Celebrating the diverse people and careers in science and engineering!
While there are well-documented challenges with diversity in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), the people and roles that make up this varied sector are more diverse than the all-too-well-known societal stereotype of lab coats, goggles, and conical flask might suggest.
Smashing Stereotypes consists of a collection of stories from individuals and teams that we hope will spark a change in perceptions of people and careers in STEM. Let’s delve into the profiles…
 Breaking barriers for disabled scientists in STEM Dr Sophie Meekings |  Making space science accessible for everyone Dr Nic Bonne |
 Nourishing people and the planet with sustainable, plant-based African meals Tendai Taruvinga |  Developing sustainable energy solutions with global impact Bex Sutton |  Transforming climate data into real world impact Pearl Ayem |
 Taking innovative engineering solutions from idea to reality Kay Pirali |  Equipping entrepreneurs for success Hawa Mansaray |  Supporting the next generation of trailblazers in motorsport Nile Henry |
 Bridging gaps in education with AI André Skepple |  Beyond the lab: making science education more inclusive for all Dr Jess Wade |  Bringing together beauty, innovation, and equality in STEM Shakila Bik |
 Pioneering assistive tech for disabilities Zhey Grudov | ||
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 A role model for the next generation of disabled researchersDr Becca Wilson, | ||
 How science and creativity go hand in handDr Sai Pathmanathan, Science Education Consultant | ||
Dr Esther Odekunle, Antibody Engineer |
Taking the techniques from astronomy and applying them to Earth Dr Claire Burke, | |
 Using 3M science to foil counterfeiters
|  A diverse team ‘on track’ to drive innovation HS2 Innovation Team; Hassan Butt, Heather Donald, Howard Mitchell & Antonia Miller | |
 Backing himself in the world of pharmaceutical microbiology research
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Jess Gallacher, Engagement and Communications Manager |
 The inspirational journey to becoming a Chief Science Advocate Dr Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist |
Samantha Williams, Abrasives Production Leader | |
 A travelling scientist whose job differs from day to day Dr John Rafelt, |
Check out the Smashing Stereotypes films
Our series of short films showcase a selection of our Smashing Stereotypes profiles and their stories – revealing why they’ve chosen a career in STEM, how they’ve followed their passions, and the stereotypes they’ve ‘smashed’ along the way…
Making space science accessible for everyone
Dr Nic Bonne
Astronomer
Public Engagement and Outreach Fellow at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Breaking barriers for disabled scientists in STEM
Dr Sophie Meekings
Speech Neuroscientist
Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellow
Nourishing people and the planet with sustainable, plant-based African meals
Tendai Taruvinga
Plant-based food entrepreneur
Founder, Veafy
Transforming climate data into real world impact
Pearl Ayem
Physical climate scientist
Senior risk modeller at Silion
Supporting the next generation of trailblazers in motorsport
Nile Henry, Motorsports and green tech social enterprise, Founder and CEO,
The Blair Project
Bridging gaps in education with AI
André Skepple, Education app developer, Founder and CEO of FullSpektrum
More Smashing Stereotypes content…
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