Thank you so much for an excellent Science camp. Ethan loved every minute of it.
Pomi H
STEM-Buddy – Dr Zeeshan Sialvi
Welcome to STEM Buddy!
We’re on a mission to spark curiosity and to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to engage in projects that are exciting, hands on and relate STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to everyday life.
STEM Buddy & Dr Sialvi
We know that young children learn best through exploration and discovery when an activity is fun. Therefore, finding creative ways for them to enjoy learning is a challenge we always relish. We want to help give them the best possible learning experience that not only excites them about STEM but also enables them to develop transferable skills like problem-solving, time management and teamwork.
Meet Dr. Zeeshan Sialvi
Zeeshan is a qualified science teacher and a former research scientist with more than ten years experience of delivering hands-on and engaging STEM activities.
He has a Ph.D. is electrochemistry1-3 and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Loughborough University. He is currently working at Aldwickbury School, Harpenden as a Head of Science.
Zeeshan is passionate about STEM and wants to use his teaching and research experience to empower and inspire the next generation of scientist and engineers. His friendly and approachable manner helps to support students during their development and engenders positive relationships with students and parents.
Zeeshan is dedicated to giving the students the best possible experience of STEM and he believes that teachers are at the forefront in putting efforts into closing the present gender gap in STEM, empowering capable future female scientists and engineers to discover their talent and find their place within the STEM pipeline.
Zeeshan loves to produce explosive live assemblies, in-school experiences, virtual and holiday camps, and so much more on a journey to explore the thrilling world of STEM.
- Enhanced electrochromic performance of nickel oxide-based ceramic precursor films
- Electrochromic and Colorimetric Properties of Nickel(II) Oxide Thin Films Prepared by Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition
- An in situ colorimetric measurement study of electrochromism in the thin-film nickel hydroxide/oxyhydroxide system
What is STEM?
STEM simply stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. However, it’s much more than just subject titles, it focuses on cross-curricular learning that connects key teaching skills to the real-life problems that we may face. For example, developing a COVID-19 vaccine is a huge task and it requires input from many different disciplines including microbiologists, immunologists and chemical engineers.
Why is STEM Education Important?
The importance of STEM education is directly linked to the technological and scientific advancements in our society. Furthermore, the millions of tech jobs that are going unfilled each year and the gender inequality that exists in engineering and science confirms that we need to do more to raise the profile of STEM subjects.
There are many benefits to STEM education. It empowers student of all ages and backgrounds to think critically and creatively to solve real life problems. It also teaches important transferable skills, including problem-solving, time management and teamwork.
Research has also shown that STEM education can benefit students with ADHD and other similar condition.1 In traditional classrooms, ADHD students often struggle to maintain their focus, fidget in their seats and find it challenging to follow direct instructions. This is where we believe that the hands-on, kinaesthetic model of STEM learning lends itself well to their complex needs.
What is CREST?
The CREST award is a nationally recognised accreditation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) project work for 5-19 Year olds.
CREST is respected by upper schools and universities as well as enhancing students’ UCAS personal statements. Your son/daughter will be able to gain their award though investigation and enquiry-based learning, which in turn will allow them to solve a real-life STEM challenge.
For more information, use the link below to visit the CREST website.
Students who participate in CREST are more likely to study STEM subjects at AS level.1 The study also showed that students improve their grade by a half if they successfully complete a Silver CREST Award or higher.
Completed projects are submitted online to CREST, where they will be assessed and results received within four weeks
