Explore The Stemettes Zine

Meet 2 role models who are changing the world with their patented products working for social good.

Wanting to pursue a career in Motorsport? Wondering how you can make your racing dreams come true? Learn more with Bumblebee Racing!

Meet the woman known as Lady Edison, who had more than 110 inventions throughout her career and earned 49 patents.

It might seem tricky to work in a STEM field and be a full-time campaigner for women in STEM, too. For some people, like Mamta, it comes easily. Find out more about her journey here.

A Research and Development Engineer can work in manufacturing, electrical, or science-based fields. They test, develop and redesign ideas.

World leaders are pushing to keep global warming below 1.5C. What would help is a way of storing renewable energy, such as big batteries. 

For the final day of Outbox 2020, Stemettes spoke to four inspiring women who spoke to us about their aviation careers.

In February Explore 2021, Stemettes spoke to Liz Sparrow from the Department for Transport where she told us all about what it is like to be a Glider Pilot.

Global warming of the planet, also known as climate change, is one of the biggest challenges we face as a society.

On the 10th of August, the beginning of our Outbox programme week 2, we were able to speak to Tori Pearson, Engineering Manager at ASOS.

Engineering is a broad term that encompasses 6 branches of engineering. Each branch offers exciting career opportunities where you can be creative, solve problems and explore how everyday things work.

Within engineering, there are so many different careers paths to go down, it can be hard to know where to begin. These 10 women in engineering could help you find your path.

Here at Stemettes HQ, we love to discover new women in STEM and hear all about their STEM-azing research or their careers. So, we have rounded up some of our favourite TED talks by women and non-binary people in STEM to share with you.

On the 6th of April, as part of our Easter Explore Programme, we spoke to Lilly from MONPLAS who is helping reduce and monitor the amount of plastics in our environment.

On the 13th of August, Stemettes spoke to two STEMazing women at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Emma Sherriff and Maretva Baricot. They spoke to us about what it is like to be an engineer.

Learn more about electric vehicles: the different types, their benefits and their drawbacks.

On the 21st of August, Elsa Ramirez from Leask Marine discussed with us the newly founded world of marine renewables and the ways in which they can benefit our world today.

There are so many women in engineering who could have been included in this list, but here are some you might not have heard of before…

Sometimes the most important skills for a job are soft skills. Here, Charlotte, an Associate Engineer, tells us more about the soft skills needed for her role.

These 7 women engineered buildings and we had no idea they were behind them!

Throughout history, women have been so important in advancing scientific knowledge. Still, they’re overlooked in the realm of space exploration and research.

Learn more about Laika, a small dog who went into space and landed herself a crucial part in science history.

Nicol Caplin is a Deep Space Exploration Scientist at the European Space Agency, find out more about what she does in her role.

Want to learn more about not only Earth but all the other planets and the geology behind them? Earth and Planetary Science might be for you!

Black holes are something no one really knows much about. Black holes are mysterious, intriguing and unknown.

These 13 women passed the same psychological and physiological tests as the first men in space, so why did they never get to visit space?

On the 12th August, Suzie Imber spoke to Stemettes to discuss her favourite planet -Mercury. She also describes the questions we have about Mercury and all the ways these questions are trying to be answered.

Here we will be focusing on artificial, or man-made satellites and the impact they’ve had on our daily lives.

Astronomy is an important part of life as it enlightens us into what’s going on outside of earth.

Did you know Venus And Uranus Spin Backwards?

When you think of the Space Industry, what jobs come to mind? Astronauts…maybe Engineers? Here are 7 Space Industry Job you probably didn’t know about, but 100% should.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Despite what TV and films might tell you, today’s MI6 isn’t a place for suave tuxedo-wearing action heroes. But as an Intelligence Officer, you’ll certainly get a thrill from the impact you make.

AI recognition is used across society, but there are concerns at how the technology could be abused. What are the dangers and how are the being tackled?

In simple terms, it’s a cyberattack that an ethical hacker performs to evaluate the security of your computer system.

