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The 11th annual I Wish Showcase, held today at the RDS in Dublin, saw 4,000 female students gather to be inspired to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM). Today's event - the largest I Wish Showcase to date - was officially opened by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Speaking ahead of the event, the Taoiseach said: "I'm delighted to attend today's event, with 4,000 brilliant young minds gathering under one roof, ready to reimagine the world through STEM. I Wish proves that with opportunity, role models and determination, there are no limits to what girls can achieve - breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and building a brighter, more inclusive future for all." With 45% of girls citing a lack of access to female role models as a barrier to STEM careers according to a recent I Wish survey, 46 speakers engaged directly with students at the all-island event, showcasing the power of visible role models in shaping aspirations and breaking barriers. Among them were Olympic sprint star Phil Healy; Olympic rower Zoe Hyde; Olympic relay star and Deloitte's Strategic Project Lead, Claire Dunne (née Bergin); and international rally driver Aoife Rafferty, who shared their journeys of perseverance, ambition and success. This year's event also features the largest-ever exhibition hall, with over 30 exhibitors from leading Irish and global companies and organisations showcasing exciting STEM career opportunities. Highlights included the Sport Innovation Hub in collaboration with Sport Ireland's HER Moves campaign, where students explored how technology is transforming sports through interactive activities like rowing machines, reaction boards and jersey design stations. The Food Science Hub, led by Carbery, Kerry Group and Dawn Meats, demonstrated STEM's impact on the food industry with machine learning tools, cheese-making tasks and problem-solving games. Engineering and construction activities range from a Giant Jenga game with Jones Engineering to mini-golf with Regeneron, alongside insights from companies such as Sisk, Crown and Dornan on the evolution of careers in construction. Students also discovered the role of STEM in business and innovation with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. Adding to the excitement, the Podcast Hub, in collaboration with Virgin Media, allowed students to record live podcasts, with a select few invited to visit the studio post-event to record their own. I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll highlighted the significance of providing access to inspiring role models, stating: "The findings from our most recent annual survey report make it clear that while progress has been made, systemic barriers persist, preventing too many young girls from seeing STEM as a viable career path. Collectively, we must give real choices to girls and ensure that they have every opportunity to take their place in the economies of tomorrow. "At our Showcase, over 4,000 teenage girls get the opportunity to listen to the lived journeys of some amazing female trailblazers. This in turn allows them to see what a career in STEM is truly like, understand the variety of careers and pathways available and the positive impact that STEM has on our world." I Wish, a multi-award-winning programme showcasing the power of STEM to female students in Ireland and across the globe, has held its renowned annual Showcase since 2015, engaging with over 65,000 students in this time, hosting over 1,000 speakers, and partnering with over 130 industry leaders. I Wish co-founder, Gillian Keating extended her thanks to the leaders in STEM from pharmaceutical, technology, food, sports and engineering sectors taking part in the event: "Each year it is magical to watch the ambitions of young girls from across the country expanding in front of our very eyes as they take in all that they can be through careers in STEM. We're so grateful to our partners, both multinational and indigenous, who take part in the showcase demonstrating t...

UK agriculture faces a huge skills gap – with lots of opportunities for people wanting to work in the sector or start their own agri-business.In this episode, we find out how UK farming is encouraging new entrants into the industry – and how to carve a career in agriculture.We visit the New Scientist Live festival of ideas at London's ExCel centre, where food and farming innovation is centre stage in front of 25,000 visitors.Agriculture is very much a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) sector keen to attract more urban youngsters.We look at opportunities around industry apprenticeships in agricultural engineering, plant science and livestock technology.For more information about the career opportunities mentioned in this episode, please explore the links below:The Institute for Agriculture and HorticultureLantra John Deere Apprentice ProgrammeKWS careersRothamsted ResearchLEAF (Linking Environment & Farming)We Are Land Based EngineeringLondon City Farms & Community Gardens AssociationTo make a donation to Vauxhall City Farm 50th anniversary appeal, please visit https://vauxhallcityfarm.org/50th-anniversary-appeal/This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast was conceived, written, produced and hosted by Johann Tasker.Additional reporting by Philip Case, Charlie Reeve and Louise Impey.To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.In the UK, you can also message us by texting the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

In this episode of Transport Talks we talked to Emmanuel Afolabi, founder of the FestHub, a community organisation founded in 2021 to inspire young people into Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) through innovative programmes that make a career in STEM an attractive choice. 

