If you think women working in STEM careers are the exception and not the rule, it’s time to think again!
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STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is a broad term used to group together these academic disciplines. Because these things are never straightforward, there are also dozens of alternative versions of STEM (including STEAM, STREAM and METALS).
Instead of training students in any one of these domains, STEM combines all four in an interdisciplinary and applied approach, so as to better equip students to have a career and considering real-world applications.
Here’s a list of some of the many courses considered as STEM:
- Aerospace engineering
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemical engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil engineering
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical engineering
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
How can organisations encourage and support women in STEM?
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Women in STEM, the tide is beginning to turn, get out there and ride the wave!
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As a woman looking to disrupt the tech space, what skills do you need?
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Making the invisible, visible – Nurturing engineering talent with successful female role models
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Association of Apprentices (AoA) and ITN Productions Industry News launch new co-production ‘Apprentices: Connect, Engage and Inspire’
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North East University Centre awarded £2million from the OfS to invest in STEM growth
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Manufacturing Festival to showcase careers in sector emerging in ‘strong position’ from pandemic
This year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival kicks off on 1 February with a launch event that will celebrate the continuing strength of West Yorkshire’s manufacturing industry…
PUTTING A PLUG IN IT: WHY IT’S TIME TO ACT ON THE TECH SKILLS GAP
By Bob Sims, Chief HR Officer, Park Place Technologies Our future depends on our ability to innovate out of a crisis – and STEM skills…