For February Explore 2021, we heard from Leila Powell from Panaseer about how we can keep ourselves, and those around us, safe online.

For October Explore 2020, Stemettes were joined by the Cybersecurity enthusiast Vibha from Covea Insurance where she gave us all the Cybersecurity tips we could need.

It’s normal to feel nervous when you start a new job. Who doesn’t?! You want to network and make a good impression and settle in quickly, but you don’t know the in’s and out’s of your job or the organisation. We’ve all been there.

The cybersecurity industry offers so many opportunities for curious, eager problem solvers. Most importantly, it’s a career path that will only continue to become more valued in the years to come.

For our February Explore Programme, we heard from a number of STEMazing cybersecurity professionals on how we can keep ourselves, and those around us, safe online. For this session, we were joined by Roshni Mistry from Vodafone.

This zine article includes the information from our October Explore 2020 event when we were joined by Amy and Patrick from GCHQ.

This article discusses an excerpt from the talk given by Sunaina Aytan from E-Secure as part of Stemettes October Explore Programme. Sunaina tells us how our passwords may be breached and how we can prevent these attacks.

On the 31st of March, as part of our Easter Explore Programme, we spoke to Jessica Levett, a Scrum Master at Knowledge Expert, about how she got her senior position at 19.

For our February Explore Programme, we heard from a number of STEMazing cybersecurity professionals on how we can keep ourselves, and those around us, safe online. For this session, we heard from Cyber Experts, Oge Udensi and Holly Walker.

On the 19th of February, as part of our February Explore Programme, Stemettes partnered with GCHQ to learn all about Steganography- or- the art of hiding in plain sight.

For our February Explore Programme, we heard from a number of STEMazing cybersecurity professionals on how we can keep ourselves, and those around us, safe online. For this session, we were joined by Amy and Patrick from GCHQ.

For our February Explore Programme we heard from a number of STEMazing cybersecurity professionals on how we can keep ourselves, and those around us, safe online. For this session, we heard from Holly Walker- A Perimeter Security Analyst at Schroeder’s.

On the 7th of August, Stemettes spoke to Leila Powell- a STEMazing role model working in Cyber Security. Here, she talks us through how large businesses manage their security and what they can do to prevent attacks.

On the 6th of August, Stemettes spoke to the STEMazing Holly Walker, a perimeter security engineer at Schroeder’s. She discussed with us the various ways in which organisations will protect their data online and how they detect attacks in real time in order to prevent damage.

Find out what it’s like to be a Senior Operations Officer at GCHQ. Discover the variety in this role from analysis to cyber operations.

The cybersecurity industry needs to hire 4 million people to meet current demand! Cybersecurity is one of the most diverse careers in STEM and is a brilliant career that touches every industry.

GCHQ stands for Government Communications Headquarters, and we’re one of the UK’s intelligence agencies (you might have heard of our partners, MI5 and MI6!).

Have you ever wondered what Javascript is and whether it would be useful to learn? Read more here.

Meet Jazmin Morris, a Creative Computing Artist, Educator, and so much more. Do you know what creative computing is?

Regina Bissai-Nzenza joined Stemettes to discuss her newfound love for HTML and explains to us the most common functions and attributes.

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.

Our digital world needs a new generation to defend it. Enter CyberFirst: a programme dedicated to helping young people explore their passion for technology through the world of cybersecurity.

If you’ve ever wanted to start coding or are a professional, you can definitely follow these top tips to easily make you into a better programmer.

In our busy and technology focussed lives it is becoming more important for the next generation of school leavers to have an understanding of code.

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

The idea of joining a team of experienced programmers and trying to catch up on coding skills was daunting. However, a year on and I don’t regret it.

AppShed is a free online tool you can use at home to build your own apps and games.

Want to know more about coding but not sure where to begin? General Assembly is for you.

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

A new future also brings a new set of challenges, and that has always been true. But how can we future proof our skills for a job that doesn’t exist yet?

