Cumbernauld Academy STEM Club

The Cumbernauld Academy STEM Club provides an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment to explore all things STEM.

James became interested at St Margaret's High School in Airdrie as did Joanne. In those days, the introduction to science came at secondary school.

Jim - The joy in children's faces when they get a project to work is truly inspirational.

Joanne - The children's thirst for knowledge and the enjoyment of science.

The opportunity to enhance someone's education in a supportive, inclusive environment. Having the facilities to encourage and share science for all.

The team has considerable experience and many skills developed over a number of years. There is a genuine enthusiasm for the joy of science and the opportunities it affords young people regardless of their background. There is an understanding of the importance of leadership, even amongst the students. All of this is based around a value base of science for all.

Use the opportunity to enjoy and explore chemistry as it exists in so many ways in the real world.

We have invited Skyrora, a local company who are developing small satellites, to be launched from a base in Scotland. This is a local development that the young people and the staff are now really excited about. This was a previously unknown development locally and we are really keen to get involved with them.

Chemistry is all around us and is key to all scientific disciplines, and there is a vast range of careers that are founded on chemistry.

Receiving this honour from the RSC is a personal honour after 39 years in education to date.

With 34 years of service in education, I am pleased that the good work carried out by technicians has been highlighted by this award. 

Balancing home life and work life for mums can be a challenge, but with the understanding of Jim at work has made the teamwork and bond even tighter.
Gaining confidence through my work to be able to deepen my understanding of science, to deepen the understanding of others.

Examples such as water sanitisation and food production rely heavily on chemical sciences to ensure that the basic needs of the poorest can be met.

Science is the answer to climate change by helping young people have an empirical understanding of the issues devoid of political or financial influence. Thereby provoking young people to look for genuine workable solutions to the problems.

Different people excel at different things, and teamwork allows people to share their expertise and develop new skills. Bringing talents and ideas together makes anything possible.

Carbon because it is the basis of the most enjoyable part of chemistry - organic.

Helium - because it gives her a laugh!!!!

The RSC recognises, in a highly significant way, all work above and beyond. Every institution that has people thinking creatively and inclusively should consider nominating staff for an RSC prize.