Technology

Find out more about Stephanie – A Senior Java Engineer at NewDay. Learn more about what Java is, how she got here and what her day-to-day looks like.

Exploring the world of 3D modelling can be an exciting journey. Whether you want to design for video games, movies, or 3D printing – the basics of 3D modelling are the same.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a computer scientist and figure in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) – she’s also known as the Godmother of AI!

The gender health gap is real – find out what the implications of this are, and how technology is trying to turn things around.

Have you ever seen pictures made out of letters and symbols? That’s ASCII art! A blend of creativity and technology that turns text into images.

If you’re looking for a way to unwind and improve your mental well-being, here are five cosy games that we think might help you take a break.

Learn all about why Artificial Intelligence is the future of vaccine development and see how it can change the way we tackle pandemics like Covid-19.

We love Queen Bey for so many reasons, and her use of tech is one of them! Explore how she used it in her Renaissance tour here.

Women have been using their STEM skills in the UK Intelligence Agencies for over a century – leaving their mark on UK history with their inspiration and commitment. Now, it’s time to hear their stories.

ChatGPT seemed to arrive out of nowhere, and now people all over the world are using it daily. But what can it actually do? and how can it help you?

Technology and art might seem like two completely different fields. However, there are many ways that technology is revolutionizing the world of art.

We spoke to Beth, an Apprentice Software Engineer alumna, to find out what life as an MI5 apprentice is really like!

What story could your apps tell about you from what they found? That’s the purpose of digital forensics.

Learning about how AI works can leave us with a lot of questions and conundrums. In this article, we’ll explore some of these questions and consider the past, present and future of AI.

In a world that tries to put you in a box, the concept of being a multidisciplinary thinker is important. Find out why here.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is groundbreaking for lots of reasons. Find out how Taylor used technology to help her on her 3-hour, 44 song tour.

Meet creative Maria Than and learn about her work to use technology for social good.

Have you ever wondered what makes up your favourite technologies? One of the many marvels of technology is that it never functions all by itself. Learn more about Open Source and what makes it so wonderful.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised our daily routines, providing the comfort and efficiency we need to perform tasks in less time. Find out here how AI is changing how we work and live.

Charlie is a Technical Projects Manager at MI5. Here they talk about how the Data Analyst Development Programme (IDADP) graduate scheme grew their confidence and paved the way to launch a career in STEM…

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, hear Joanna Starkie discuss her role within Applied Sciences, her career journey and advice for women progressing through their own careers in science.

Hear from Jill Murray on why encouraging girls and diversity in tech is key to a more innovative future.

Want to learn more about software engineering and the work that goes on at Ocado Technology? Meet Ananya to find out more!

Meet Nicola who works in Decision Systems and Leadership at NewDay. Find out about her life growing up, her career, and future plans.

From doctorless exams to video games, find out 5 Ways Technology is Revolutionising Medicine.

Meet Jane Ashworth, the Director of Worldwide Strategic Channel partnerships at Lenovo and find out more about her life!

How can we use Artificial Intelligence in the aerospace field? Find out here!

What is AI? And how is it used in our everyday tasks that we might not be aware of?

Sara grew up in a small island in Portugal in 1985. Madeira is a well-known tourist destination located in the Atlantic Sea also known for its subtropical climate, botanical gardens and of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Meet Pauline who is a manager of the Prime Video Automated Reasoning team. Find out more about her day-to-day here.

Have you wondered who the first Chief Metaverse Officer in the world will be? Well, she’s here and she’s paving the way for other girls, young women and non-binary people in STEM.

From 1990 to now, we have had Web 0.0, 1.0, 2.0, and now the latest trend – Web 3.0. Let’s take a look at a brief history of the world wide web.

A big buzzword around cyber security is the term ‘VPN’, but do you know what it means and why it is important?

Have you considered how companies stay ahead of the curve? At the beginning of 2023, Lenovo headed to Las Vegas to show off the latest innovative devices and solutions that they have created.

