The Penrose Magazine is a student led Global STEM magazine. We are a community of writers, editors, and creatives who are passionate about STEM and want to share with their peers and further their knowledge beyond their curriculum. On our website you can read our published issues, sign up to write for us, learn more about our ambassador opportunity, and meet our team. If you would like to contact us please see the bottom of the page.
FAQ & Ambassador
Volunteering for STEM Students!
Becoming a Penrose Ambassador
Penrose Ambassadors are enthusiastic individuals who support and represent Penrose Magazine in their communities both online and offline. Being an ambassador is a chance to stay involved, inspire others, and help grow our global network of young STEM minds. Anyone aged 14-22 are eligible to apply
What you'll do:
- Gain Editorial Experience
- Provide feedback on upcoming issues before they’re public
- Contribute in activities and discussions with other like-minded individuals
- Share Penrose Magazine and submission opportunities with your community
Perks & Benefits:
- Get Featured: Your profile and ambassador title will be featured on our website
- Community: Connect with a global network of likeminded writers where you can share more about yourself and your personal projects
- Boost Your Impact: Enhance your resume, build teamwork skills, and support a meaningful cause
- Opportunites First: Be the first to hear about submission opportunities and be able to contribute ideas for themes and more
- Gain Volunteering Experience: We offer recommendation letters/proof of work eg. for DofE
How to become a Volunteer at a STEM Magazine
You may be invited to become an ambassador after entering our article competition or writing for our issues. (Note: We limit the number of ambassadors depending on area and age, and we may not accept several ambassaors from a single school)
Article CompetitionFAQ Section
What should articles contain?
- A clear topic in the realms of STEM
- A title
- IEEE style citation of any resources used
- 750-1500 words
- Written using a formal or academic tone
- May inclue relevant links or images
Can I submit an article if I have already done so before?
Ofcourse! Contributors can submit for as many issues as they like, though you can only submit once per issue.
Can I still apply if I'm not sure what to write about?
Absolutely! Though we recommend submitting as early as possible, each writing period is about a month so you should have plenty of time to think of what you would like to write about.
How old do I have to be to contribute?
We accept articles from all students aged 14-22. However, our competitions are only open to ages 14-19.
