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Discover the world of STEM careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (and Medicine) + X. Learn how STEM skills intersect with various fields like fashion, sports, diplomacy, and innovation. Explore opportunities such as the Science and Innovation Network (SIN) fostering global partnerships for UK policy overseas. Dive into initiatives like the Newton UK-Thailand Research and Innovation Partnership Fund and meet renowned figures like FCO Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Carole Mundell. Shape your future with impactful roles that drive prosperity, security, influence, and development through science and innovation.
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Is STEM for me ? • What’s a STEM career ? • STEM in career • STEM employment 2014 2016 2019 2020 2024
STEM CAREERs “in demand for creating the economy of tomorrow”
STEM CAREERs STEM Careers are careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(and Medicine)
+X STEM CAREERs Many of the careers combine STEM skills with other areas. We call it ‘STEM + X’ Technology + Fashion = 3D printed clothes Maths+ Sport = footy statistician Sciences + Diplomacy = Science and Innovation Officer,Chief Scientific Advisor
STEM CAREERs +X The Science and Innovation Network (SIN) has approximately 100 officers in over 40 countries and territories around the world building partnerships and collaborations on science and innovation. SIN officers work with the local science and innovation community in support of UK policy overseas, leading to mutual benefits to the UK and the host country.
STEM CAREERs +X • What SIN does • Prosperity – enhancing UK growth and exports; connecting innovative UK industries and scientific expertise with international opportunities • Security – delivering solutions to global challenges such as anti-microbial resistance (AMR), health, energy, the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, and enhancing resilience to natural disasters • Influence – strengthening the UK’s foreign policy influence through science and innovation • Development – supporting international development goals and matching UK expertise to international need
STEM CAREERs +X Newton UK – Thailand Research and Innovation Partnership Fund
STEM CAREERs +X FCO Chief Scientific Adviser: Professor Carole Mundell She is Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy, Head of Astrophysics at the University of Bath and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. Her career highlights include: • Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2011 to 2016) for the study of black hole-driven explosions and the dynamic Universe • FDM Everywoman in Technology Woman of the Year (2016) • Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Board Member and STFC Skills and Engagement Advisory Board Chair (2015)