Blog | Women in STEM at University of Dundee

WISTEM Committee

Mar 19, 20226 min read

Changing to a non-hormonal iud

This is an article for anyone considering changing to a non hormonal IUD. This is my experience from someone who felt stuck on the pill...

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WISTEM Committee

Nov 9, 202114 min read

To be a Black Woman in STEM

Co-authored by Nyasha Mutembwa, 22, She/Her, Fourth Year Civil Engineering Student at University of Dundee & Rutendo Mhonda, 25, She/Her,...

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Natasha Mikietyn

Oct 17, 20203 min read

Interview Special: Stephanie Anani

In celebration of Black History Month, today we're hearing from Stephanie Anani - an outstanding graduate, holding a First Class Honours...

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WISTEM Committee

Sep 2, 20204 min read

Dealing with Stress in STEM

As we start to return to the new normal and a different university experience, many (if not all of us) will be anxious about what to...

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Why is harassment in the workplace so disproportionate between both sexes?

Natasha Mikietyn

Aug 26, 20203 min read

Why is harassment in the workplace so disproportionate between both sexes?

According to a BBC survey in 2017, 40% of women and 18% of men had experienced sexual harassment in their place of work. (1) If we take...

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WISTEM Committee

Aug 19, 20204 min read

How are women disadvantaged in STEM?

In today's society, many might question if women are still disadvantaged in STEM. It's indisputable that progress has been achieved -...

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Creating a business - Jenny's experience

Natasha Mikietyn

Aug 12, 20204 min read

Creating a business - Jenny's experience

To many creating a business is an intimidating feat. The process is long and complicated and it can be difficult to know where to start,...

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Are women simply not interested in STEM?

WISTEM Committee

Aug 6, 20204 min read

Are women simply not interested in STEM?

The notion that women aren't interested in STEM has been a common argument for explaining the lack of women in STEM. Some may argue it's...

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WISTEM Committee

Jul 21, 20203 min read

Book Recommendations for STEMINISTS

As a STEM student, I have been guilty of neglecting my inner bookworm. I fell into the trap of thinking that I simply had no time to read...

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Bright Network Internship Experience: Technology workshops - Managing complexity by Google

WISTEM Committee

Jul 4, 20203 min read

Bright Network Internship Experience: Technology workshops - Managing complexity by Google

The workshop was an insight into the daily life of a Google Engineer with a comprehensive view on managing the complexity in software...

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Natasha Mikietyn

Jun 30, 20203 min read

Interview With RaspiKidd

Kerry Kidd, owner of RaspiKidd, gives us an insight as to what it is she does and how she got her business started. What was the...

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WISTEM Committee

Jun 27, 20204 min read

My experience of stepping into STEM

Hi everyone! My name is Gerda, I’m a soon-to-be second-year computing student, and I’m also the Vice-President of the WiSTEM society....

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Why are there so few women in Engineering?

WISTEM Committee

Jun 23, 20204 min read

Why are there so few women in Engineering?

To celebrate women in Engineering day – honor and commemorate women in engineering and learn about some inspiring women! Inspire others...

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Natasha Mikietyn

Jun 21, 20203 min read

Internship Interview With Skye Kirwan

Skye Kirwan, a third-year student in Computing Science and president of the UoD Women in Stem Society, has given us some insight into her...

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WISTEM Committee

Jun 17, 20201 min read

Welcome back, WiSTEM!

Hey everyone, we hope you’re all doing well and surviving the crazy state the world is in right now. Although we have had to make a few...

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Internship Interview with Danielle White

WISTEM Committee

Nov 29, 20182 min read

Internship Interview with Danielle White

Our final internship interview is with one of our members, Danielle, who is studying mathematics. How did you hear about your internship?...

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WISTEM Committee

Nov 27, 20182 min read

Interview with Melinda Baptista

Our next interview is with our vice-president Melinda, who is in her fourth year of studying Mathematics. Where did you intern? "I did an...

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Internship Interview with Stephanie Anani

WISTEM Committee

Nov 25, 20181 min read

Internship Interview with Stephanie Anani

Our first interview is with our President, Stephanie Anani, who is studying mechanical engineering. How did you hear about your...

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WISTEM Committee

Mar 18, 20183 min read

Interview with Theresa Tachie-Menson

In participation in the British Science Week 2018, the University of Dundee Women in STEM Society is carrying out interviews with women...

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WISTEM Committee

Mar 17, 20182 min read

Interview with Simran Chopra

In participation in the British Science Week 2018, the University of Dundee Women in STEM Society is carrying out interviews with women...

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