STEM News
SEMI and Purdue University launch AI and data analysis online courses
SEMI has announced it has partnered with Purdue University to launch an online course series focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis techniques for the semiconductor industry.
More girls to study maths after improved pathway into AI careers
Thousands of the country’s brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as the government invests in the skills young people need for the jobs of tomorrow.
Engineers of tomorrow showcase their talent in Lego-building final
Britain’s trailblazers of tomorrow gathered to showcase their building skills in the final of a national Lego-building competition recently.
Best of British engineering within grasp of glory
The brightest lights in British engineering and manufacturing are set to shine as finalists for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2025, which are acknowledged as among the most prestigious.
Let’s meet: Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology is a private research university based in Sweden that is regarded for its strong focus on science and engineering, particularly in areas such as sustainability and innovation.
Heritage engineering at the Cambridge Museum of Technology
Just off Newmarket Road and nestled along the banks of the River Cam, the Cambridge Museum of Technology is housed in the historic Cheddars Lane Pumping Station. The historic building still carries weight of its former use, but rather than pump sewage and but household rubbish, it now gives visitors a chance to see the tools, machines, and inventions that kept the city running from the Victorian era through to the modern age.
Waldom Electronics sponsors Miami Beach Senior High robotics team
Waldom Electronics is proud to sponsor the official robotics team of Miami Beach Senior High School – FIRST Robotics Team 7652, the Miami Beach Bots – as part of its commitment to supporting youth education and innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Department for Education: £8.2M funding to encourage female AI careers
The Department for Education has invested £8.2 million in funding to encourage girls to study advanced maths and related subjects to drive progression into AI careers.
New STEM guide launches to support careers leaders to inspire students into engineering and tech futures
Careers leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for a future in engineering and technology predicted to grow faster than any other sector between now and 2030.
SEND students to STEM: unlocking doors for all students
New research from EngineeringUK and The Royal Society reveals that over 47% of SEND students aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects, particularly in computing and engineering. Yet despite this enthusiasm, they make up a meagre 14% of the UK’s workforce in these fields.