STEM News
Tackling the tech gender gap early on
Even though there is a significant need for computer programmers in the UK— recent research found that a new tech job is being advertised every two minutes in the UK, yet only 26% of the country's tech workforce is made up of women. There is no doubt that more has to be done to address the gender gap in the sector and entice more women to choose a field with prosperous chances in the UK. The path to getting more women into tech, in the view...
Formula E announces WAE as official partner of FIA girls on track programme
Formula E has announced WAE as an Official Partner of the FIA Girls on Track initiative for the 2022/2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season.
Raising awareness of the HERstory of STEM
On Monday 13th February 2023, around 240 women marched, banners in hand, across the Ladies Bridge. More commonly known as London’s Waterloo Bridge.
The STEM women who have helped develop the industry
Whether it’s vaccination R&D, the emergence of the metaverse or sustainable engineering, the STEM community has certainly risen to challenges that have come its way in recent years.
The STEMettes STEAM across the ladies bridge
“What do we want? HERstory! When do we want it? Now!” To celebrate their 10-year birthday, STEMettes have planned a year of activities throughout England starting with a march across London Waterloo Bridge.
Midlands-based engineering firm commits to improving gender balance and diversity
Multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group has embarked upon a huge recruitment drive amid the widening STEM skills gap, on a mission to diversify its workforce as well as employ talented individuals who uphold its responsible business values.
Celebrating women in STEM and the work of the profs
Saturday 11th February 2023 marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The Profs, a leading EdTech company that supports women in STEM year-round, provides Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics tuition, supports female students in securing university places for STEM subjects, and provides STEM careers guidance.
Cumbrian schools receive digital manufacturing training and equipment through Sellafield SiX funded programme
Students at 12 Cumbrian schools are to benefit from new digital manufacturing equipment and specialist teacher training thanks to a collaboration between 3D printing experts and the industry.
Notorious American prison is getting clean and going green
Rikers Island, one of the most notorious prisons in America, is to become a renewable energy hub.
How can we inspire our new generation into engineering?
It’s no secret that the engineering sector is experiencing a shortage of workers. In fact, research shows that the industry will need to train and employ around 200,000 people by 2024 to fill the gap.