In this episode of Transport Talks we talked to Emmanuel Afolabi, founder of the FestHub, a community organisation founded in 2021 to inspire young people into Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) through innovative programmes that make a career in STEM an attractive choice. 

I Wish, the social enterprise inspiring girls globally to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), is welcoming almost 3,000 female students to its 10th annual Showcase today (February 8) in the RDS, Dublin. Over the past decade, I Wish has engaged with over 60,000 students, hosted close to 1,000 speakers, and partnered with over 50 industry leaders. This year's event boasts a line-up of over 50 influential speakers including former President of Ireland and current chair for elders Mary Robinson. Irish science communicator and entrepreneur Ciara Judge; VP of Mid-Market Global Business Group, EMEA Meta and Head of Meta Ireland, Anne O'Leary; global diversity and inclusion leader Furkan Karayel; aeronautical engineer Dr Norah Patten, and Irish Olympian hockey player and biomedical engineer Katie Mullan will also share their insights and experiences, igniting inspiration among the young attendees. Mrs Robinson, who will speak at a session today on climate justice and the challenges in achieving gender equality globally, outlined the importance of "seeing is believing", with female role models inspiring girls to think bigger. In the recent I Wish Survey of Female Students' Attitudes to STEM, 51% said a barrier to STEM was a lack of female role models while 66% cited poor gender equality in STEM careers. Mrs Robinson said: "I am delighted to join I Wish again this year,?marking?their 10th?anniversary. It's an honour to be part of an event that ignites the spark of possibility in the hearts of young women. As a staunch supporter of 'girl power', I witness its transformative impact every day through my work. "I recognise and applaud the profound influence that organisations like I Wish have on teenage girls, assisting them to embrace their power, and enabling them to forge paths in careers they are passionate about. Seeing is believing for young minds. Together, let us inspire and pave the way for a generation of fearless trailblazers, breaking barriers and shaping a world where every dream is within reach."?] Echoing Ms Robinson's sentiments, I Wish co-founder Caroline O'Driscoll highlighted the significance of providing access to inspiring role models, stating: "When we founded I Wish 10 years ago, our guiding ethos was to give 'Choices, Chances, Changes' to girls and ensure that they have every opportunity to take their place in the economies of tomorrow and not be left behind by broken stereotypical biases of the past. "In our annual survey, time and time again girls tell us that they want more information about STEM and report that access to female role models positively influences them. At our Showcase, over 3,000 teenage girls get the opportunity to listen to the lived journeys of some amazing trailblazers. This in turn allows them to see what a career in STEM is truly like, understand the variety of careers and pathways available and the positive impact that STEM has on our world." This year's event sees the introduction of the inaugural Podcast Hub, in association with Amy Jane Keating, founder of the Go Do You podcast, featuring insightful conversations with leading female STEM voices. These recorded podcasts will be rolled out over the coming months, further amplifying the impact of the event. Also, as part of an extended partnership, Iarnród Eireann and Bus Éireann are providing free rail and bus transport to almost 1,500 girls from 15 locations across Ireland to the event. I Wish co-founder, Gillian Keating extended her thanks to the 40 leading companies from pharmaceutical, technology, and engineering sectors taking part in the event, from speakers to interactive exhibitions. "We are fortunate in Ireland to have so many multinational and indigenous companies committed to showcasing STEM pathways to the next generation of female leaders and innovators. They understand that their future and the sustainability of their business are inextricably linked to the career choices young women make ...

• Meet key stakeholders in DREAM-BIG (Digitalisation, Robotics, Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing), a programme to inspire, engage and support young people in the Midlands to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing. Featuring Caitríona Mordan of atim cluster, Aisling Nolan of Mergon Group, Gary Nugent from Decotek Automotive and Alan Hanniffy of Robotics and Drives. • Gillian Keating Co-founder of I Wish Showcase taking place in the RDS Dublin on 8 February. Now in its 10th year the annual event inspires teenage girls towards careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). • Dr. Enda Fallon on how Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone Campus is set to become Ireland's most connected campus through a 5G standalone trial.

