Ambassador Programs
I. Programs at School Site
Classroom Presentation (with or without demo)
- Description: Includes optional short demonstration or activity on select science and math topics, presentations by one to three ambassadors, and Q & A session with students. Ambassadors typically dicsuss their majors, their research, and their career goals.
- Length: Flexible. Typically 15-30 minutes for demo or short activity and up to 60 minutes for an activity and presentation.
- Number of Participants: Single classroom. (Some demos can be modified for larger audiences.)
Click below to see examples of available demos & activities.
STEM Cafe
- Description: Includes teams of three to five ambassadors to engage students in informal conversations about CSUSM science/math programs, research opportunities, career plans, etc. These sessions are designed to encourage student discussion and generate interest in science and math careers.
- Length: Flexible. Typically 30 minutes.
- Number of Participants: 30 maximum
Table at College/Career Fair or Other Event
- Description: Includes one to three ambassadors to talk with students, parents, etc. about CSUSM science and math porgrams. Ambassadors will bring literature, demos, and giveaways as applicable.
- Length: Flexible. Typically one to three hours.
- Number of Participants: Flexible
II. Programs at CSUSM
STEM-Related Campus Tour
- Description: includes an ambassador-led tour of CSUSM research labs and a discussion of research and careers.
- Length: Flexibile. Typically 60 minutes. Can be combined with a hands-on activity to extend to two hours. (See below.)
- Number of Participants: 36 maximum
STEM-Related Hands-on Activity
- Description: Includes a hands-on activity or lab led by CSUSM professor and/or ambassadors. Activities available in physics, biology, chemistry, and math.
- Length: Flexible. Typically 60 minutes. Can be combined with a campus tour to extend to two hours. (See above.)
- Number of Participants: 36 maximum
STEM Cafe at Vista High
