Ep. 10 - From the Army to the Classroom: What STEM Education Gets Wrong

Ep. 10 - From the Army to the Classroom: What STEM Education Gets Wrong

In this episode of STEM Conversations, Sarah and Ash speak with Fair Metcalfe, who shares her unique journey from military service to education.


With over 13 years of teaching experience and a focus on learning support for dyslexic army recruits, Fair discusses the importance of challenging stereotypes in STEM, the impact of her military background on her teaching methods, and the need for inclusivity in education.


She emphasises the value of diverse perspectives in STEM fields and the necessity of early intervention for students with learning barriers. The conversation highlights the significance of representation and the role of curiosity in fostering future scientists.

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Behind the Science: Inside the World of Cancer Research

Behind the Science: Inside the World of Cancer Research

In Episode 19 of STEM Conversations, biomedical scientist and PhD candidate Steph Munroe joins hosts Sarah and Ash to reveal the true realities of scientific research. Discover how a decade of NHS lab...

25 Elo 56min

Who Belongs in Physics? Why Representation Matters.

Who Belongs in Physics? Why Representation Matters.

In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Rebecca Peacock who shares her story from studying physics in a male-dominated environment to becoming a passionate advocate for equity in science education.R...

3 Elo 40min

On Target - Disability, Womanhood and the Paralympics

On Target - Disability, Womanhood and the Paralympics

In this episode, we speak with world champion Danielle Brown MBE about her journey into, and unexpectedly out of, the Paralympics.Danielle lives with Regional Pain Syndrome, a neurological condition t...

4 Kesä 44min

Ep. 14 - Teaching the Classroom We Have Today: Practical Teacher Tips

Ep. 14 - Teaching the Classroom We Have Today: Practical Teacher Tips

If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair 🪑In episode 14, we speak with Helen Maddison Neill, Senior Lecturer of Primary Education at Edge Hill University. Helen reminds us th...

13 Touko 44min

Ep. 13 - Critical Thinking Starts With Getting It Wrong: Practical Teacher Tips

Ep. 13 - Critical Thinking Starts With Getting It Wrong: Practical Teacher Tips

In this episode of STEM Conversations, we meet with Paul Tyler, whose career spans biochemist, primary teacher and now content curator at Smart Stems. We discuss the importance of being comfortable wi...

22 Huhti 41min

Ep. 12 -From Physics to Educational Publishing

Ep. 12 -From Physics to Educational Publishing

In this episode of STEM Conversations, Matteo Orsini-Jones shares his unique journey from studying physics to founding his own educational publishing company, Orso. He discusses the importance of expl...

7 Huhti 42min

Ep. 11 - Women in STEM and the Power of Representation

Ep. 11 - Women in STEM and the Power of Representation

In episode 11 of STEM Conversations, Sarah and Ash are joined by Sarah Mills, former Analytical Chemist at AstraZeneca, Head of Science, and now Beyond Secondary Segment Manager at Twinkl.We explore h...

16 Maalis 34min

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