Girls Can Engineer is a book aimed at getting more girls interested in engineering careers, according to its publisher Pertemps Network: “The key message is that there are no barriers to girls following careers in science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM – sectors.” Aimed at at girls aged seven to nine, “Tech She Can helps all children, especially girls, ...
Engineer Dr Carol Marsh received an OBE in the Queen’s 2020 birthday honours for services to diversity and inclusion, and is using the platform to further encourage girls and women across the UK to consider engineering careers. “Engineering isn’t just a job, it is a vocation,” said Marsh. “When you’re an engineer, you’re thinking about it all the time. If ...
Girls who play video games are three times more likely to choose physical science, technology, engineering or maths (PSTEM) degrees compared to their non-gaming counterparts, according to the University of Surrey. A study, led by Surrey education researcher Dr Anesa Hosein – who declares a “geek girl gamer” past, according to the University, found that 13-14 year old girls classed ...
