Proud to be hosting #SATP18 in Edinburgh today, focused on #STEM skills and education. In ⁦Julie Fitzpatrick, CSA⁩ keynote speech: “I welcome the leadership role taken by ⁦Royal Society of Chemistry⁩ and ⁦Now @RoyalSocEd⁩ in equality and diversity in STEM“. #chemequality

Absolutely brilliant addition by Heather Earnshaw at #SATP18 . Real time word cloud from today’s audience. I’m saddened to see negative gender stereotypes perpetuated for both girls and boys so entrenched in 2018.

Great time at Royal Society of Chemistry #SATP18 yesterday with John Leach talking about The Royal Society report on Education Research. Find out more here: royalsociety.org/topics-policy/…

Prof Yellowlees summarising findings from the Tapping all our Talents. Some progress has been made but still many worrying trends #SATP18

Today I’m attending Science in the Parliament in Edinburgh on behalf of Biochemical Society follow #SATP18 to keep up with the twitter discussion! Today’s theme: Education and Skills in STEM

Scotland has the highest income for education research in the UK #SATP18

Hearing about how Glasgow Science Centre engages young people. “We want young people to identify with young scientists and see a viable career path for them”. #SATP18

The leaky pipeline is still leaking. The reports puts forward recommendations in key areas #satp18

⁦Richard Lochhead⁩ opening the Science and Parliament event #SATP18 “I will prioritise STEM in my role” ⁦Now @RoyalSocEd⁩ ⁦Young Academy of Scotland⁩ ⁦The RSC⁩

Stark statistics on the huge progress that still has to be made on gender equality in STEM. Progress too slow or actually getting worse in many areas. #SATP18

⁦Julie Fitzpatrick, CSA⁩ mentions women STEM pioneers of WW1 #SATP18

#satp18 is now trending in #Edinburgh

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Enjoyed #SATP18 yesterday. Great to meet so many professionals/societies. Great to see so many talented young scientists being awarded. Also enjoyed hearing the new Chair of our Governing Board, Professor Dame Anne Glover, talk about how Star Trek was way before its time!

Couldn't agree more with Julie Fitzpatrick, CSA that STEM subjects develop skills for life. #Satp18

#STEM Glasgow ’s very own Mark Irwin sharing with delegates the innovative #STEM work happening across Glasgow and and our 3 main priorities; Learner Experience, Staff Development and Partnerships. 🧪🔬👨🏽‍🔬⚙️👩🏼‍🔬 #SATP18 #RAiSEScot

Thanks to Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science Richard Lochhead for taking the time to discuss why studying physiology opens doors to so many exciting careers. Take a look at our new careers booklet! physoc.org/sites/default/… #satp18

Stephen Breslin discussing the Glasgow Science Centre’s vision and mission to engage all scottish citizens with science and help close the equity gap #SATP18 #STEMGlasgow

“Science, engineering and technology has allowed us to wonder about space, our planet, and allowed media to help us wonder” Anne Glover giving a speech on how STEM has taken inspiration from Star Trek; the flip phone, Bluetooth, iPads, conference calling! #SATP18

Richard Lochhead outlining the importance of the STEM sector and European investment in Scotland at #SATP18 The Physiological Society

Keynote address by Richard Lochhead ..STEM is a key area for economic growth in Scotland and is for everyone. Diversity in STEM leads to innovation. #satp18 #STEM