SI Lichfield Soroptimist Ellie Gormley has received an award in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the STEM Ambassadors Scheme within Staffordshire, Stoke onTrent,Shropshireand Telford & Wrekin. Ellies award was presented by Major Jones from the Signal Corp who has recently joined STEMNET as partners.
STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). STEM Ambassadors help voluntarily in a range of activities designed to increase young people’s choice and chances in these key areas.
Ellie, who has been a STEM Ambassador for 4 years, helped at our Skirting Science Event last year and became a member of SI Lichfield in March 2013. 9 members of SI Lichfield are STEM Ambassadors and a further 3 will train and register this year in time for our next Skirting Science Event scheduled for 16th October.
President Donna and all the club members were delighted with the news that Ellie had been selected to receive this award.