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“Diversity is not a tick box exercise, it is an economic imperative” 💬 Chi Onwurah MP Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, Chair of the Science and Technology Committee and advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM We were honoured to hear from Chi as part of the Monday evening keynote speech titled ‘STEM for all:Science in society, sharing her insights and vision, focusing on shaping an inclusive future for science together. #ASDC24

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in this year’s ASDC National Conference at The Royal Society. Whether you were a speaker or an attendee, we are so appreciative of how our community came together for a brilliant couple of days. We’re still buzzing from it! Highlights coming soon. ✨   ASDC members... here’s the next event for your diaries! 📅 For our December Members’ Forum, on Wednesday 4th December we’re hosting our very own ASDC Mini Xmas Lectures. Come along to hear a scientific perspective on different festive topics, from dessert stomachs to bell acoustics. 🔔 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFd5iKes   Got something seasonal you can share in three minutes? Then we want to hear from you! Contact Sophie Ward with your talk topic to have the prestige of becoming an ASDC Xmas Lecturer. Creativity around what’s considered ‘seasonal’ is very welcome... 🌲

Six thought-provoking Lightning Talks from these brilliant speakers! ⚡️ Jack Monaghan, Science Engagement Manager, Wellcome Connecting Science ‘DNA Youth Ambassadors: using youth voices to share the future of genomic science’ ⚡️ Vanessa Sauls, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, The Francis Crick Institute ‘Reverse Mentoring: Bridging Generational Gaps for Inclusion in STEM’ ⚡️ Sophie Ward, Communications and Office Assistant, ASDC ‘Why your personality is the ultimate communication tool’ ⚡️ Laura Joy Pieters, Curator of Mathematical Sciences, Science Museum ‘A quick deep dive into the material culture of AI’ ⚡️ Mollie Clay, Learning Development Officer, Field Studies Council ‘Overcoming barriers to online environmental learning for young and neurodiverse audiences’ ⚡️ Hassun El-Zafar, Director, Edinburgh Science ‘What does decolonisation look like in science engagement?’ Thank you to Jenni Chambers for chairing and convening everyone for a quick Q&A, and a chance for more discussions. Have you got a question for these speakers? Please share below 👇🏿 #ASDC24

SPACE! 🚀 Our thanks to Dynamic Earth, National Space Academy, STEM Learning UK, The Scouts, Jon Egging Trust for running tables as part of the Engagement showcase: Intriguing, involving and inspiring people with Uk Space. ASDC shared hands-on activities from the Space Science project ‘Our World from Space’. This session brings together partners from the Space to Inspire and Space for All funded by UK Space Agency #ASDC24

On stage now ‘Citizens for the future: Exploring mindsets, missions and opportunities’ with presentations from Kate Allen, Professor of Inclusive Research University of East London, Hannah Matterson, Operations Director and Deputy CEO Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society and Dr Chamion Caballero, Director and Co-founder The Mixed Museum with panellists Steve Scott, Sally Colvin, Rosalie White and Stephen Breslin #ASDC24

The first keynote of the conference from Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, Chief Executive UK Research and Innovation 👉🏾 TRANSFORMING TOMORROW TOGETHER “We need to move from science being considered something that super geniuses ‘do’ inside a shiny box…” “We’ve got to break the cycle and give people agency…” Let’s work together for a society where everybody speaks, and everybody learns… Just a few of the key takeaways from Ottoline’s inspiring speech, inviting delegates to ask questions and explore how we can work together to make these things happen. We invite delegates reading the post to add comments below 👇🏽 #ASDC24

Welcome to the ASDC Conference 2024: Shaping the future of science together here at The Royal Society sponsored by UK Research and Innovation, STFC, UK Space Agency #ASDC24

As we continue to expand, we are HIRING for two new roles. We are looking for two exceptional individuals to join our mighty team: - Community Development Officer - Product Development Officer To find out more about each role, please head over to our website. >> https://lnkd.in/eyxzxwus #newjob #careers #charity #charityjob #growingteam #Cambridge Harriet Fear MBE Rebecca Porter Andrew G. Farrer Ph.D. Claire Elbrow Mandy Curtis

🎈 🙌🏽 🎇Happy #NationalEngineeringDay everyone! Today we're going to be showcasing fantastic engineering role models, starting with a vibrant statue of the brilliant Alice Kan, designed by the talented artist Kelly Anna. 🎨 👩🏽🏫 👩🏻🔬 👩🏿💻 With women currently representing just 15.7% of the UK engineering workforce, down from last year, visible role models are more important than ever. Alice Kan hopes this initiative sparks curiosity, helping people see the creativity, problem-solving, and positive change engineering can bring. ✨ ❔ Who inspires you in engineering? Join the conversation with #EngineeringRoleModels and #NationalEngineeringDay. Royal Academy of Engineering Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 👀 Read the full story and explore artwork here: https://lnkd.in/eDnXZ3CT

Today is National Engineering Day, a day for us all to marvel at engineering and for young people to feel inspired to make it their career. However, for a new, more diverse generation to aspire to join the profession, research tells us that they need role models who inspire and excite them about the possibilities of engineering. This is why, today, the Royal Academy of Engineering has unveiled specially commissioned art installations that feature engineers whose stories and engineering achievements make them aspirational role models for the next, more diverse generation of engineers to look up to. You can see them at Prince Phillip House near Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus tubes and at https://lnkd.in/e9wUs5rz #NationalEngineeringDay #EngineeringRoleModels #EngineeringCareers