If you’re passionate about nature and the environment, the future holds plenty of career paths that contribute to a better world.

Known as the Mother of Marine Biology in the Caribbean, Idelisa and her work have had a huge impact. Find out more about her life and work.

The term ‘healthcare’ encompasses many different careers. There will be some you will have most like heard of like paramedic, surgeon or a nurse, but here are three healthcare careers that are slightly less well known.

Discover the wonderful world of genetics and the small differences that make you, well, you! Anastasia takes us through the basics of genetic intelligence.

Leopard geckoes can regrow their tails and their brains now!

On the 26th of April, Stemettes spoke to Dr Zanna Clay- a primatologist and fellow at The Linnean Society, to discuss her work, how she got there, what it involves, and the threats posed to great apes today.

It combines biology and engineering by applying engineering principles to medicine and healthcare.

Find out more about the study of the brain and the nervous system.

The science behind plants blooming in spring.

My career aspirations when I was in school were pretty changeable but generally tended to be somewhere between a vet, an archaeologist and a meteorologist. Towards the end of school, I settled on becoming a vet.

Ever wondered how a firework works? What causes different colours in fireworks? When and where they were invented? Read on to find out…

Can you solve this science crossword? Fill the squares with letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues, which lead to the answers.

On the 29th of March, as part of our Easter Explore programme, we spoke to Jolanda Cameron who works as an Environmental Scientist.

It might seem like a simple process from thinking of a medicine to putting it on the shelves in a pharmacy or drugstore, but there are many different steps that go into it.

STEM-ers are born as well as made, we’re interested, we’re curious, we spend a lot of time asking “why?” Sometimes to the exasperation of friends and family.

Organic Chemistry is a type of chemistry that studies the structures, properties and reactions of organic compounds.

There are so many things to study in Chemistry from chemical reactions to living organisms. Here is a summary of the 5 main branches of Chemistry…

An immunologist is a scientist or clinician who specialises in the immune system.

5 facts and their explanations on medical physics

Learn more about Dr Joanne Simpson, the first woman in the United States to get a PhD in meteorology.

Here about a range of academic careers from our Associates panel in 2021, and learn about some of the different careers open to you in academia.

In honour of the International Day of Women & Girls in Science, let’s take a look at the most extreme science laboratories in the world.

Dr Jen Gupta is an astrophysicist (someone who uses physics to understand space) at The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth who spoke to Stemettes on the 24th of August to discuss astronomy, light, and accessibility within the field.

When we think about Science, what comes into most people’s heads is working in a laboratory.

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.

For British Science Week, we asked the members of the Stemette Society who should be included on a list of women in science everyone should know.

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

Physics often has a stigma attached to it of being useless in everyday life. The age-old questions “When do we even use this in real life?” or “How is this relevant to anything?” are no strangers in Physics classrooms

The perception of gaming has changed a lot over time. Find out all of the ways gaming incorporates STEM, and why it is definitely a STEM career!

Learn how you can bring your drawings to life through the world of animation, including all the different animation techniques you need to get started.

Find out more about Catty Tay and their journey to the Metaverse and changing the world of digital fashion.

If you’ve ever been to a cinema, you’re already familiar with projection. Here, we go into detail on what projection mapping is.

Do you think you’ll explore the Beautyverse and become a Beautyversal? Do you see avenues for self-exploration, or would you rather stick to your real-life experimentation and self-expression?

Technology is ever-evolving in every aspect of our lives. Museums are one of the sectors you might not immediately connect with technological advancements, with their focus on preserving history. 

Learn more about quantum computing and how different STEM industries are using it to build our future.

Do you want to expand your knowledge of STEM but don’t know where to begin? Well in this article we have compiled a list of our favourite podcasts by women in STEM to help you get started in the STEM podcasting world…

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.

On the 28th of October 2020, Stemettes spoke to STEMazing role models from Anglo American. They discuss their roles and the inspiration they wish they had been given when they were younger.

The internet has become an integral part of our lives but everything we do creates data, some of which might be personal.