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Women in Science

Women in Science Photographs

Women in Science and Engineering

WISE Women in Science & Engineering
Promoting female talent in science, engineering and technology from classroom to boardroom.

Women's Engineering Society

WES Women Engineering Society
Inspiring women to achieve their potential as engineers, scientists and technical leaders.

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Athena SWAN
AS Charter is a recognition scheme for UK universities and their science, engineering and technology (SET) departments www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter 

LivWiSE News, articles and events

STEM Women
Introduce inspiring graduate employers to our STEM Women communities through graduate careers events, job board, sourcing and digital marketing services. We are proud to help contribute to a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce of the future. www.stemwomen.com

Women in STEM 

Women in STEM
Showcasing the different opportunities for women in the STEM sector, whilst also trying to bridge the stereotypes of STEM subjects – with the ultimate goal being to close the gender gap www.womeninstem.co.uk

Ada Lovelace Day 11 October

Finding Ada
Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day on 11 October every year, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).  Follow on Twitter or Facebook, or subscribe to our newsletter to be kept up to date.

IEEE WIE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)
Dedicated to promoting women engineers & scientists and inspiring girls to a career in engineering.

Science Grrl TN

Science Grrl
Broad-based, grassroots organisation celebrating and supporting women in science.

Dragonfly EDT

EDT
The largest provider of STEM activities for UK youth. www.etrust.org.uk/ 

IET

Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
Women in Engineering online Exhibition

ICMS
IOP

IOP - Institute of Physics- Women in Physics Group
Aims to reflect the varied careers of women physicists in industry, commerce, academia, teaching and research.

The Girls' Network TN

The Girls' Network
Mission is to open up a world of possibility to girls from the least advantaged communities by connecting them with a network of positive female role models who inspire and empower them to thrive.

Robogals

Robogals
Bringing Engineering to Girls. For today and the future. Robogals UK, a unique student-led volunteering initiative, was set up with the aim of increasing female enrolment in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) courses at universities.

AMS

American Mathematical Society
Celebrating women mathematicians. www.ams.org/publicoutreach/posters/poster-women-in-math 

Tomorrow's Engineer

Tomorrow’s Engineers
Information and resources about the amazing careers in engineering. Also run a schools programme to help inspire the next generation of engineers www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/ 

The University of Liverpool Women’s Club

The University of Liverpool Women’s Club
Open to all female members of staff (both current and retired), partners of staff, postgraduates, and alumni. The Women’s Club provides an excellent opportunity to meet new people, make friends and expand your connections in the Liverpool community.

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ChemTube3D
Chemistry Resources for Students & Teachers. Fantastic FREE interactive 3D chemistry animations and structures, with supporting information, for students studying some of the most important topics in A-level school chemistry and university chemistry courses. Created by Nick Greeves, School of Physical Sciences, University of Liverpool.

Realize Engineering

Realize Engineering - Everyday Engineering Lesson Plans
Blog with resources for students and teachers by Eann Patterson, Dean of The School of Engineering. www.realizeengineering.blog/everyday-engineering-examples/

Useful Resources

Fabulous poster promoting Women in Maths, produced by Julia Munch PhD, University of Liverpool 2023 www.liverpool.ac.uk/media/livacuk/maths/documents/Maths,EDI,Poster,Competition,-,Julia,Munch.pdf 

STEM identity Resources for Women and Girls (USA)

Women in STEM statistics and reports 2022 

STEM learning resources for ideas and inspiration www.stem.org.uk/resources

 

LivWiSE Guest Speakers

We've been very lucky to have had fantastic guest speakers who have shared their passion for STEM and continue to inspire us:

Engineer Roma Agrawal has produced fascinating books. The latest 'Nuts & Bolts - small inventions that changed the world in a big way', podcasts and fun, bite-size civil engineering demos  www.romatheengineer.com

Physicist and Engineer Laurie Winkless has two great books ' Science in the City' and 'Sticky - the secret science of surfaces'  www.lauriewinkless.com

Engineer Angela Saini has produced awarding books, examining and questioning science and society www.angelasaini.co.uk

Nanotechnologist and Materials Engineer Dr Michelle Dickinson has created Nanogirl - events and activities for Teachers and children to inspire, educate and empower through STEM

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