Have you ever wondered how large companies like Microsoft manage their security and prevent cyber-attacks? Meet a STEMtastic role model keeping us safe.

Danielle is a Software Engineer Apprentice at the intelligence agencies. Here, she talks about why she believes a mix of classroom and on-the-job learning is a great route to a career in tech.

Ifeoma is a Senior Technical Programme Manager at Amazon Prime Video and works with cross-functional teams to deliver features on the Prime Video app that runs on TV’s and living room devices

Meet Julia, a Principal Solution Engineer from Alida. Learn more about her role, her day-to-day and her future plans.

In this article, meet Dinara who works as a channel professional at Lookout and has 15+ years of experience in the IT industry. Learn more about her role and what her day to day looks like.

Meet Product Designer and full-time dreamer Avantika from H&M Group. In this article, find out all about the world of product design, how it intertwines with technology, and how Avantika got to where she is today.

Did you know that you can be recognised by your heartbeat or your personality? Find out about how Artificial Intelligence is used to recognise people by a number of their biometrics.

‘Machine Learning’ and ‘Deep Learning’ have become buzz terms, with the rapid development of more sophisticated AI. But what is the difference?

Anika was undecided about choosing one out of the many interesting career choices when she grew up. But found her calling towards Data Science overtime. Find out about her career in tech at the H&M Group.

Meet Danielle, a Recruitment Team Leader at MI6. Find out all about their role and what made them interested in it, as well as their experience as a black woman in the industry.

Meet Kam from Prime Video and find out about her day-to-day life ensuring that software engineering teams can evaluate their code.

Dr Diana Dupont-Roettger is a Principal at APEX Ventures Capital, a company that invests in start-ups in medical technologies.

For October Explore 2020, Stemettes were joined by the wonderful Caroline Bedford and Jasmine Shell from DXC Digital Minds. They told us all about the London Insurance Market and what insurance really means.

Because of the complexity of some insurance claims, there are a number of different jobs in the market.

Learn more about what software development involves, how to get into the field as a student and the skills you need to excel as a software developer.

Jess is a Network Analyst at GCHQ. Here she talks about how the Internet of Things (IoT) is touching every part of life.

We met role model Deirdre, a product engineer at Evervault. She shared with us her knowledge of cryptography: what it is, how it works and why it’s so important.

Meet the women who are breaking the bias and making waves in the entrepreneur space and leading the way for others to follow in their footsteps

June Angelides is on a mission to show that mothers and women of colour can participate in the tech and entrepreneurial fields.

Climate change is a pressing issue for people worldwide, but Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be the key to helping save our environment. 

The finance industry isn’t like fashion, gaming or social media – you don’t have to prove that you have the most passion for the stock market if you’re going to be a great software developer!

Meet Lavinia Anghel from Akamai and learn more about how an understanding of technology can advance your career in sales.

On any given day, I might learn about a new machine-learning algorithm or try a new piece of code. Or I might just have a chat with a colleague I’ve never met before. I also write a few reports and blogs and even give some presentations.

Meet Alex Virley and learn how important technology is in a sales role at a technology company like Akamai.

Machine learning is a way to train machines to learn from data and make decisions about new data they come across.

Susanne is a Cloud Specialist who wrote Women of Color in Tech, in 2020 with the aim to inform and inspire women of colour to pursue tech careers despite the challenges unique to women of colour.

Gemme is Data Scientist in the UK Intelligence Services with a varied career which has largely been a mixture of programming, data analysis and data processing.

(TW: Abuse) Dr Sue Black is a computer scientist born in Hampshire in 1962. She left school at the age of 16 and had three children. After leaving her violent husband, she found shelter in a women’s refuge with her children.

On the 20th of August, the end of our Outbox programme week 3, we were able to speak to Alexandra Crossley, Senior Director of Customer Success for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Alida CXM.

Applying for new tech jobs can be a little daunting at times. So here are 3 tips if you are looking to join the tech sector.

Dame Stephanie Shirley is an IT entrepreneur and also a philanthropist.

