STEM Stories

At Exploristics we are passionate about promoting the benefits of choosing a career in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM). Discover more about the journeys of key Exploristics staff into STEM careers with our new blog series, STEM Stories.

STEM Stories

Celebrating Neurodiversity in STEM

Embracing neurodivergent talent in the workplace.

Indignant No. Invigorated and Inspired Yes!

Reflections on the Women in Data event.

Embracing Equity versus Equality

Celebrating International Women’s Day gives society a chance to take stock of how it has changed in terms of the opportunities now open to people identifying as women.

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

February marks LGBTQ+ history month, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ scientists.

Learning from the past to spark future change

How can we ensure that we are more inclusive to LGBTQ+ people working in STEM?

The Benefits of a Four Day Working Week for New Fathers

Exploristics implemented a policy of a four-day working week for new fathers.

I’m more than a statistician, I’m a drug developer

How being a biostatistician can help drive drug development.

Changing Tack – Plain sailing from academia into industry

After working in a clinical trials unit at a university for several years, I felt sure the opportunity to work in industry would no longer be possible

Learning with Pride

Pride month has marked the start of our journey to becoming a more LGBT+ inclusive workplace.

Applying Maths to Developing Medicines

Bringing diverse skills to life sciences

Wonder and Wandering in STEM

From the depths of the ocean to high in the sky, a career in STEM will take you to places you never thought possible.

Pushing the Envelope to Achieve Greater STEM Diversity

Why attaining the Silver Charter Mark has been so important for Exploristics.

Smashing Stereotypes and Engaging with the Drug Developers of the Future

A while back, the science lead at my son’s school asked if any parents working in science jobs would be willing to come and talk to the children about what they do as part of British Science Week.

Delivering Fairness and Success with Flexible Working in STEM

The explosion in available healthcare data and current COVID-19 pandemic has ignited unprecedented growth in the life sciences sector.

The Power of Female Role Models

I can remember being sat in class at secondary school and a visitor came to talk to us.  They told us this story:

Carpe DiSTEM

I’ve always been told that I was a very inquisitive child, or maybe that was just my parents’ polite way of saying I didn’t give them a moments peace, because after watching some home videos

Keeping Women in STEM

There’s nothing to stop you from going into science. That’s what my teachers said, and I felt that there wasn’t. I had always been interested in science and had never felt that it was a male preserve

Inspiring Gen Z with the M in STEM

A wise person once said to me. ‘If you enjoy maths and want to take it further then combine it with statistics’.

Where are the Women in Stats?

Dr Frances Denny examines how the challenges of pursuing a STEM career can involve being in a minority and the need for leadership role models.

Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science Day

To mark this, Dr Frances Denny explores her personal journey into STEM.

Celebrating Neurodiversity in STEM

Embracing neurodivergent talent in the workplace.

Indignant No. Invigorated and Inspired Yes!

Reflections on the Women in Data event.

Embracing Equity versus Equality

Celebrating International Women’s Day gives society a chance to take stock of how it has changed in terms of the opportunities now open to people identifying as women.

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

February marks LGBTQ+ history month, providing a valuable opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ scientists.

Learning from the past to spark future change

How can we ensure that we are more inclusive to LGBTQ+ people working in STEM?

The Benefits of a Four Day Working Week for New Fathers

Exploristics implemented a policy of a four-day working week for new fathers.

I’m more than a statistician, I’m a drug developer

How being a biostatistician can help drive drug development.

Changing Tack – Plain sailing from academia into industry

After working in a clinical trials unit at a university for several years, I felt sure the opportunity to work in industry would no longer be possible

Learning with Pride

Pride month has marked the start of our journey to becoming a more LGBT+ inclusive workplace.

Applying Maths to Developing Medicines

Bringing diverse skills to life sciences

Wonder and Wandering in STEM

From the depths of the ocean to high in the sky, a career in STEM will take you to places you never thought possible.

Pushing the Envelope to Achieve Greater STEM Diversity

Why attaining the Silver Charter Mark has been so important for Exploristics.

Smashing Stereotypes and Engaging with the Drug Developers of the Future

A while back, the science lead at my son’s school asked if any parents working in science jobs would be willing to come and talk to the children about what they do as part of British Science Week.

Delivering Fairness and Success with Flexible Working in STEM

The explosion in available healthcare data and current COVID-19 pandemic has ignited unprecedented growth in the life sciences sector.

The Power of Female Role Models

I can remember being sat in class at secondary school and a visitor came to talk to us.  They told us this story:

Carpe DiSTEM

I’ve always been told that I was a very inquisitive child, or maybe that was just my parents’ polite way of saying I didn’t give them a moments peace, because after watching some home videos

Keeping Women in STEM

There’s nothing to stop you from going into science. That’s what my teachers said, and I felt that there wasn’t. I had always been interested in science and had never felt that it was a male pre

Inspiring Gen Z with the M in STEM

A wise person once said to me. ‘If you enjoy maths and want to take it further then combine it with statistics’.

Where are the Women in Stats?

Dr Frances Denny examines how the challenges of pursuing a STEM career can involve being in a minority and the need for leadership role models.

Celebrating International Women and Girls in Science Day

To mark this, Dr Frances Denny explores her personal journey into STEM.

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