Thoughts on: Why you shouldn’t fear the gray tsunami, David Rotman, 21 Aug 2019 The above article kept cropping up in my Twitter feed a few times until I finally gave in and read it. It discusses a topic I feel strongly about. Ageism. Rotman’s article makes many great points and made me mull over my own thoughts.
Quick review of my first ICAS training block. It’s been tougher than anticipated.
Quick review of my first three weeks of ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) training.
I absolutely love her message. ‘Not YET’ does not only keep you ticking over, it motivates and focuses the mind.
In my first ever vlog I give you a bit of background on myself and Blue Steens’ current incarnation. By the way, I am totally out of my comfort zone in front of a camera. Nothing like a new challenge…
Once Erik learnt more about climate change a few years ago, he was hooked. Since then the highly experienced oil and gas engineer has been looking to apply his skills in the sustainability sector. This ties in well with his passion for sailing. He has literally set anchor in the Canary Islands to pursue his new venture.
Giulia is a chemical engineer with a passion for science communication across language barriers. Recently, she joined Blue Steens as our very first affiliate translator for Italian and Spanish. Giulia strikes me as very proactive; a woman looking for opportunities and making them happen as they present themselves.
Mathematics makes the world go round. In a way, it is a language that helps us describe and explain natural phenomena, man-made constructions and much more. If you are into maths, there are plenty of career paths to choose from. Engineering is one of them. I met up with Maryam, an experienced engineer in the oil and gas industry. Originally […]
I first met Lesley at ABZWISE, an unusual entrepreneurship programme for women in STEM, at the University of Aberdeen in 2012. Two key aspects of this workshop were characteristic of Lesley. Firstly, she doesn’t do bog-standard. Secondly, she loves to collaborate to spread knowledge and good practice.