Education « STEMgirls

Studying Genetics/Microbiology

Hello Everyone!
I’m a 16 year old girl really worried about my future.I’ve always loved biology and chemistry but in the other hand I’ve always hated math and physics.Now it’s time for me to choose about my future and I would like to study genetics or microbiology.But I don’t know if there is [...]

Do universities require Maths A Level?

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My daughter really enjoys Science, and is thinking of Science as a career. She is in Year 11. She is good at, but does not enjoy Maths GCSE. I don’t know if this is because of the syllabus, or the teacher, or whether Maths is simply not for her. Until recently she used to do [...]

Engaging girls with science

I am an NQT teaching at a large secondary school in Nottinghamshire. I am organising a special one-off event designed to engage and excite girls about science. I am planning some workshops lead by women in science and also some fun practicals lead by female members of staff. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions [...]

A level requirements for Zoology?

Stevie asks:

What A Levels for a Zoology/Biological Anthropology degree?
I already know I want to study Biology, Psychology and Philosophy but I am not sure what to do for my fourth option from the choices of Geography, Geology or Environmental Studies?

Kim Page

Kim pointing at the XMM Satellite

Kim is an astrophysicist, working for the Swift satellite at the University of Leicester, where she combines research into Gamma-Ray Bursts and novae with helping to run the UK Swift Science Data Centre. Her undergraduate degree was in Physics with Astrophysics, followed by a PhD in X-ray [...]

Neuroscience placements at AstraZeneca?

I’m in my second year at Leeds University studying neuroscience and am looking for industrial placements for 2011/12. I was wondering if AstraZeneca ever offer any placements in the neuroscience area? I have looked at the placements available but wondered if it is worth trying to contact someone in a neuroscience department at any of [...]

Opportunities in Zoology

Hey!
i’ve recently traded in AS levels in biology, english lit and drama in a sixth form for more science based A-levels at college. I haven’t actually started the new a-levels yet but, depending on the availability, i will be taking years intensive a-levels in biology and psychology. Science fasinates me and i dream of working [...]

Moving into Engineering

Mary writes:

I am currently working as a research technician in the energy industry and I’m looking to move into engineering. Unfortunately all I can find is routes in through BTECs HND’s and so forth, but because I’m older than 19 I am not eligible for these qualifications. Is there any other way?

What does engineering really entail?

Elly asks:

I’m currently in year 12 taking; Maths, Physics, Biology, English Literature and Further maths AS-levels. I’m really interested in going into a science based career. I’m just unsure what degrees are out there and what’s really interesting? I’ve looked at engineering and I’m unsure of it because I dont know what [...]

Nicola Ibberson

Nicola is training to be a Clinical Scientist for the NHS in Cambridge. This involves undertaking a 4-year training course leading to registration with the Health Professions Council. Her chosen specialty is Molecular Genetics; but there are many different specialties to choose from. The training scheme for Clinical Science is advertised as graduate entry, but [...]

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