Outreach Ambassadors

WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors are a cohort of UT Austin undergraduate STEM students who participate in K-12 STEM Outreach. WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors strengthen their communication and professional skills, learn effective practices to engage pre-college students in STEM, and serve as STEM Role Models. WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors represent WiSTEM on and off campus, reaching 2,000+ pre-college students and the public annually, and are part of a larger Student Leadership Ecosystem that supports and fosters a network of STEM student leaders from the greater WiSTEM student leadership community.

What do Outreach Ambassadors do?

WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors participate in a variety of outreach opportunities, such as:

• Facilitating hands-on STEM activities.
• Judging, grading, and proctoring for STEM fairs and expositions.
• Speaking on STEM Role Model Panels with facilitated discussion and Q&A.
• Leading UT Austin STEM Campus Tours.
• Participating in leadership training and career exploration with the WiSTEM Student Leadership Ecosystem.

• Supporting University recruitment with prospective high school student events and engagements.
• Introducing STEM to pre-college students in an accessible and exciting way.

What are the Benefits for Students?

WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors build essential career skills, widen their network, and access the following benefits:

• Develop collaboration, group facilitation, & teamwork skills.
• Gain confidence in leadership & communication skills.
• Develop connections with other STEM students, STEM professionals, and corporate, community, and campus partners.
• Earn a K-12 STEM Outreach Digital Microcredential.
• Gain access to WiSTEM Student Leadership Ecosystem training, resources, and events.
• Have priority for any WiSTEM paid outreach positions, including STEM Girl Day CREW and Summer Camp CREW roles.

What are the Requirements for Students?

In addition to being a degree-seeking UT Austin student in good academic standing, all WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors must:

1. Complete an online, asynchronous WiSTEM Outreach Ambassador course on Canvas (<2 hours to complete).
2. Attend one in-person orientation (held on a Saturday or Sunday early in the fall semester).
3. Serve as a CREW member or volunteer at STEM Girl Day at UT Austin.
4. Volunteer and participate in a minimum number of campus, community, or virtual STEM-related activities or initiatives during the academic year.
5. Complete an activity report immediately following each volunteer activity.
6. Be responsive and frequently communicate with the WiSTEM Outreach Program Coordinator and other Outreach Ambassadors.
7. Additional requirements and current year orientation dates are included in the registration form.

Looking for Volunteers?

Interested in WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors supporting your STEM event? Looking for STEM volunteers?

Visit: K-12 STEM Outreach

Registration Timeline

Registration is CLOSED for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Annual Timeline:

• Registration Opens April 1
• Registration Closes September 1