Author: eherinhorner

Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ Introducing Amy… Amy’s journey from A Levels to present day is such an important lesson in perseverance and determination. Here’s her story: “I’ve always loved learning – maths, science, art, music, all of it. Choosing A-levels was tough, but I went with maths, physics, and history. I had always wanted to be a…

Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ To my younger self… In last week’s coffee morning we talked a lot about mental health in the workplace and our journey throughout our career so I asked “What would your advice be to your younger self?”, and this is what I got:  💜 Hayley: An angry response is usually a mask for…

Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ Her STEM Journey: Emily This week’s STEMspiration we are highlighting Emily’s journey into infrastructure! Emily didn’t start out in STEM, she actually studied Applied Theatre at Northumbria Uni! But now she’s working in infrastructure as a Social Value Manager for Morgan Sindall Infrastructure on the Northumberland Line project. Emily is featured this week because she is proof…

“You can’t be what you can’t see.”Marian Wright Edelman Community Updates 💜 Behind the Scenes  Over the last couple weeks we have been speaking with various companies and education providers to see how we can inspire the next generation of women in their STEM careers, and build their networks before they graduate or support them…

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”Helen Keller Community Updates 💜 In-Person Meet-Up Success Last week’s FeminSTEM meet-up was a huge success! It was amazing to see so many of you connecting, sharing experiences, and inspiring each other. Dog-Friendly October Meet-Up After listening to everyone’s feedback from the September meet-up,…

“It’s not about being the best. It’s about being brave enough to try.”– Simone Giertz Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ Kirsten’s Journey into Tech I’m so excited to share our very first feminSTEM spotlight, where we shine a light on amazing women in STEM! Meet Kirsten! 💜 Kirsten didn’t take the usual route into software engineering; initially…

“Confidence isn’t walking into a room thinking you’re better than everyone else, it’s walking in without needing to compare at all.” Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ The Psychology of Confidence I read a book recently called ‘The Alter Ego Effect’ by Todd Herman which talks about creating and using an alter ego to become a more confident, and…

Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️ This week imposter syndrome has been on my mind – it’s so common in women (myself included!), especially women in STEM. These reminders help me:  And if you haven’t seen it, here’s a link to Ilona Maher’s (Olympic-level Rugby player) interview talking about exactly why she DOESN’T have imposter syndrome – watch here. My favourite part of…

Community Updates 💜 September Meet Up! I’m so excited to share that the time & date is officially confirmed for our next meet up! It’s a chance to swap relatable stories, share laughs, and make new connections over drinks in a lovely casual setting. Feel free to forward this info to your friends and colleagues,…

Community Updates 💜 July Meet Up Success!July was our first feminSTEM meet-up, with an amazing turn out of women at all stages of their career. Having this variety worked so well as those early in their career (graduates/first job) could get first-hand advice and knowledge about what career options they have, and more importantly, how to…