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What a great clip...Encouraging future generations into STEM Despite a huge boom in technological innovation around the world and an expanding tech industry, the number of graduates who have come from STEM subjects remains relatively low. Just over a quarter of university graduates in the UK have studied a STEM course, and in the US it’s less than 1-in-5. Within that, there is still a huge disparity in gender after secondary school compulsory education. In this episode see how we can engage the next, and future generations in science and technology-led professions, and the importance of role models in showing what can be achieved by a career in STEM, with former NASA rocket scientist, STEM ambassador, entrepreneur and confirmed future astronaut, Aisha Bowe.

"In May, STEM PUSH shared adapted tools & routines to better center equity in the work & broaden participation in STEM at the STEM Learning Ecosystems Annual Convening of 600+ internationally located leaders. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eJRcywGr #STEM #collegeadmissions #equity"

BEYA38: Celebrating Excellence in STEM Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the 38th BEYA Conference in Baltimore. It was a convergence of brilliance, innovation, and diversity—a true celebration of what makes STEM thrive. Key Takeaways: -Diversity Unleashes Magic: BEYA38 reinforced that diversity isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the secret sauce for groundbreaking innovation. When minds from different backgrounds collide, magic happens. The energy in those conference halls was electric! -New Connections: Meeting fellow professionals, visionaries, and rising stars was invigorating. The talent pool was vast, and the conversations—priceless. -UL Research Institutes: At our modest booth, we proudly introduced UL Research Institutes’ contributions to safety science. ULRI strives to tangibly save lives through research and innovation—that’s the heart of STEM. Witnessing that spark ignite in students and professionals as we discussed ULRI’s mission was incredibly rewarding. Mark your calendar for next year’s BEYA39 event. Trust me, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Let’s continue championing diversity and shaping the future of STEM together!

National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering makes a report to Congress every two years. The current report address intersectionality as an element of broadening participation in STEM. "This report illuminates the dynamics of intersectionality in the STEM enterprise and how more information about intersectional identities is needed to remove barriers to participation in STEM. ... CEOSE hopes this report will encourage others to participate in conversations about their differences in experiences with people who have different overlapping identities and start to analyze ways to make improved opportunities for students, personnel and fellow colleagues in safe and inclusive environments where diverse STEM talent is an asset. Additionally, it is important to address intersectional identity not as discrete characteristics that are occupied in different contexts and situations, but rather as dynamic and integrated identities that are constantly interacting, contradicting and reinforcing everyday lived experiences (Crenshaw, 1991)." https://lnkd.in/g88ntcdg

What can you do with STEM? 🧪 "With STEM I can understand the world in a different way and take my experiences with Country to another level." - Madii Page, Senior Indigenous Affairs Advisor. We're calling on STEM professionals to tell us about the opportunities STEM has enabled for them. Your story could help inspire our next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators, leaders and game changers. Find out more and join the movement: https://lnkd.in/daAs_AUs #WithSTEMYouCan

This week, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a panel discussion with Kim Binette and Jennifer Schneiders on how women can advance in a historically male-dominated STEM field at the Massachusetts Conference for Women. Moderator Danae Bucci fielded amazing questions from the audience. Here are three pieces of advice we shared: 1) Find mentors that hone different skills. Mentors who can teach technical skills are important, but so are mentors who model the leadership characteristics you want to emulate. Be sure to find those who can help you grow as a leader. Pay it forward by mentoring those coming up behind you. 2) Help young women see a career in STEM. Between high school and college, many young women feel societal pressure to abandon a career in science and tech. EMD Serono, Inc. is proud to foster the spark of curiosity by collaborating with organizations like Science Club for Girls and MassBioEd Foundation to ensure kids of all ages can see a path to a STEM career and walk into college knowing that they deserve to be there. 3) Look three levels above the ceiling to change the world. Being a woman in science and tech isn’t easy, which is why having a community that sees all that’s possible for women in STEM when we remove bias and build more inclusive organizations is vital for us as women—and for building stronger science and tech companies as a whole. If you attended the panel, what did you take away from it?