STEM Ambassadors and STEM Special Forces
Expanding INL’s reach to students throughout the state
STEM Ambassadors
Everyone at Idaho National Laboratory contributes to our mission to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. That means every career at INL is a STEM career, whether you are in a traditional STEM role or a STEM-adjacent or STEM-supporting position. The goal of INL’s K-12 Education Program is to help students build their STEM identity, allowing them to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, technicians and operators, and preparing them for careers at the laboratory.
To do that, we need the help of INL staff members like you. Everybody who contributes to our mission has something unique and important to share with students of all ages, from pre-K through 12th grade. STEM Ambassadors are vital to expanding INL’s reach to students throughout the state. They bring their vast science, technology, engineering and math experience to schools and events across the state. These volunteer STEM experts can serve as judges, mentors, speakers and more.
Our website provides a portal for INL employees to get engaged and helps our team pair STEM mentors and volunteers with students and events for the most impact. The K-12 Education outreach programs at INL positively impact students and allow INL to set a foundation of STEM early in children’s lives. As a STEM Ambassador, you will be a part of this amazing educational journey.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN INL STEM AMBASSADOR?
1. Sign up to be a STEM Ambassador here. Must be an INL employee.
2. Take the STEM Ambassador training
3. Volunteer at STEM events – and have fun!
STEM Special Forces
Are you passionate about your STEM career? Are you excited to share that passion with Idaho students? You may be perfect for our new STEM Special Forces program. We want to inspire students to be creative problem solvers and pursue careers in STEM fields, and we want you to be part of it. STEM Special Forces builds on the success of the STEM Ambassadors program to develop a new team of dedicated specialists with increased resources, funding and support. As a member of the STEM Special Forces, you and a partner will form a team of expert ambassadors to represent the lab at strategic outreach events, connect with students and help them build their STEM identity.
Team members will be outfitted with the tools necessary to be successful in this role, including:
• Two days of dedicated training
• Support developing materials and displays
• Logistics and travel support
• Funding support for up to 30 hours of education and outreach activities
INTERESTED IN JOINING STEM SPECIAL FORCES?
We recruit a new class of STEM Special Forces participants each spring and fall.
Sign up to be STEM Special Forces here. Must be an INL employee.
