Yet another brilliant year… see the press release: Skirting Science 2014 press release.v 2
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FollowMessage of support from President Sue Kelly for Forthcoming Skirting Science 2014
This is my second year as club president and my second chance to sing the praises of my amazing club members, and in particular the dedicated few who make up the Skirting Science 2014 Committee. These few women have completely organised and orchestrated this very popular annual event, which has already given quite a few hundred girls the opportunity to have a taste of a science based career. I am writing this with 3 days to go until our Skirting Science 2014 and I know that because of the total commitment, hard work and sense of purpose my club members have this will be another exceptionally successful day.
Sue Kelly President Soroptimist International Weston super Mare
Launching Today- Careers Lab !
http://www2.nationalgrid.com/UK/Our-company/Education/Careers-Lab/
In an effort to try and inspire young students into STEM based careers yet another new initiative is being launched today. The message is clearly being stated that this, an industry led project, is to help counteract the skills shortages mainly in STEM based career opportunities. This echoes the objectives of the Skirting Science project which is now in its 6th year , and which has proved so successful that the places available to schools in Somerset for this annual event are oversubscribed. Skirting Science is run by a group from Soroptimist International of Weston super Mare, an organisation which aims to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
New Initiative to Support Women working in Scientific Research
The Women of Influence initiative has been created to help women in spheres of scientific research and help them up the rungs of their career ladder. Sounds a brilliant project to help brilliant women! See http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/donate/become-a-major-donor/how-you-can-give/women-of-influence
Engineering is Everywhere Poster -Special Event 23rd June 2014
Engineeringineverything final poster.
Find out more about engineering and engineering careers at http://engineergirl.wes.org.uk
I’m a Scientist, get me out of here!
Lynne, daughter of Ruth Thomas (the force behind Skirting Science) has been selected to participate in the above X factor style programme designed to enthuse and engage young scientists. Take a look at http://imascientist.org.uk/ .
New Scientist and other Magazines from librarieswest- free on line.
The NSDC e books service librarieswest now supports zinio so you can download magazines such as New Scientist and National Geographic at your convenience and without cost. See https://www.rbdigital.com/northsomerset/service/zinio/landing
Girls Engineering the Future!
This unique, exciting two-year project for girls in Year 10 will help you discover engineering as a career and create a life for yourself that’s full of excitement, creativity and travel – where every day is different. Have a look at http://www.girlsengineeringthefuture.org.uk/