Celebrating the diverse people and careers in science and engineering!
While there are well-documented challenges with diversity in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), the people and roles that make up this varied sector are more diverse than the all-too-well-known societal stereotype of lab coats, goggles, and conical flask might suggest.
Smashing Stereotypes consists of a collection of stories from individuals and teams that we hope will spark a change in perceptions of people and careers in STEM. Let’s delve into the profiles…
Equipping entrepreneurs for success Hawa Mansaray | A journey of innovation in cosmetic science Tumi Siwoku | Supporting the next generation of trailblazers in motorsport Nile Henry |
Bridging gaps in education with AI André Skepple | Beyond the lab: making science education more inclusive for all Dr Jess Wade | Bringing together beauty, innovation, and equality in STEM Shakila Bik |
Ensuring export control compliance in a nuclear environment Rameya Arulanantham
| Protecting global companies from digital threats Krystal Arbery | Pioneering assistive tech for disabilities Zhey Grudov |
Connecting the worlds of science and art Natalie Kerres, | Where economics meets healthcareViola Ntim, | Turning a passion for video gaming into a careerSeyed Nasrollahi, |
Creating the future of fitnessPearce Jarrett, Machine learning engineer | Pioneering carbon-free powerLauren Doyle, | Connecting with others is the secret to successMai Nguyen, |
Protecting pets against diseaseTom Loseby-Taylor, | How a pet chicken sparked a passion for poultry scienceBushra Schuitemaker, Zoologist, | Forging your own path into a science careerHarshnira Patani, |
A champion advocate for the LGBT+ community within STEMJaipal Sachdev, Production planning lead, 3M | Engineer turned chefTendai Taruvinga, Plant-based food maker, | Proving it’s never too late to pursue your dream career in scienceKuldip Sembhi, |
Helping wheelchair users get creativePete Barr & Eli Heath, Product designers, | Building bridges for women in engineeringMimi Nwosu, Civil Engineer, Heathrow Airport | Life in the fast lane, women in motorsportJustina Williams, Motorsport team owner, EXCELR8 |
Connecting people, ideas and scienceDil Choudhury, | From fighting fires to fighting climate change Chris Pye, | A no-brainer, mending minds from diseaseMaya Hanspal, |
Championing mental health in STEMCharlotte Grinyer, | Inspiring a new generation of curious mindsSara Berkai, Founder, Ambessa Play | Making waves in healthcareJessica Jackson, |
An unconventional route into finding a dream STEM careerDonna Gowland, Continuous Improvement Manager, 3M | Without women computing as we know it would not existLarissa Suzuki, | Continuous learning can open new doorsDean Wright, |
Leading the field in sustainabilityRomy Kenyon, Sustainability Project Manager | Proving that tech is not just ‘boys and their toys’Zereh Pam, | Think differently about dyslexiaJade Meer, |
Encouraging more women into STEM, one badge at a timeKrystina Pearson-Rampeearee, Flight Systems Engineer | Defending diseases through drug discoveryVinita Jagannath, | A role model for the next generation of disabled researchers Dr Becca Wilson, |
How science and creativity go hand in handDr Sai Pathmanathan, Science Education Consultant | Girl power drivesEngineering the cars of the future; Nicky Bradley, Aluwani Nefale, Marion Randall & Anja Rohmann, Application Engineering team, 3M | There’s no age limit to starting a career a scienceSam Farmer, |
Promoting diversity in STEM while helping medicines excel Dr Esther Odekunle, Antibody Engineer | Taking the techniques from astronomy and applying them to Earth Dr Claire Burke, | Pandemic response team plays to its strengthsTechnology guardians; Sandra Chauruka, Audra Wilson, Andre Jorge & Julien Magniez, Product Engineering team, 3M |
Using 3M science to foil counterfeiters
| Let’s talk vet diversityDaniella Dos Santos, | A diverse team ‘on track’ to drive innovation HS2 Innovation Team; Hassan Butt, Heather Donald, Howard Mitchell & Antonia Miller |
Backing himself in the world of pharmaceutical microbiology research
| Combining her love of art and scienceHana Ayoob, | Shining a light for science’s late bloomers Jess Gallacher, Engagement and Communications Manager |
Taking an iconic 3M product to the next levelDynamic Development; Jade Perren, Anna Hegdahl & Zuzanna Nosal, Product Development Engineering team, 3M | The inspirational journey to becoming a Chief Science Advocate Dr Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist | From Bunsen burners to the luxury car market Samantha Williams, Abrasives Production Leader |
A travelling scientist whose job differs from day to day Dr John Rafelt, |
Check out the Smashing Stereotypes films
Our series of short films showcase a selection of our Smashing Stereotypes profiles and their stories – revealing why they’ve chosen a career in STEM, how they’ve followed their passions, and the stereotypes they’ve ‘smashed’ along the way…
Pioneering the future of fitness
Pearce Jarrett, Machine Learning Engineer, founder and CEO, Gwaan
Connecting the worlds of science and art
Natalie Kerres, Design Engineer, founder and CEO, SCALED
Forging your own path into a science career
Harshnira Patani, Senior Scientist in Drug Discovery, MSD
Where economics meets healthcare
Viola Ntim, Health Economist, MSD
Turning a passion for video gaming into a career
Seyed Nasrollahi, Video game developer, founder, UnifiQ Games
Connecting with others is the secret to success
Mai Nguyen, Supply Chain Project Lead, 3M
Proving it’s never too late to pursue your dream career in science
Kuldip Sembhi, Strategic Programme Lead, MSD