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MP Announced as New Patron of WES
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The MP, Meg Munn, will be working with the Women's Engineering Society (WES) to help ensure that more female students from science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects go on to careers in the professions after graduating, as currently less than half of STEM graduates do so. The Society will also be working with the MP to support companies and organisations to increase gender diversity, and to launch a new awareness day to celebrate Women in Engineering in June 2014, which will mark the 95th anniversary of the Women's Engineering Society.
Meg Munn MP said:
"I am delighted to become patron of the Women's Engineering Society and I am looking forward to working with them to address some of the issues facing women in STEM. We know that the new innovations that will help us all to live longer and improve our quality of life will come from the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers. Yet, we know that there are job vacancies in these fields, where women continue to be underrepresented. The work of the Women's Engineering Society will play a vital role in ensuring these issues are addressed as they are important for us all."
Dawn Bonfield, WES Vice President, said:
"We know that more women are needed in engineering to increase the thought diversity that is necessary to solve the global engineering challenges we face as a society. One of the challenges is to get the message over to the younger generation of girls that engineering is a great career to follow."
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Connecting with School Clubs: STEMNET Regional events in June and July
2013
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Events bringing teachers and business people together
As well as welcoming WES we'd like to welcome your members to take part in this series of free twilight events we are organising with STEMNET across the UK to connect with local school clubs and ignite students' interest in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
There will be a strong emphasis on computing and technology in every aspect and we'd be delighted to help spread awareness of your activity and members, so if you have any information or promotional materials you would like to hand out to promote what you do to teachers and potential businesses please can you send them through to 10 Waylands, Uffington, Faringdon, SN7 7RR. We are expecting 200 teachers and 200 businesses so if your material is appropriate for both audiences, send 250-300.
There are a series of events around the country and you can find out more by visiting the website.
The event offers the chance to:
Meet new contacts and explore more ways to develop business:school partnerships.
Share your experiences about what really works with businesses new to STEM engagement
Pick up the latest resources (many free) in the emerging area of coding and computing as well as other areas of STEM.
Gain fresh inspiration for club activities
Everyone is welcome to attend, whether experienced in engaging with education or new to school STEM clubs.
Timing: come along for tea at 4.30pm and then the main session starts at 4.45 finishing variously from 6.30 to 7.00pm, with nibbles and the chance to continue the discussions more informally.
Any queries please contact Abi at Catalyst
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Stephen McPartland MP Visits WES
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Stephen McPartland, the MP for Stevenage, visited the WES office to show his support for women in engineering. Here he is with Dawn Bonfield and Cath Heslop from WES, and Michael Faraday from the IET (look closely) to read more click here.
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IET Women's Network event - Standing Out
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Manchester, June 13th 2013.
The IET Women's Network is a development that aims to support under-represented groups within engineering, primarily women in engineering. We are taking an active role by engaging with our women members in order to create a sense of community, support and encouragement.
About the Event
Think about a time when you haven't created the impact you would choose. What happened? What could you do differently? Think about a time when someone saw an issue very differently from you. Why did they think they were right?
Our personal impact is within our control and can be carefully shaped and crafted according to our guiding principles - our values. Ultimately, it will affect everything we do and say in life and work and it is what other people will remember about us.
The following areas will be covered:
Resilience
Being a woman in a man's world can be difficult. In this exercise we look at resilience, what it is, why it's important and how to apply it.
Persuasion
We'll look at some of the underpinning theory of persuasion - starting with Aristotle over two thousand years ago and bang up to date with Cialdini and his research. So what's new?
Motivation
Influencing and motivating are related but not quite the same, so in this exercise we explore the nature of motivation and how to uncover and push buttons on people so they want to do the things you want them to do.
Using Authority
Authority is a tricky one for a woman. Too little and nothing gets done. Too much and you are seen as a harridan and overly aggressive. So in this exercise we will explore the middle ground - an appropriate level of authority and a way of doing it that sits easily with the gender role. We will play with turning authority up and down and with standing your ground in the face of opposition.
Acknowledging Their Truth
Everyone has their own truth - in this one we explore the impact of understanding and acknowledging the other person's.
Holding an Intention
We all impact on others throughout our lives sometimes the effect can be quite random. So we will explore the power of intention and see how the impact varies with a different intention and a different intensity. We will apply the technique to different types of conversations to see how it helps.
Take Aways
Participants will be emailed hand-outs, links, and documents to support and augment this programme.
