Year 13 students complete Cambridge University STEM SMART programme
Congratulations to Year 13 students Myrtle Boadu, Emma Petre, and Theo Rust for successfully completing the prestigious STEM SMART (Subject Mastery and Attainment Raising Tuition) programme, an initiative by the University of Cambridge in association with Isaac Physics. This 16-month programme, running from January 2024 to May 2025, involved weekly online tutorials as well as answering questions for each subject, demanding extraordinary tenacity and dedication from the participants.
STEM SMART is designed to support students aspiring to pursue Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or Biological Sciences at university. It targets those studying A-Levels in Maths and Science, providing them with the tools and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields.
Myrtle, Emma, and Theo completed all 48 weeks of assignments and tutorials, earning certificates from the STEM SMART team at Isaac Physics. Their achievements were celebrated in a live online graduation ceremony, where Myrtle was invited to speak about her experience.
Myrtle, who is currently studying A-Level Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, said, ‘I spoke about my experience of taking part in the STEM SMART programme and how useful I had found it for helping with my studies. I’m hoping to study Neuroscience or Medicine at university.’
Theo, who is studying A-level Maths, Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, said, ‘I have found the programme to be very helpful and good for revision purposes; my problem-solving skills have certainly improved. I would like to go on to study for a Physics and Maths or Natural Sciences degree at university."
Emma, currently studying A-level Maths, Physics, and Psychology, said, ‘The STEM SMART programme has been challenging, but it has definitely given me confidence in my exams. I would like to go on to study Astrophysics or Physics with Philosophy at university.’
Well done to all three students for their remarkable achievements! Their dedication and hard work serve as an inspiration to their peers and the entire school community.