STEM Connect
STEM resources for students
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What is STEM CONNECT?
NUSTEM is keen to support young women to explore different jobs across STEM, especially in the areas such as physical sciences, engineering, computer sciences and gaming, where numbers of women are still modest.
On this page you will find information about events, people and other resources designed to inspire and celebrate women in STEM: from books, blogs to social media pages and podcasts.
NUSTEM events
Throughout the year NUSTEM coordinates the following events:
OCT & NOV
Sixth Form Evening Lectures
Discover why physics, maths and engineering matter and where these subjects can lead by attending a series of inspirational lectures at Northumbria University.
Find out more about the lectures and speakers and book your place in our Sixth form evening lectures page.
FEB
Physics Experience Week
Experience physics at university level and develop your research skills by working with staff and graduate students at Northumbria University
For more details and registration please visit our physics experience week page.
RESOURCES hub
Women in Science
Rachel Ignotofsky
This book contains short biographies of 50 women in science and their achievements in a broad range of science subjects. You can also visit Rachel’s website here to find out more about other projects she is currently working on.
Sally Ride: Life on a Mission
Sue Macy
This is a biography of astronaut Sally Ride written by Sue Macy. In it Macy details the struggles and triumphs of the first American woman in space.
Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist
Sylvia Acevedo
A first hand account from a woman of colour who has broken all kinds of barriers to forge a path into aerospace engineering.
Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life
Helen Czerski
Tired of the idea that physics is only for specialists and academics, Helen Czerski wrote a book about the physics of everyday objects and experiences; from popcorn pop to Antarctic winds to ketchup bottles to aliens in space.
Stemettes
An organisation dedicated to promoting STEM to women and girls. Their website features learning resources, networking links, and more.
WISE
WISE is an initiative set up to increase participation, contribution and success of women in STEM subjects. They provide a wide range of resources and organise event to promote STEM fields to women and girls.
Scholarships for Women in STEM
The scholarship hub offers details of all sorts of scholarships that prospective students can apply for. This particular page is specifically for women in STEM fields and the scholarships available to them.
Women in Physics
Physics Central Podcast Episode
In this episode of the Physics Central podcast, the primary focus is women in STEM. It features a first hand account of a Women in STEM conference
Women in Science
A podcast series by the Open University
In this series, 7 women talk about their favourite female scientists from throughout history. Each episode is 5 – 7 minutes long and is also available as transcript to make them more accessible.
Lady Science Podcast
A series by Lady Science
In this series of podcasts, Lady Science explores the issues facing women in science – particularly LGBTQ+ women. Each episode is about 30 – 45 minutes long and new episodes are aired monthly.
Institute of Physics
The IoP is the UK’s professional body for physics. The share updates and articles regularly on their official Twitter page.
Women Making Games
Women Making Games is a network of female game developers who meet monthly to discuss ideas and methods. They frequently share updates on their Instagram account.
