The document describes a STEM student journalism project that provides opportunities for students to gain experience reporting on STEM topics. Students can report on people, companies, STEM studies, and events like science fairs. The author has taken advantage of these opportunities to interview exhibitors at a science fair, report on careers, and attend a science podcast award ceremony. The project helps students develop new reporting skills and can make them more determined to pursue science communication careers.

1. Henry Lau STEM Student Journalist

3. Why did I get involved? Career in Science Communication Reporting opportunities Different and exciting

4. So what is The East Midlands STEM student Journalism Project (SSJ)? The SJP links students with opportunities to report on STEM news or events Opportunities to report on people and companies 3M BBC presenter and weatherman Des Coleman Opportunities to report on STEM studies Why you love maths? Learning about super conductors Opportunities to report on events A video game festival The Big Bang Fair, UK Young Scientist and Engineers Fair Planet SciCast awards ceremony

5. Opportunities to report on events A video game festival The Big Bang Fair, UK Young Scientist and Engineers Fair Planet SciCast awards ceremony

6. The Big Bang Fair 5000 students, 1500 teachers, exhibitors, politicians, sponsors, supporters Interviewed organisations to see their daily STEM usage, role of STEM in life and their thoughts on the need for such an event Also reported on careers and science show

7. Planet SciCast Awards ceremony Winners of SciCast competition News story Networking Great food

8. Personal benefits Reporting opportunities New skills Fun More determined to pursue a career in science communication

9. How to get involved? Doesn’t have to be big Workshops – Uni of Lincoln – 7 th May Find a story Report on school activity