Microsoft has announced the opening of its dedicated innovation and education hub, Microsoft Dream Space, in a new state-of-the-art learning centre in W5, Belfast's award-winning science and discovery centre. The opening of Microsoft Dream Space at the LIFE at W5 facility is an important milestone for the company as it seeks to provide 1,000,000 students, as well as their teachers, across the island of Ireland with the opportunity to engage in an immersive learning experience and develop their digital skills. This follows Microsoft's recent announcement that it intends to invest a further €3m in the expansion of Microsoft Dream Space over the next four years. Microsoft first opened the doors of Dream Space at its campus in Dublin in 2018. Through physical and virtual education sessions, more than 130,000 young people from across the island of Ireland have enjoyed the opportunity to learn digital skills that are increasingly important in our digital economy and society. The fully immersive Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) experience has been developed by Microsoft in partnership with educators to inspire, encourage and challenge students to think creatively in areas such as computer science, AI, Mixed Reality, and robotics. Since rolling out the Microsoft Dream Space experience in Northern Ireland last year with the support of W5, Microsoft has engaged close to 5,000 young people through a mix of virtual and in-person experiences. This number is expected to increase rapidly with the opening of the dedicated innovation and education hub in Belfast, unlocking new opportunities for primary and post-primary students to engage in digital skills. Commenting on the opening, Anne Sheehan, General Manager, Microsoft Ireland said: “At Microsoft, we're passionate about helping young people to engage in STEM learning and shift their perceptions about the role technology can play in their future career choices. With digital technology reshaping how we live, work, and learn, it is important that young people develop digital skills at the earliest opportunity. That's why, four years ago we invested in the Microsoft Dream Space experience and just recently announced our commitment to its continued growth and expansion over the next four years. “We've had many students from Northern Ireland based schools both participate in our virtual Dream Space offering and attend our hub at our campus in Dublin, however, it was always an ambition of ours to have a physical Dream Space experience in Northern Ireland. It's great to have reached this milestone. We look forward to our continued partnership with the team at Odyssey Trust and the impact we can have together.” Nigel Cunningham, Microsoft Northern Ireland Regional Lead added: “At Microsoft, we want to ensure that the next generation has the skills to succeed in our digital economy and society. The official opening of our physical Dream Space experience in Belfast highlights our commitment to providing students across Northern Ireland with the opportunity to engage in STEM. By working in partnership with W5 and the wider education community, we can help foster a pipeline of skilled talent in Northern Ireland that is best positioned to fill the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow.” In addition to the dedicated education and innovation hub at W5, the recent expansion of Microsoft Dream Space has resulted in the delivery of a suite of new offerings including Dream Space Academy for Primary; Dream Space Academy for Post-Primary; Dream Space Digital Academy, and the evolution of Dream Space Teacher and Dream Space TV. To find out more about the Microsoft Dream Space experience and the resources available to schools and youth groups, visit: www.microsoft.com/dreamspace More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platfor...

The annual I Wish Report 22 on female TY students' perspectives on STEM, has revealed significant change, with 93% of girls surveyed rejecting the stereotype that STEM careers are more suited to boys, in contrast with 78% in 2016. However, 46% cited existing stereotypes in STEM as a reason for the fact that only one in four people working in STEM are women. 84% of female students want to know more about STEM compared with 53% in 2016 revealing further positive change. 76% plan to study Leaving Cert Maths at higher level (66% in 2016). I Wish, the organisation inspiring teenage girls globally towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), asked students about perceived barriers to a career in STEM. Two thirds of female students cited insufficient information about STEM careers. A similar number (64%) highlighted persistent poor gender equality in STEM as a barrier and 61% lacked access to STEM work experience. 2,583 teenage girls took part in the I Wish 2022 survey. The survey captures students as they make subject choices and consider their careers. 55% of those surveyed were from single-sex schools, 45% from mixed schools. The I Wish report 2022 launched on International Day of the Girl to announce the 9th annual I Wish STEM Showcase. The hybrid event will take place on February 28th 2023, at the RDS Dublin, with the option for students to attend in person or to join virtually via the I Wish Live Broadcast. Registrations are now open at iwish.ie/register. I Wish 2022 drew an audience of 17,036 second-level students from all 32 counties in Ireland as well as from 28 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. The report found that 57% of teenage girls lack confidence in their ability to pursue a career in STEM while 40% are insecure around their ability in STEM subjects. More than half (52%) point to a lack of female role models. One third of female students surveyed were limited in their STEM subject choice. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said at the launch of the report: “I am delighted to see evidence of real change in the perceptions of female students around STEM in the I Wish 2022 Report. This is great progress and I congratulate the organisation on the hugely positive impact made through a year-round programme of STEM initiatives. Education will always be very important to me and empowering female students in STEM as part of primary and secondary school education is vital to an equal society and sustainable growth.” Gillian Keating, co-founder of I Wish commented: “Our aim at I Wish is to increase female participation in STEM, to enable teenage girls to play an equal part in shaping their future and solving the problems of the world today. We are very proud of the progress made to date, evident in our 2022 report. It is fantastic to see that perception of gender stereotypes has changed so significantly. At the same time, we see the need for continued and focused effort.” She continued: “Factors that persist for female students in considering STEM careers are poor gender equality and a lack of confidence in their ability and potential to succeed in STEM. Teenage girls need a vision for a future in STEM as scientists, technologists, and engineers. This is what we work to bring through I Wish, improving access to female role models and STEM work experience.” Caroline O'Driscoll, co-founder of I Wish stated: “Since the first I Wish survey in 2016, I Wish has seen marked change in the perspectives of female TY students around STEM and increased engagement in STEM subjects. Our report clearly tells us that 84% of teenage girls want to know more about STEM careers compared with 53% in 2016.” She continued: “This positive sentiment is also feeding into third level participation. We are seeing a positive trend in female STEM undergraduate enrolments with a steady increase in the number of female new entrants into STEM undergraduate programmes from 29% in 2014 to 36% in 2021, according to HEA data...

