STEM News
Project Space Call brings power of space to students
The Exploration Company, Space Elevator, and Robinson Aerospace Systems have announced Project Space Call, an educational collaboration between the three companies and their partners, bringing the power of space to students across the globe.
Women in STEM: Addressing the gender imbalance
The whitepaper titled: ‘Understanding the Gender Imbalance in STEM,’ released by STEM Women in June 2024, explores into the persistent underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.
90% of women love tech, yet 90% face gender bias
Ninety percent of women find their careers rewarding, despite 90% also having been subject to gender bias – shedding a light on the duality of passion and barriers faced by women leaders in the technology roles, according to new research from AND Digital.
Girls in Tech announces closure amidst funding challenges
On 8th July 2024, Adriana Gascoigne, the Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, has announced the organisation's closure via a heartfelt message to its community on LinkedIn.
Why are girls opting out of computer studies?
According to a study by the University of Reading, the number of girls opting to take computing subjects at GCSE level in England has halved since 2015.
RAIN Alliance launches global RAIN RFID training programme
RAIN Alliance, the non-profit industry organisation supporting the development and adoption of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), has announced the launch of its extensive RAIN RFID Training Programme.
Six months of high-flying success for coding ninjas across the country
Kids coding brand Code Ninjas is proud to celebrate six months of remarkable achievements, marking significant milestones for young coding enthusiasts across the country.
STEMAZING webinar inspires inclusion
On 25th June 2024, Alexandra Knight, Founder and CEO of STEMAZING, hosted a rich and engaging webinar, 'Inspiring Inclusion in STEM.'
UK young engineer and young technologists of year announced
An inspiring student has beaten hundreds to clinch the coveted title of UK Young Engineer of the Year in this year’s Big Bang Competition and a group of teens from Liverpool have been crowned as the first UK Young Technologists of the Year.
Lights, Camera, Action: how film places STEM women in the spotlight
What do STEM and films have in common? They produce remarkable women. The difference? Film has access to a wealth of diverse and untapped potential, showcasing people who might never have considered a career in tech or engineering.