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 upcomming competition is open to ages 14-19.
