‘My passion is to inspire young people in STEM’

By Nina Notman2023-10-19T08:30:00

Wesleigh Dawsmith looking at a homemade remote control car

Source: © Wesleigh Dawsmith

Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician, STEM ambassador and passionate advocate for science outreach

Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician who is inspiring learners through his STEM outreach. In this Q&A, he discusses his role supporting his school’s DT department as well as the STEM clubs and CREST award projects that he runs as part of leading his school’s STEM programme. Discover how Wesleigh sparks STEM enthusiasm in his learners and creates an enjoyable science learning environment for students with autism.

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