As a little girl, my friend’s daughter was fascinated by all kinds of creatures, from puppies to beetles to the litter of newborn rats she discovered in the garden shed. Her ambition was to study biology, or perhaps become a vet. She had the academic chops and the grades to do so, but in the […]

When it comes to STEM, everyone seems to agree that we have lots of challenges to overcome. Some say there’s a shortage of teachers, a shortage of graduates and a shortage of candidates. Others suggest that there are plenty of teachers, graduates and candidates – but not of STEM-related jobs. Others again seem to think […]