To celebrate 2022 International Women's Day (8 March 2022) listen to South Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen and STEM Footy Program Manager for the Adelaide Crows Katie Gloede discuss the importance of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), and how we can encourage more young South Australian girls to pursue a STEM career. 

Ivana is the Governor of the African Section a non-profit organization of International Women Pilots called the Ninety-Nines. It is the only and first organization for women pilots established in 1929 by 99 women pilots founded by Amelia Earhart in the USA. Female pilots remain a rarity especially in Africa. The numbers are starting to increase but it is still a minuscule amount. The African Section aims to work with schools, careers and offices to help enthuse girls to look into gaining a career in aviation. Many girls in Africa do not participate significantly or perform well in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. This situation becomes more pronounced as the level of education increases and a combination of factors, including cultural practices and attitudes, and biased teaching and learning materials, perpetuate the imbalance.Many African countries face significant challenges in educating their youth at all, due to lack of equipment and access to basic amenities like electricity, as well as non-attendance in school. As a result, many youth may be unable to read even after several years of education. The African Section will teach educational sessions to the youth and adults to bolster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Africa under the "Girls Wings For Africa" (GWFA) Project. Working with under privileged children visiting local schools in villages and starting STEM camps will inspire youth and a new generation of youth to reach great heights. With the global shortage of pilots and shortage of skilled aviation professionals and gender disparity. STEM is needed now more than ever. "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world"~ Nelson Mandela - Former President South Africa

