{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62ce7da5fd7f160013fb1af3/67ab0cf5c6f97f89d8eeaabe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sgwrsio with the EWC: Bridging the gap – women and girls in STEM ","description":"<p>In this episode to mark the 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, host Bethan Stacey is joined by Vera Ngosi-Sambrook (STEMCymru), Dr Anita Shaw (This is Engineering: Welsh Valleys), and Lydia Davies (Educators Wales).</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout this insightful conversation, the group discuss:</p><ul><li>possible barriers that prevent women and girls from continuing in STEM</li><li>the significance of visible role models in shaping attitudes</li><li>practical interventions and resources (for both educators and individuals) to support those interested in pursuing a future in STEM</li><li>the role of industry partnerships in inspiring future generations</li><li>the huge potential the future offers</li><li>the importance of women and girls ‘finding their tribes’</li><li>support available for those pursuing STEM careers, including teaching</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode will be particularly relevant to educators looking to support their learners and young people, learners and young people with an interest in pursuing STEM subjects, and anyone interested in closing the gender gap in STEM.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional resources and links</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.stemcymru.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">STEM Cymru</a></li><li><a href=\"https://raeng.org.uk/education-and-skills/schools/welsh-valleys-engineering-project/wvep-resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Welsh Valleys Engineering Project bilingual resources</a></li><li><a href=\"https://educators.wales/stem\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Educators Wales</a></li><li><a href=\"https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10092041/15/Moote_9538%20UCL%20Aspires%202%20report%20full%20online%20version.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aspires research from Professor Louise Archer</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departments-and-centres/education-practice-and-society/research/stem-participation-social-justice-research/science-capital-teaching-approach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Science Capital Teaching Approach</a></li><li><a href=\"https://raeng.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Academy of Engineering</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.iop.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Institute of Physics</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.wes.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women’s Engineering Society</a></li><li><a href=\"https://careerswales.gov.wales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Careers Wales</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Education Workforce Council"}