š§Ŗš Engage school students with chemical engineering
Inspire the next generation of chemical engineers with Iām an Engineer, Get me out of here!
Connect with school students in lively, 30-minute, online Chats to share your experiences and show the wide range of engineering and chemistry-based STEM careers out there.
Hear students’ ideas about your work and show them how their classroom learning relates to real life.
Discuss the technologies that turn raw materials into everyday items theyāre familiar with, and how your sector contributes to sustainability.
Itās not just school students who benefit – engineers enjoy it too! Iām an Engineer is a low-pressure way to ādip your toes inā to outreach, building engagement and communication skills as you go.
Youāll have extra support with access to the Iām a… Academy.
Based completely online and text-only, itās easy to connect with classes across the UK, wherever you are. Thereās no preparation or travel time, all you need is a web browser!
IChemE supports Iām an Engineer, Get me out of here.
The Institution of Chemical Engineers is the qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical, and process engineers. They exist to advance chemical engineeringās contribution for the benefit of society.
Chemical engineers play a pivotal role in how we live. IChemE members work across a wide range of industries, linking sectors together to address sustainable development goals.
Supporting future engineers to develop their knowledge and skills is one of IChemE’s key roles. Their DiscoverChemEng initiative helps young people to explore chemical engineering and related careers.
Youāre in control. Join in as and when it suits you. Let us know how much time youād like to spend engaging and which days youāre busy – weāll arrange the rest.
If youāre a researcher, trainee, or other STEM professional with IChemE membership, sign up now to take part in Iām an Engineer in 2024.
You get to:
Answer studentsā questions about working in chemical engineering
Chat with students in text-only moderated chats
Compete against fellow STEM professionals to win students votes (you could win Ā£500 for more engagement work)
By taking part, you can:
Inspire the next generation in STEM
Support school students to see the real-world applications of their learning
Improve your communication skills
Gain experience of public engagement in a flexible and enjoyable way
šØļø What engineers say:
āThe questions asked were both fun and challenging, keeping me on my toes at all times and giving me a fresh perspective and enthusiasm for my own researchā
“Love, love, loving taking part in @imascientist, so much fun, very engagingā