Find out more about Girls Day Out in STEM, an Australian program that empowers and inspires girls aged 10-14 years towards a career in STEM. Meet the founder Petriea Skitek Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Petriea Skitek Petriea Skitek gained her Arts degree at Griffith University, focusing on economics and women in politics, then studied Education at University of New England. She has decades of experience in event management for industry and government across Australia, Asia and New Zealand. She's applied her educational training to curriculum development and program delivery for the Universal Language Institute, managing staff in schools across greater Tokyo. Petriea is a member of the Women in Technology Committee for her regional branch of Zonta International, an organisation of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy. About Girls Day Out in STEM Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) empowers and inspires girls aged 10-14 years towards a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Girls hear from professional women in STEM, learn about important contributions already made by other young girls in the field and opportunities a future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can bring. We boost awareness of the range of STEM career opportunities, access to female role models and participation that complements and extends school education. Further links Free registration to the 2021 March event: https://www.gdostem.com.au Enquiries: hello@gdostem.com.au About the FizzicsEd Podcast Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it! The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON ) http://www.aeon.net.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Social Lights Podcast, podcast host and Social Mediology founder Kate vanderVoort chats with Ben Teoh & Emma Carbone, founders of Bricks N Bytes. Bricks N Bytes was created in response to COVID restrictions to continue providing kids and parents a way to discover more about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), how to be creative with Lego and, find fun educational apps. About Ben Teoh and Emma Carbone Ben and Emma are from the City of Marion Libraries in South Australia. After being forced to close all the libraries because of COVID, they started thinking “what can we offer to families” as many kids will be at home and parents will need a little bit of support. After some research exploring what parents needed, what are the challenges they were facing with home schooling, they found the best approach was to create Bricks & Bytes. Established to build community groups where the kids can learn to create things with Legos and offering resources to parents on STEM related educational programs for their children. They also provide opportunity for hosts and business previously associated with the libraries to engage and support their audience. Both Ben and Emma love to work in a place where they can give back to people and provide something that often encourages and supports them. BIG IDEA 1 “We are all about the community, about supporting them and providing them with all the services that we have.” (6:40)  Ben and Emma notice that in many homes, families will have and use iPads and many other electronic smart devices, they came the conclusion that they needed to create something fresh that allowed them to engage with both kids and parents. Their STEM show has had positive feedback from the audience and only continues to grow. At the beginning they started just on Facebook, but within couple of months they have expanded onto YouTube and now also Instagram. The focal point of Bricks & Bytes is their live shows, where they build Legos and explore educational topics to connect with their audience. Their emphasis has always been to support and provide for community by any medium possible. Ben and Emma talk about how they try to bring a special guest on to the show from time to time, this is often someone from the science community. In the past they have had guests that have explored topics such as insects, rocket science, marine biology, and drones. All with the purpose of providing kids with an avenue to be creative and learn about the many different topics that can be explored within the STEM community. One of their key programs is the App of the week. This initiative was created specifically with parents in mind. It was to give parents a resource to discover new fun educational games that can be played with their kids.  BIG IDEA 2 “It’s fun to get that engagement with people.” (12:32) They mention that it has been a very interesting journey, where they have learnt a lot about technology and social media, and how they can use these platforms to engage with people. What really surprised them and gave them encouragement and motivation was all the support and the positive impact that they are having with their audience. They made a point mentioning that they don’t like to pre-record what they are going to say, as they believe this is the best way for them to be completely genuine and the kids love when they make mistakes building Lego. In this whole process they have made many good relationships with external people and parents are very happy to see that their kids are having fun and learning. Ben and Emma so far have used Facebook as their preferred social media platform. They have created groups where people of all ages can chat and post videos of the Legos they have created. This community has really helped the program grow and expanded, as it promotes inclusiveness and the ability share and contribute information for all to use. BIG IDEA 3

To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, we're republishing this 2018 interview with Suw Charman-Anderson, founder of the Ada Lovelace Day (ALD), which annually supports and increases the visibility of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers. The post Restart Radio Republished: Ada Lovelace Day and the stories of women in STEM appeared first on The Restart Project.

It is the largest and most successful school based STEM program in the world. The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge raises awareness among schoolchildren all across the globe of STEM through Formula 1; it encourages students to think creatively, improve their skills, and gain confidence. It is the only global multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students aged 9 to 19 deploy CAD/CAM software to collaborate, design, analyse, manufacture, test, and then race miniature compressed air powered cars made from the F1 model block. Four Irish teams will compete in the F1 in Schools world finals in Melbourne next March. Offering a way to learn Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related subjects in such an exciting way is achieving great results. Their aim is to increase the intake of students into engineering careers. And they’ve seen some amazing success including people who have actually come through their initiative and have gone on to achieve significant outcomes in their lives including positions in Formula 1 teams. Aaron Hannon and Paul Flynn From F1 In Schools joined Dermot & Dave this morning to discuss the project.  

Melanie is a PhD qualified medical research scientist and award winning professional science communicator. Currently CEO of the National Youth Science Forum, Melanie is focused on delivering transformative youth-led experiences for young Australians to encourage life-long participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and having experience in higher education, media and NFP sectors, Melanie brings over 15 years of expertise in STEM management, fundraising, science communication, outreach, publishing and media for the not-for-profit and higher education sectors. Melanie is particularly interested in using digital platforms to help connect wide audiences with STEM. In 2016 Melanie was awarded the Unsung Hero of SA Science Communication for her commitment to translating complex science into something we can all understand. Recently, Melanie led the establishment of a video production and social media distribution capability that has connected over 1.5 million people with evidence-based science on Facebook alone. Melanie is a member of the Advisory Board for the ARC Centre for Nanoscale Biophotonics (CNBP) and is Chair of their Education and Outreach Committee. Discussed in this episode:  Coronavirus, from a communicator’s perspective ‘Fake news’ and misinformation Communicating for decision-makers and the public Knowing your field, when to communicate and when not to Keeping a focus on audience needs Communicating accurately while meeting tight deadlines Melanie’s approach to changing the brand image of the Australian Academy of Science Building an audience from 9,000 to 1,000,000 Using communications to achieve business objectives  

