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Play is the Science of the Future

From flying kites to inventing planes. All great inventions often begin as “impossible ideas. At first, it is just one thinker, one dreamer, against t... Read More

What are hackathons – and why should educators engage?

Among innovation platforms, hackathons are by far the ones gaining more ground. It all started in the early 2000s, when tech companies launched hackat... Read More

Under-representation of women in STEM, a reality we need to face

Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, and Ada Lovelace are just some of the remarkable women who paved the way for future generations of female scientists. ... Read More

A young man, who is wearing protective eyewear, smiles as he enjoys his engineering class with peers - they are all wearing blue coveralls.

Apprenticeship vs. Internship

Within our #1MillintoSTEM podcast campaign we talked about starting a career in Science through a lab scientist apprenticeship. Among all vocational p... Read More

Robotics! A Word That Sparks Wonder in Young STEM Minds

Robotics! A word that lights up the imagination of every curious young mind fascinated by STEM.For many, it seems like a realm reserved for adults wit... Read More

Beyond the Acronym: Why STEM Matters More Than Ever

What do Statistics, Paramedic Science, and Astronomy have in common? Well, they are all part of the STEM disciplines, namely, Science, Technology, Eng... Read More

Volunteers needed!

We are looking for volunteers to mentor students at our Enfield Chemistry Hackathon, running in 2025.As a mentor, you will work with students to devel... Read More

Enfield Chemistry Hackathon

Volunteers needed! We are looking for volunteers to mentor students at our Enfield Chemistry Hackathon, running in 2025.As a mentor, you will work wit... Read More

STEM Social Sierra Leone

With over 3000 students in attendance, 260 local volunteers, 50 exhibitors who were young innovators,100 teachers, 4 top performers and a keynote spee... Read More

STEM social ghana conference

STEM Social Ghana Conference, is all about inspiring students, and providing them with the tools to connect them with STEM! Find the unique stories, c... Read More

STEM Social Virtual Summit

Our first-ever virtual STEM Social Summit focused on providing students and fresh graduates with tips on how to get into the STEM industry, mainly Tec... Read More

Leicestershire Chemistry Hackathon(November 2024 to January 2025)

We\’re excited to announce the launch of eight STEM Hackathons across Leicestershire, in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry! Thes... Read More

Motors and Mentors

Introduction In this episode of Stepping Into STEM, Jessica Okoro is joined by Nadia, a mechanical engineer at Dyson specializing in motors research. ... Read More

Driving Ambition

Introduction​ ​ In this episode host Jessica Okoro is joined by Lauren, a software engineer apprentice at JLR. They discuss Lauren’s journey into... Read More

No Is Not a Never

Introduction​ ​ In this inspiring episode host Jessica Okoro sits down with Zahrah, a project engineer at Honeywell Aerospace. Zahrah shares her uniqu... Read More

Creative Technology

Introduction: Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM, speaks with Lauren Ali, a Technology Degree Apprentice at PwC studying Computer Science at the... Read More

It is Never Too Late

Introduction:Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM, speaks with Katherine Bond, who manages PwC’s Flying Start Technology Degree Apprenticeship acr... Read More

No Regrets

Introduction: Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM, speaks with Liam, a fourth-year higher apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Liam works in th... Read More

Diving Headfirst

Introduction: Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM, speaks with Indraj, a final-year design engineer apprentice at Collins Aerospace. Indy shares ... Read More

Leap Of Faith

Introduction:In this episode of the Step into STEM podcast, Jessica Okoro talks with Shannon, a business apprentice at Honeywell, about her unique jou... Read More

360° Career Decisions

Episode Summary: Craig’s journey began in motorsports, where he quickly realized that his passion for engineering was shifting. After initially pursui... Read More

Brave First Step

Episode Summary:In this insightful episode, Jessica Okoro speaks with Michaela, an experienced HR and talent acquisition professional with 14 years in... Read More

Wonder Women Tech feature

In this article by Wonder Woman Tech, Jessica Okoro’s journey as a student and a young leader, championing the promotion of education in STEM as well ... Read More

Rare Rising Stars 2016-  Top 10 Black Students in the UK

Jessica Okoro, founder of Be Science STEM, together with nine other black students in the UK, was honoured as a Rare Rising Star. The Rare Rising Star... Read More

