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A Flight in a Scout Helicopter for a STEM Outreach Day
I got to fly in a Scout Helicopter as part of the most incredible STEM outreach day! Boeing and the Historic Army Aircraft Flight (HAAF) came together to hold a STEM outreach day at a local Hampshire school. As my current graduate scheme placement is in Middle Wallop I just couldn’t miss out on this…
My STEM Embroidery Obsession – STEM Stitches By Maisie
Hi everyone, Maisie here. This post is a little different today, more artistic and colourful than usual! Over the past few months I have become engrossed in the art of embroidery. I think a combination of Bridgerton and exam procrastination made me pick up a needle and embroidery hoop! I have even opened my own…
Our Trip To Tower Bridge
Hi everyone, Maisie here! I hope you are all having a lovely summer so far. Lily and I had a brilliant day out in London a few weeks ago and one of the highlights was visiting Tower Bridge. Tower Bridge is a true feat of engineering and I loved seeing all the details and inner…
Why Is Science Communication Important?
Hi! It’s Lily again – and today I am going to be talking all about Science Communication or Sci Comm for short. What is Science Communication? Who are Science Communicators? And crucially why is Science Communication important? Keep reading to find out more … What is Science Communication? Science Communication is the practice of communicating…
I Read 84 Books in 2020!
Maisie here! Today I will be talking all things books, books, books! 2020 has been a year of reading for me and I can’t really fathom how many books I have read! I love books and this year I have tried to read a variety of genres and a good mix of fiction and non-fiction.…
Peak Hike To Plane Crash Site
One of the many perks of going to university in Sheffield is being so incredibly close to the Peak District. I have been to the peaks a few times in my first and second year but not ever for a proper ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ style hike. So a few weeks ago some friends and I…
5 STEM Related Places To Visit In The UK
As lock down is slowly lifting in the UK more and more attractions and museums are reopening. Me and Maisie really miss visiting new places and learning about new things! With London’s Science Museum reopening this Wednesday we thought this would be the perfect time to share some of our recommendations of science-y attractions we…
3 STEM Podcasts I’m Loving in Lockdown
Hello, Maisie here! Due to lockdown Lily and I have been living together for a while now, it’s been fab but sometimes I just need to be in my own zone. You will often find me with my headphones on listening to some form of media – podcasts, audio books or music. So here I…
5 Unexpected Things About Life In Lockdown
Hi, it’s Lily here! Last week marked 100 days of lockdown in the UK – and at this point I really have lost all perception of time! Things have started to change a little, but even though restrictions are slowly easing we are still very far away from a return to any kind of normality.…
STEM Books – ‘Brief Answers to the Big Questions’
Hi, it’s Maisie! Today I am going to be talking books! In particular a recent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) related book I have read, which I just had to recommend. Over the past year, whilst I have been working in industry I have really got back into reading. I am using Goodreads which…
Why Physics – What Inspired Me To Study Physics?
Hi, Lily here! Today I’m going to be chatting about why I decided to do a Physics degree. What inspired me and ultimately how I made my decision to apply to university to study Physics. Did I listen to my head or my heart? Were there any particular events or moments which helped me make…
3 STEM Podcasts I’m Loving Right Now
Over the last few years I have become obsessed with podcasts! I started with ‘Potterless’, a podcast following a grown man reading Harry Potter for the first time. Since then I have enjoyed all kinds of podcast on topics ranging from food chats to historical figures. I love listening and learning and find podcasts a…
Bluedot Festival – Our Experience
Back in the summer of 2017 (argh! it does not seem that long ago) Maisie and I decided we wanted to go to a festival. Maisie had finished her A Levels and I had completed my second year at uni and we decided to treat ourselves! We wanted a small to medium sized festival which…
Welcome to 2 Sisters In STEM!
Hi! We are Lily and Maisie, two sisters who have managed to muddle our way to start careers in STEM. There have been ups and downs, brilliant achievements and difficult challenges but all those experiences have led us to where we are today, and we hope sharing our stories will make it all seem a…
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