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LAURA GIDDINGS - Episode 037

Laura Giddigs - Part 1

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Laura Giddings - Part 2

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LAURA GIDDINGS IS THE FOUNDER OF THE STEM PROJECT.

Laura founded The STEM Project so that she could continue to work with like minded people who had a passion and enthusiasm to inspire the current and next generation into STEAM and more.

An established award-winning STEM Education manager with a flare for breaking the mould and pushing the boundaries to build strong STEM communities , projects and networks in the UK, she is a naturally passionate advocate for young people; working to build bridges across industries, government and education to secure stronger foundations for the future.

Working towards gaining her Masters in STEM Education from King's College London, she puts into practice these teachings, and professional experiences gained from her time at New Scientist, The Royal Institution and RS Components, in to her day to day management of a rapidly growing agency of STEAM experts.

LAURA's show notes.

02.04 How Laura first became interested in engineering.

04.20 Laura's route to becoming Founder of The STEM Project.

48.45 How Laura thinks we can enthuse the next generation into STEM.

53.00 What Laura's #1 piece of advice is for anyone thinking about a career in engineering.

58.10 Laura discusses the myths she'd like to dispel about engineering.

1.02.40 Laura discusses the biggest challenges ahead of engineering.

1.07.26 Laura's mentors.

1.13.55 How does Laura keep motivated.

1.18.12 Who has been Laura's biggest inspiration.

1.24.30 How does Laura continually develop herself.

1.29.20 What does the future hold for Laura.