STEM Ambassador Certificate
Issued by
University of Utah
STEM Ambassadors have a sound understanding of how to build relationships with underserved community groups. Ambassadors demonstrate this ability through the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative public engagement with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities tailored to the goals, needs, and interests of community groups. Their ability to effectively communicate between academic and public communities make Ambassadors well-informed and well-rounded scientists.
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
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- Cost Paid
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Earning Criteria
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To earn this badge, Ambassadors contact and establish a relationship with a scientifically underserved community group, immerse with the community group to inform the design of public engagement with science activities, and design, implement and evaluate at least one public engagement project. Ambassadors also write a public-facing article reflecting on the relationship-building and engagement processes.