Women in Tech

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.

“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.

Progress in gender equality has improved for women in science and engineering, said two-time American space shuttle pilot Susan Kilrain at Space Camp 2101, a five-day event at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) geared to engage and motivate primary and secondary grade students toward STEM careers.

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.

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.

Stemettes and its supporters will gather and walk across London’s iconic Waterloo Bridge – the ‘Ladies Bridge’ – on Monday 13 February 2023 to raise awareness about women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

Finalists have been announced for the Business Innovation Leaders Forum CxO of the Year and Women Business Leaders Award 2023.

The word STEM is a symbolic one. It resonates with people for many different reasons. It is a banner for progression, forward thinking, fast paced innovations, and even faster innovators. Electronic Specifier's Sheryl Miles further discusses.

With Korea among the top destinations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment spending, the stage is set for SEMICON Korea 2023 as the region’s premier microelectronics event opens (1st February) at COEX in Seoul for insights into the latest developments and trends in areas critical to industry growth.

One of the fiercest challenges the manufacturing industry faces this year is the ever-widening skills shortage and talent crisis, which is costing the UK an estimated £7 billion in lost economic output, the equivalent of around £21 million per day lost in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).