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📣 Stemette Society Speaks: Perspectives on barriers to STEAM 📣 Last week we asked our Stemette Society 'What would you say has been your biggest challenge you've faced as a girl/non-binary individual interested in STEAM?' Here's what they had to say... 👉 Feeling Intimidated or Unwelcome in Male-Dominated Spaces - 50% For half of our respondents, the struggle with feeling out of place in traditionally male-dominated environments emerged as a significant challenge. Addressing this issue is pivotal in fostering inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. 👉 Lack of Representation and Role Models - 33% A third of our community pointed to the lack of visible role models and representation in STEAM fields as a barrier. We recognise the importance of representation in inspiring future generations and are committed to amplifying diverse voices and stories. 👉 Stereotypes and Gender Bias - 11% Navigating through stereotypes and gender bias posed a challenge for 11% of our respondents. Overcoming these societal barriers requires collective effort to challenge stereotypes and foster environments that celebrate individual talents and aspirations. 👉 Limited Access to Resources and Opportunities - 5% For 5% of our community, limited access to resources and opportunities presented obstacles on their STEAM journey. Bridging this gap is essential in ensuring equitable access to education, mentorship, and opportunities for all aspiring STEAM enthusiasts. Interested in seeing how you can make the STEAM sector more equitable? Read the recommendations in our latest White Paper at ➡️ stemettes.org/whitepaper #Stemettes #YouthVoices #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInTech #STEMeducation #RepresentationMatters

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Today's Positive Thought - Potential of Our Youth The Ask: What are the long-term benefits of emphasizing creative and innovative thinking in our young people today? This Is The Thing: As spring deepens into May, the world bursts forth in a spectacle of blooming life and fresh beginnings. It's a month that naturally inspires a sense of renewal and hope, and fittingly, it showers us with opportunities to celebrate and nurture the creativity and potential of our youth. May showers us with chances to celebrate our youth's creativity and potential — meaning that the essence of this vibrant month, urging us to turn our attention to the young minds whose innovative spirits can lead us toward brighter futures. #MayCelebratesYouth Creativity is not merely an artistic trait but a fundamental skill that drives problem solving and innovation. In recognizing and promoting this skill, we help our youth not only to imagine new possibilities but also to develop the resilience and adaptability needed in a rapidly changing world. May's fresh canvas is ideal for showcasing these skills, providing platforms such as school fairs, community art shows, or science days where young creativity is celebrated and nurtured. #CreativeYouth The potential of our youth flourishes most significantly when supported by a community that values growth and creativity. Schools, families, and community centers can join forces in May to create events and initiatives that highlight and celebrate this potential. From poetry readings in the park to community mural projects or tech boot camps, the opportunities to ignite the creative spark within our young people are boundless. #YouthPotential Have a great day! Don't forget to smile and stay positive! Artwork: Girl Painting In a Book, By CSA IMAGES Give Back - https://bit.ly/3SdATKa Via Email - https://lnkd.in/gKMgrjVV Our Facebook Group - https://lnkd.in/g99yABW3

Check out our latest blog on the impact of literacy in the STEM world, written by our own @mindybrinson. 🌟 At Plasma Games, our innovative platform integrates reading, writing, and critical thinking into STEM education, transforming how students engage with science. 📚✨ Through storytelling and interactive lessons, we empower learners to become problem-solvers, enhancing their literacy skills in a fun and dynamic way. Join us in making literacy a shared adventure for all students! Together, we can inspire a generation ready to change the world. 🌍💡 bit.ly/3ZJ8Q94 #LiteracyInSTEM #PlasmaGames #EdTech #FutureOfLearning

