STEM News

The vast majority of Britons (84%) believe it’s important to increase diversity and inclusion in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, according to 3M’s SOSI (State of Science Index). However, the majority (76%) agree that there are barriers standing in the way of students currently accessing a strong STEM education.

To celebrate all the diverse and influential women in STEM on Women’s Equality Day (26th August), Electronic Specifier have taken a trip back through their annals of all the trailblazing STEM women that they have had the pleasure to meet … so far.

Neon, a platform to bring the UK’s quality engineering outreach opportunities and inspiring careers resources in one place, has had a redesign to help teachers find the right experiences for their classrooms, specific to their education level.

Companies involved in engineering and technology have a responsibility to help develop the next generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers, offering them an insight into career possibilities.

The winners of the 12th annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate the industry’s most exceptional talent from the UK and beyond, and this year’s theme was People Purpose Planet.