Why #girlsinSTEM?
ResourcesSmashing STEM stereotypes
Are you a young woman or non-binary person living in the Isle of Man?
Need more info on how to find your best STEM fit or puzzled over options? Would you love a spicy, stimulating career that pays well and is in demand?
Then be inspired… In this page we’ve created a space for you to explore all things STEM, including more about what other pioneers, JUST LIKE YOU, are getting up to!
Looking for a career that pops?
Then strap in and get ready for a whistle-stop tour on why STEM needs more girls and non-binary superstars like you!
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To level up
STEM careers are blazing trails, but girls are still on the sidelines so get your STEM game on. It’s time to switch things up to keep things equal!
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To double down on the power
When women work side-by-side with other humans, our skills complement each other. As an example, boys are great at those surprise ‘aha!’ moments, whilst girls tend to outperform boys at tricky, step-by-step problems.
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For diverse ideas
Just like your wardrobe needs different styles for different purposes, STEM thrives off different perspectives and fresh views. Girls and non-binary people bring exactly this to STEM workforces.
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Skills galore
Communication, teamwork, multi-tasking – girls naturally excel at these and STEM is the perfect arena for all that creative juice to flow.
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Ka-ching, get in
Looking to haul us all into the future and flatten the gender pay gap once and for all? STEM careers offer super varied, super in-demand and often BETTER PAID opportunities!
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STEM-tastic
If you love evolution, from AI and astronomy to marine biology, the STEM world is getting bigger and better all the time – in other words, it’s the place to be!
Hello! My name’s Alexandra. I lead the Mentor Subcommittee, and I’m a Product Manager. I love helping others grow and develop in the workplace and encouraging young people to consider an IT career in areas they might not have thought of, such as business analysis! Head over here to read more about my STEM story.
Alexandra Koyfman
IT Business Analyst
Hi, my name’s Martyna! I’m a Software Engineer and Love Tech Mentor. I love my job because it combines two of my key strengths – creative thinking and logic. Click here to read my STEM story and similar stories from women just like me.
Martyna Wilk
Software Developer
My name’s Jewel! I’m a Mechatronics Engineer and Love Tech Mentor. I was inspired by my dad who loved engineering…It was always interesting to see his process, step by step, working through solutions… find out more about my STEM story here.
Jewel Bacani
Mechatronics Engineering