The Competitor

Introduction In this podcast Jessica Okoro is in conversation with Aman. Aman is a student of the Flying Start Accountancy degree program offered by t... Read More

Conversationalist

Introduction In this podcast, 21 year old David from London, talks to Jessica Okoro about his love for accountancy, the apprenticeship program at PwC ... Read More

What We Really Want

Introduction:​ ​ Anne-Marie, a recruiter from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) gives her insights about apprentice programs, student recruitment, challeng... Read More

The No Brainer Show

Introduction: Emma Soopramanierm, a B.Sc. graduate student and a member of BNA talks about neuroscience, BNA, the British Neuroscience Association, ca... Read More

Redirection Not Rejection

Introduction:Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience is in conversation with Isaac Alawode. Isaac shares the story of his life, the passion for football, ... Read More

BeScience brings STEM workshops to local families

Community Foundation features BeScience STEM in an article that shares some of the works of BeScience STEM as well as its founder, Jessica Okoro’s ini... Read More

New Mentoring Network to Support Student Entrepreneurs into Business at DMU

De Montfort University’s  DMUworks Enterprise Network links founders with entrepreneurial students who will share advice, deliver talks at DMUwor... Read More

Celebrating BAME Women in STEM Innovators

In honour of Black History Month, STEM women celebrates BAME Women in STEM , innovators making history today.  Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScienc... Read More

Dluxe People; Talk to Jessica Okoro about BeScience STEM

In an interview with Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM with Dluxe, she spoke about her life as a student, what it means to be struggling with t... Read More

O2 Think Big Features Jessica Okoro

With the support of O2 Think Big, Jessica set up the BeScience charity to embark on projects to help open up the world of STEM to the community. Jessi... Read More

Prime Ministers Point of Light Award -Making science exciting

Based on Jessica’s story of taking her STEM education into her own hands and then going on to change the misconceptions in her local community, togeth... Read More

Lets Localise Partnership

In order to reach out to young and budding minds with the endless opportunities within the STEM industry, BeScience STEM has partnered with Letslocali... Read More

STEM Virtual Event

The 90-Day Student Summit is a virtual event by BeScience, which has been scheduled to debut in September,2021. The 14-week event will roll-out weekly... Read More

STEM Sector

The 90-Day Student Summit is a virtual event by BeScience, which has been scheduled to debut in September,2021. The 14-week event will roll-out weekly... Read More

DMU announces the DMUworks Enterprise Network

“De Montfort University (DMU) announces DMUworks Enterprise Network – a new network of founders who will work with the University to inspire and motiv... Read More

Digital Leaders Feature

Jessica Okoro, founder of Be Science STEM was featured on the Digital Leaders platform.  Her work with the charity, BeScience STEM has helped to ... Read More

Football stadium cheers on DMU grad Jessica as she promotes science in Africa

De Montfort University in Leicester, where Jessica obtained her Bachelor’s degree shared an account on Jessica Okoro’s  partnership with the Sier... Read More

Bridging the Gender gap in STEM survey by Forward Ladies.

Forward Ladies is a network of 15,000+ female professionals across various fields and industries.  “Bridging the Gender Gap in STEM Survey is a c... Read More

Sir Thomas White Charity Chair to speak at Business Festival event

David Howard – Chair of Trustees at The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity – os set to be delivering a talk to students at Leicester College on Monday 23 O... Read More

BESCIENCE STEM TACKLES FUTURE SKILLS SHORTAGE IN SCIENCES AND MATHS

BeScience STEM was founded to encourage young people to pursue their dreams in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, while eliminating all... Read More

Jessica Okoro TEDx- Take a chance on me

Jessica Okoro, founder of BeScience STEM spoke at TEDx Leicester, where she shared about her experience as a student and the challenges and limitation... Read More

5 go through clearing and come out smiling- The Guardian

After receiving her A-levels results, Jessica was devastated as her grades were not what she was expecting and knew she was going to miss out on her c... Read More

O2 The Blue / Think Big / Celebrating Women this International Women’s Day 2016

O2 Think Big celebrates some inspirational women on International Women’s Day, 2016.  Jessica Okoro was featured, with the story of how she found... Read More

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