So you want to learn more about hackathons and what they’re like? You’ve found the right place!

On the 14th of August, Stemettes spoke to Serena Chana, a STEMazing product manager at Wonderbly- a business producing personalised children’s books. She spoke about what it means to be a product manager and why product managers are important.

Today, most people know how widely we use computer programming in our world, but not many people are aware of those who pioneered this programming- one being Grace Hopper.

GCHQ stands for Government Communications Headquarters, and we are one of the UK’s intelligence agencies. That means a lot of our work is TOP SECRET, so we can’t go into too much detail here!

Limor is an electrical engineer and owner of the electronics company Adafruit Industries.

This was a question from an Outbox 2020 study session, and it’s a hard one to answer. It requires inside knowledge, so here’s the scoop on this exciting career

Head Stemette and podcast creator Anne-Marie Imafidon told us, on the 4th of August, about her career and what she thinks the future will look like.

Amna Askari is a developer working in big data and software development. Here, she discusses with us what creative coding is, and how it can be used in all aspects of STEM.

Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Maria Eva Kiesler, is the bright mind behind some of the most frequently used technologies today.

Find out more about the computer scientist who is using machine learning to improve healthcare.

Find out more about the day in the life of a software engineer at Leidos.

On the 19th of August, two STEMazing women from CMS talked us through their companies, as well as how they got there and maintained their confidence.

On the 27th of August, Sam and Emily from GCHQ joined Stemettes to speak about their roles as data scientists, and how we can ensure we are staying safe online.

Over the past few years, our planet has faced a plethora of environmental challenges. From global climate strikes to wildfires in Australia, we are more aware than ever about our impact on our ecosystems.

The technology industry is taking steps towards becoming greener, but it still faces a threat of e-waste.

Robotics, AI and machine learning are not fuzzy concepts from the future, they are already here.

When people think of Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) they think of superhero movies and their extensive use of CGI to create villains and superheroes with elaborate special effects.

A free online tool for you to trial out your new app ideas and designs using just your phone and a pen and paper.

Ever get confused between Computer Science and Software Engineering? You’re not alone. This will clear it up for you.

We all love Instagram and spend waaaay too much time scrolling. So, why not follow these accounts to keep you inspired whilst scrolling?!

Delving a little deeper into what makes these careers so different.

From pollution detecting clothes to yoga pants that give you feedback, explore some of our favourite pieces

To be relevant to the industry you need to be learning and reading all the time.

An interview with computer science professor, Verena Rieser.

Frankie spent the past 10 years as a producer, but when she produced coverage of the 2015 League of Legends Worlds Quarter-Finals for the BBC, she realised she could make gaming her career.

On the 17th of August, Jazmin, one of our Stemettes, walked us through how to use Tinkercad, a platform to create 3D designs. Being creative whilst working in STEAM is something that Jazmin is really passionate about, as she works as a freelance creative technologist as well as developing her own Virtual Reality experiences and text-based games.

Jay Ann tells us about the barriers faced when gaming as a black female and the value for more young people of ethnic minorities to sign up to digital courses and shape gaming in the future.

Ever wondered ”what is data science and how can I get involved?” Don’t worry, Fatema has got you covered.

Meet Tracy Chou, entrepreneur, software engineer and diversity advocate for tech.

It’s often said that most new jobs don’t already exist. On any list of ‘new’ jobs, you’ll likely find Data Scientist, Data Engineer or Data Architect.

Ever since she was a young girl growing up in Arkansas, Angela Taylor believed her dream job was becoming a Hollywood actress.

Nanotechnology is an umbrella term that encompasses all fields of science that operate on the nanoscale.

Iba is a young entrepreneur and Software Engineer. She’s also CEO and co-founder of TARA, the Intelligent Product Builder

Meet Yvonne and Catherine as they talk us through everything we need to know about a career in technical sales.

World Emoji Day falls on the 17th July, here is the rundown of how they came so relevant in our day to day lives.

Did you know that we can use computers to help cure cancer? That is what Tasnia’s research focuses on.