Born to Engineer Resources
https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/collection/4201
This is a collection of short videos (3 to 5mins) which are part of the International Women in Science collection, promoting engineering However some will also enhance your teaching schemes for KS3 to KS5 science nicely! Each resource has a set of linked tasks / worksheets that could be used to follow up.
Of particular note are:
The 4minute video on Cancer and bioengineering which showcases the work of Dr Eleanor Stride to develop precision delivery of chemotherapy drugs in order to reduce side effects is powerful and would be effective in a lesson or assembly to show the impact that you can have as a scientist on other people’s lives. This could also fit into your teaching about cancer at KS4 https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/35442.
Another great video is the one on electricity which features Faye Banks the north-east electrical transmission and asset manager for National Grid - https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/36783 the video also promotes the fact that apprenticeships can lead on to degrees and high-level careers.
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/163716/making-stars-fusion Showcases Dr Kim Cave-Ayland working to create power source that could change the world forever – safe and low-pollution. She likens this to creating miniature stars. Also worth adding in to your GCSE Physics nuclear fusion lesson.
https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/35596 Useful to promote CREST awards, as 15 year old Alice Martin getting some time in a wind tunnel as part of a project.
https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/36206 Nina Parsons describes her career aspiration journey and how she ended up on motorsport - perhaps a useful career video to show as part of the Forces topic.
https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/36207 A video explaining why engineering is a great career if you want to make a difference. It includes clips of female engineers from other videos in this collection.
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/elibrary/resource/450163/born-engineer-milly-hennayake Milly Hennayake showcasing the Engineers Without Borders UK program, working on water management and sanitation projects in Kibera slums. Again highlights that engineering can improve the lives of others, an aspect which particularly appeals to female students.