Proof that you can't be what you can't see... At the start of this EmpowerCyber day, an audience of 500 teenaged girls were asked "how many of your would consider a future in STEM?" 8 people put their hands up. After experimenting with robots, coding, VR, logic puzzles, safecracking, escape rooms and loads more, I then asked them the same question. At least 100 hands flew in the air. ✋ The brilliant minds of these Year 8 students were opened up to new worlds, new possibilities by people who are passionate about their work and inspiring our region's children and future workforce. ⚡ The incredible Newcastle United Foundation team partnered with the one and only Sage to spark the STEM dreams in ONE THOUSAND 12/13 year-old girls from schools across the North East, over two days. WOW! I was invited to wrap up the event by the incredible Newcastle United Foundation so I could talk about the REAL-LIFE women I know working in #STEM industries. Stories of people doing life-changing work alongside their own families, friends and passions. Women who were once girls just like them. I told them about some of the wonderful women of Newcastle Helix like Marie Labus, Jo Larby, Penny Lovat, Ashmita Randhawa, DPhil, Jennine Jonczyk, Lynne Corner, Somin TONG and people like Vijayalakshmi Subramani, Ruth Dixon, Hannah Underwood, Nicola Mahmood, Alexandra Knight and Dani W.. All brilliant in their own fields and beyond. 💡 Stories really can make a difference... #industry #education #inspiration #partnerships #talentpipelines #northeast Amazing work from the NUF team Steve Beharall Dawn Barber Caroline Brown Andrew Foster and the passionate Sage teams Ben Aung, as well as the facilitators. Educators - please see the comments for all the local organisations who are genuinely interested and invested in bridging this gap between education and industry - it's wonderful to see!

Today's Positive Thought - Potential of Our Youth The Ask: What are the long-term benefits of emphasizing creative and innovative thinking in our young people today? This Is The Thing: As spring deepens into May, the world bursts forth in a spectacle of blooming life and fresh beginnings. It's a month that naturally inspires a sense of renewal and hope, and fittingly, it showers us with opportunities to celebrate and nurture the creativity and potential of our youth. May showers us with chances to celebrate our youth's creativity and potential — meaning that the essence of this vibrant month, urging us to turn our attention to the young minds whose innovative spirits can lead us toward brighter futures. #MayCelebratesYouth Creativity is not merely an artistic trait but a fundamental skill that drives problem solving and innovation. In recognizing and promoting this skill, we help our youth not only to imagine new possibilities but also to develop the resilience and adaptability needed in a rapidly changing world. May's fresh canvas is ideal for showcasing these skills, providing platforms such as school fairs, community art shows, or science days where young creativity is celebrated and nurtured. #CreativeYouth The potential of our youth flourishes most significantly when supported by a community that values growth and creativity. Schools, families, and community centers can join forces in May to create events and initiatives that highlight and celebrate this potential. From poetry readings in the park to community mural projects or tech boot camps, the opportunities to ignite the creative spark within our young people are boundless. #YouthPotential Have a great day! Don't forget to smile and stay positive! Artwork: Girl Painting In a Book, By CSA IMAGES Give Back - https://bit.ly/3SdATKa Via Email - https://lnkd.in/g8EpG7eg Our Facebook Group - https://lnkd.in/gx_VWJ_h

🔻It is STEAM Day today, but what is it exactly? 💡Today we are celebrating and encouraging children, youth, and communities to engage in making Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fun for all through a series of resources designed to focus on embracing digitalisation and digital mindfulness. 🙌We invite YMCAs to share their work in accelerating digital equity, cherish the beauty of the various digital resources and check out some of these learning resources: https://lnkd.in/dnth9kmP

#EarlyChildhoodEducators: Here are 3 activities to spark STEM learning with children this Nature Play Week (8-18 April) 🌻 Little Scientists is a big fan of Nature Play Week as it’s rich with opportunities to engage children in early STEM learning. Whether it's digging in soil to find worms, observing the intricate patterns of leaves, or building shelters from natural materials, every moment in nature invites children to inquire, discover, and problem-solve. #STEMEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EducationActivities #InquiryLearning #ECEC #EarlyLearning #EarlyLearningIdeas #EarlyLearningActivities #STEMForKids #NaturePlayWeek #TeacherActivities

👩💻👩⚕️What does it mean to be a woman in STEAM? "Being a woman in STEAM means breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes in fields. It involves being a role model and a source of inspiration for future generations of women and girls, encouraging them to pursue careers in these areas. It also means advocating for diversity and inclusion, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and creativity. Additionally, it encompasses a commitment to continuous learning and growth, contributing to advancements in STEAM disciplines while supporting and uplifting fellow women in these fields." - Anupama Hatti, Head of Programme Delivery - NHS Blood And Transplant If you are a woman in STEAM, tell us what it means to you >> https://ow.ly/hzil50SOAKn #WIT #WeAreWIT #science #technology #engineering #arts #math

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