
Today school, tomorrow the world
“You can reach the top like us” – message from leading women scientists and engineers to local schoolgirls Inspirational young women working in science, technology, engineering and maths came to Crosby to inspire local girl students that they too could reach the top in scientific, technological, maths and engineering careers. The speakers included leading engineers, medical scientists, a high flying car industry apprentice and environmental experts. Almost 100 girl student from seven local schools in Crosby and Formby attended the STEM conference, organised by a local women’s organisation, Soroptimist International of Crosby. The aim was to open the students’ eyes to the exciting job opportunities awaiting them in career paths which girl students do not always consider as a career. It is the third year that the Soroptimist group has organised the event. Speakers from some of the region’s biggest employers shared their