Testimonials

• Darrell Pariag, Chemical Engineering student, London South Bank University Darrell has been working as an LEP Student Ambassador since September 2006. He has worked on countless events and projects including the Engineering Strand of the London South Bank University Summer School, the Solar Car Challenge and lots of STEM Days, "I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to work with the LEP. I really enjoy working with young people and sharing my knowledge and experience of engineering".

• Ravi Joshi, Sports Science student, London Metropolitan University Ravi has been working as an LEP Student Ambassador since September 2007. He says,"The reason I like working for the LEP is meeting new people and working in a different environment. Working with kids and doing engineering activities is so much fun. whenever I work at the LEP I look forward to going and to doing something exciting."

• Ed Hopkins, Tube Lines Ed is a STEM Ambassador for the LEP, in June he won an award for 'Young Engineer of the Year' at the Academy Awards 2009 for his work with the LEP. He says, "I thoroughly believe that projects such as STEMNET and the LEP are a fantastic way to achieve this level of enthusiasm in young children today. My experience so far has been overwhelmingly positive and I hope to continue to help out where I can, if only due to a selfish enjoyment of seeing how much the projects help inspire young people".

• Mike Wigington, Building Services Engineering, London South Bank University I feel that the work we do as part of the London engineering project is indispensible in promoting engineering in schools; it is a stepping stone for the UK economy as it moves away from dependence on the financial sector and moves towards high-technology and manufacturing; something I have become passionate about.