The why a career in science is for me video and poster aims to demonstrate that it is not just the facts that students learn in lessons that are important for future scientists, but also those other skills that students develop in investigative work both in lessons and in extracurricular opportunities.
British Beauty Council Future Talent films
A series of four videos from the British Beauty Council showcasing a range of careers across the beauty and STEM sector. The films highlight opportunities in cosmetic science, fragrance, sustainability and technology.
Careers in space videos
These videos highlight a range of careers available, working within the space industry. They include among others, job titles such as Space Lawyer, Glaciologist, Astrobiologist and Commercial Strategist.