Follow this link in order to register.
As an IET member, you can benefit from attending this event completely free of charge, ensuring that you get the most out of your membership!
Venue Sir William Siemens House, Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2UR
Siemens have plenty of parking, or you could use the newly opened Withington Metrolink Station located across the road.
Telephone01438 767 261
Date Thursday June 13th 2013.
Time 18:00 - 21:00
Cost Free of Charge
Programme
18:00 - 18:30 Networking and light refreshments.
18:30 - Event commences
21:00 - Close
NB Although this event is free of charge to IET members, registration is still required in order to secure your place at this event. Spaces are limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment!
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WISE Awards 2013
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The WISE awards 2013 are open for nominations.
We are very grateful to the Science Museum for hosting the awards ceremony this year and to all our award sponsors.
Awards celebrate efforts to tackle Britain's recruitment crisis in science, technology, engineering and manufacturing
Tackling Britain's recruitment crisis in science, technology and engineering can only be achieved by increasing the number of skilled women going into these industries, said Helen Wollaston, Director of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), speaking at the launch of the WISE Awards 2013.
"Despite the economic downturn, more than 40% of firms needing people with science, technology engineering or maths (STEM) skills have difficulty in recruiting staff. Some companies manage to buck the trend and thereby increase the pool of talent available to grow their business. The WISE Awards celebrate their efforts in providing leadership to the sector and showcase the contributions women are already making to science, technology, engineering and manufacturing."
Nick Langdon, CEO, Card Geotechnics Ltd who won a WISE Award in 2012 for corporate leadership said:
"The business case for gender equality is not one of how do we justify the employment of women engineers, but one of why on earth would we preclude considering over 50% of the population and some of the brightest graduates available to UK plc."
As well as celebrating corporate champions and individual female talent, the WISE Awards recognise the role of teachers, advisors and mentors who inspire girls with a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Nominations for the WISE Awards 2013 opened today. The awards will be presented at a high profile evening event on Thursday 14 November at the Science Museum in London.
Nominations are invited in 10 categories, which include three new awards:
WISE Girl, to identify a young role model to inspire other girls with a passion for STEM subjects
WISE Apprentice, to encourage more women to take up technical apprenticeships
WISE Media Award, recognising the critical role of the media in shaping attitudes
Deputy Director Heather Mayfield explained why the Science Museum is supporting this year's awards:
"The Science Museum is delighted to host and support the WISE Awards 2013. So much of our lives and future prosperity depends on the work, imagination and commitment of scientists and engineers. This event enables us to celebrate and support women making a contribution in all fields of science, technology and engineering as well as giving us a great opportunity to encourage the next generation who will engineer our future."
Nominating for a WISE Award is simple: individuals and organisations can nominate themselves or nominate a person or organisation they believe deserves a WISE Award. There is no charge for entering, simply complete the nomination form and submit it to us via email before the closing date which is noon on Wednesday 31 July 2013. Full details are on the WISE website
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Severn Barrage and Tidal Energy Conference
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26th June 2013
County Hall Cardiff
This one-day conference is organised by ICE Wales Cymru, and the Royal Academy of Engineering, in conjunction with Cardiff University and ICE South West, it is also supported by CIWEM
The conference is sponsored by MAREN (MArine Renewable ENergy) and LCRI (Low Carbon Research Institute)
The conference will address the subject of energy from tidal power in the Severn Estuary, and the possible effects of a proposed barrage.
Issues of construction & design, economics and effects on wildlife habitats will be discussed.
The keynote address will be given by The Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, and Peter Hain PM is one of the confirmed speakers.
Standard Delegate rate is £108 (£90 + VAT)
Exhibitor rate is £240 (£200 + VAT)
Student rate is £51 (£42.50 + VAT)
If booking as a standard delegate please use the BOOK ONLINE button on the webpage , you do not have to be an ICE member.
If booking as an exhibitor or a student, please contact
Felicity White
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And finally....
If you have any articles that you would like to have featured please contact the WES Office.
We'd love to hear your stories of ideas to inspire young people, schools outreach activities and projects you are working on that we can share across the WES community.
Don't forget to forward our e-newsletter to your friends and contacts, male or female and help to inspire more young women to consider engineering and technology as a career.
With good wishes
the e-News team.
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Are you a WES Member?
If not click here to find out why you should be!