Melanie is a PhD qualified medical research scientist and award winning professional science communicator. Currently CEO of the National Youth Science Forum, Melanie is focused on delivering transformative youth-led experiences for young Australians to encourage life-long participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and having experience in higher education, media and NFP sectors, Melanie brings over 15 years of expertise in STEM management, fundraising, science communication, outreach, publishing and media for the not-for-profit and higher education sectors. Melanie is particularly interested in using digital platforms to help connect wide audiences with STEM. In 2016 Melanie was awarded the Unsung Hero of SA Science Communication for her commitment to translating complex science into something we can all understand. Recently, Melanie led the establishment of a video production and social media distribution capability that has connected over 1.5 million people with evidence-based science on Facebook alone. Melanie is a member of the Advisory Board for the ARC Centre for Nanoscale Biophotonics (CNBP) and is Chair of their Education and Outreach Committee. Discussed in this episode:  Coronavirus, from a communicator's perspective ‘Fake news' and misinformation Communicating for decision-makers and the public Knowing your field, when to communicate and when not to Keeping a focus on audience needs Communicating accurately while meeting tight deadlines Melanie's approach to changing the brand image of the Australian Academy of Science Building an audience from 9,000 to 1,000,000 Using communications to achieve business objectives   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the podcast, I talk to Jacquelyn Guderley. Jacquelyn is a social entrepreneur, advocate for gender equality and mental health. Jacquelyn is someone who I have admired for a long time and who I was lucky enough to coach. In 2013 she co-founded Stemettes, an award-winning social enterprise that inspires girls aged 5-22 to pursue careers in Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths (STEM) by running high impact, fun, tech-filled events. To date, Stemettes have worked with almost 40k girls around the globe.In 2016 she stood as a political candidate for the Women's Equality Party for the General London Assembly, believing that the current political climate wasn't taking the systemic disadvantages that women face in society seriously enough.In 2017 she launched "Salomé", a literary magazine for emerging female writers, to address the gender imbalance in publishing and to give amateur female writers the platform, confidence and experience to get their writing published.She is also someone who has episodic depression and has been depressed five times in six years and in these periods finds her self withdrawing from the world only to awaken again with a renewed passion for life. Her recent endeavours have been to launch MNTL HLTH to help break the silence on mental health creating events and activities to raise awareness in the mental health space.

The University of Southern Queensland is working to secure the future of youth clubs dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in the state. STEM clubs can be found around the world, bringing together young people who have in interest in STEM and want to explore the subjects in innovative ways outside the school curriculum. USQ has been brought in to develop an important new resource for Queensland clubs - an ‘evaluation framework’ to help them get off the ground and build sustainable programming. Team leader Associate Professor Angela Fitzgerald, from the School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood (STEEC), says the university is excited to be involved in the project.

The teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – STEM – is possibly *the* hot topic in education at the moment, with hundreds of thousands of new scientists and engineers needed in the UK over the coming years, but how do we get more young people into STEM? In this episode we talk to Fran Long of Sublime STEM, inspirational STEM educator and Primary Science Specialist. Fran developed a ‘start local’ philosophy of STEM teaching, reaching out to everyone from school parents to global companies, and in the process turning curriculum science topics in her school into interactive spectacles to wow young people. We'll discover why children need to get hooked on science by age 10, why family involvement is crucial and why current methods of encouraging girls into STEM might be counter-productive. Fran talks about the networks that exist right now to get kids hooked on science - and the activities that led to her winning the UK’s Primary Science Teacher Award earlier this year.

Hey guys! We're back at it again with another Blacticulate episode featuring an amazing guest - Anne Marie Imafidon. Anne-Marie is the founder of non-for- profit organisation called Stemettes, which aims to inspire the next generation of females into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields by showing them the amazing women already in STEM. We find out how she does what she does in hope that you can either join her cause or start something similar, too. As always your shares, reviews and general feedback is invaluable so please don't hold back. And you can get in touch with us via email - contact@blacticulate.com and Blacticulate on popular social media. You're the best! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.