It costs a pound a week and helps us to do our work to promote engineering and technology amongst women and girls. |
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WES STEM Ambassadors
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Many WES members are also STEM Ambassadors. They go into schools passing on the message about women going into engineering and science and the exciting and varied opportunities that are available. If you think you would like to volunteer in this way visit the WES website for further information.
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Women's Engineering Society Scottish Circle, Programme of events, 2013
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WES exists to promote engineering to women but also to encourage those already in the profession, to this end we have series of events throughout the year in the West of Scotland.
Wednesday 5th June, 7pm - Pub evening
A get together just to chat and get to know other members, the date and time may change but we'll give details when we decide on the venue.
Saturday in August, summer afternoon get together in Darvel including tea, cake, croquet and a visit to the telephone museum. Kids and families are welcome, this is where we plan the next years activities.
4th October 2013 IESIS - date still to be confirmed
WES is a small society in Scotland so we use the IESIS dinner as our annual smart get together. We would love to fill 2 tables this year so go on put it in your diary to come.
If you are joining us for an event please drop an e-mail to the WES Scottish circle secretary, Anne
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WES Company Members Needed | | |
As part of our drive to improve our financial position, WES would like to increase the number of Company Members that support our work, and we are appealing to all members to approach their companies to ask them to support our efforts. If you feel that your employer would be interested in partnering with WES to support our work, please contact the office for information about what this would involve, and how it would benefit both the company and the society. |
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Blogger Required | | |
WES is looking for a Blogger to write a monthly contribution on women in engineering. If this is something that you would like to do please contact the WES Office. |
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Volunteers Wanted | | |
WES requires a new treasurer, if this is something you can help us with please contact the WES Office.
We also require a fundraiser to help raise sponsorship funds for the WES members conference. Contact the WES Office if you can help.
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WES Subscription Payments
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We are delighted to say that we can now accept payment for members subscription online. Visit the website for more details
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Engineergirl - new pages on WES website
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Visit our new web pages which have been developed as a resource to engage girls in Engineering.
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WES Membership | | |
Could members who didn't change their standing order to £52 please send in a cheque for the difference to the office at
Women's Engineering Society
c/o The IET
Michael Faraday House
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 2AY
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WES 95th Year Celebrations | | |
Women in Engineering Day will celebrate WES's 95th anniversary next year - and we need help to plan some activities. We would like to put together an activity based on the building of the aircraft wings during the war, and would like somebody to scope and co-ordinate this activity Contact the WES Office if this is something you would like to be involved with organising.
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Harnessing the Energy
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The WES members' conference on 4 October 2013 is taking shape. This event will include a technical stream, with interesting contributions on all aspects of energy (suitable for all members - not just those in the energy sector), and a parallel stream of CPD type seminars on a number of interesting subjects. One of the sessions will include training for STEMnet ambassadors, so if you are interested in becoming a STEMnet ambassador and want to undergo your training on this day, please register your interest with Dawn. If you would like to contribute to the technical session as a an experienced or early career speaker, please also get in touch. For further details click here
We are also looking for someone to speak on fracking. If you are interested please contact the office for further details.
There are sponsorship opportunities available to sponsor the conference. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring the conference or would like further details please contact the office.
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Jobs on WES website
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The WES website is now able to list individual jobs, so if you are a recruiter and would like to advertise here, please see the website for further details
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Rencol, based in Bristol are looking for a Design Engineer
Welsh Water Graduate Training Programme Talent Search - based across Wales and Herefordshire.
See the website for further details.
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WES Website: Video Stories
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Visit the WES website to watch video stories about women returning to work after taking a career break.
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Stemette Event
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Stemette would like to invite pupils & STEM students to a Stemette Panel event happening at 7pm on 12th June in Deutsche Bank's London HQ. We'll have a panel of women and a man from across STEM sharing their 'unusual 'career journeys, top tips and thoughts on staying in STEM after university. The
evening will feature a Question Time session & networking and summertime nibbles, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Tickets are free and the event is sponsored by vInspired - sign up and more details are available on the website
Joining us will be the founder of award-winning mobile app 'SnapFashion', international inventor extraordinaire of the 'StairSteady', Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the year 2012, one half of the 'Beautyby the Geek', * bloggingduo, a 'SoundCloud' engineer live from Germany, a doctor of Genetics, a Derivatives strategist and a mystery man!
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WES would like to thank its supporters and sponsors, particulary the IET, DP World London Gateway, Malvern Instruments, National Grid, Arup, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Selex and GE.
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