STEM WEBSITES The following websites contain useful careers information relating to the STEM subjects. General websites www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u The Jobs4U site contains general careers information including job overviews, progression routes and salaries. www.futuremorph.org Future Morph has been created to show that studying science, technology, engineering or maths beyond the age of 16 isn’t just a one track road to becoming a scientist or engineer – the skills and knowledge gained are valuable in almost any career and make someone very employable. www.nhscareers.nhs.uk NHS Careers is the careers information service for the NHS in England. www.scitech.ac.uk/Home.aspx The Science and Technology Facilities Council is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). It is one of seven national research councils in the UK. www.dstl.gov.uk The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is an agency of the Ministry of Defence and exists to supply the very best, impartial, scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. www.mathscareers.org.uk With this site, the Council of Mathematical Sciences provides a resource to help students aged 11 upwards to understand why maths is such an important subject, what options will be available to them in the job market and which employers are actively seeking maths students – whether school-leaver or graduate. www.hpa.org.uk The Health Protection Agency's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services, and the Department of Health. www.scienceandmaths.net Contains 12 key STEM career profiles with videos, friends’ profiles and related careers information. www.inspiringcareers.co.uk This site from AstraZeneca contains career profiles and details of their Apprenticeship program. Institutions www.royalsoc.co.uk The Royal Society is the national academy of science of the UK and the Commonwealth. It supports many top young scientists, engineers and technologists, influences science policy, debates scientific issues with the public and much more. They are an independent, charitable body. www.rsc.org The Royal Society of Chemistry is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. Their activities span education, conferences, science policy and the promotion of chemistry to the public. www.iop.org The Institute of Physics is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics. www.geolsoc.org.uk The Geological Society is the UK national society for geoscience. www.raeng.org.uk The Royal Academy of Engineering is Britain’s national academy for engineering. Their priorities are to enhance the UK’s engineering capabilities; to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation; and to lead debate by guiding informed thinking and influencing public policy. www.wisecampaign.org.uk The Women Into Science, Engineering and Construction Campaign encourages young women to study maths and physics and to consider careers in those areas of science, engineering and construction that they have traditionally rejected. www.wes.org.uk The Women’s Engineering Society’s aim is to inspire women as engineers, scientists and leaders. www.agi.org.uk The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) exists to represent the interests of the UK's geographic information industry. www.britishecologicalsociety.org The British Ecological Society is a registered charity that aims to promote ecological awareness through education at all levels. www.thebts.org The British Toxicology Society aims to promote the advancement, communication and understanding of those scientific disciplines necessary to foster public health and environmental safety. www.bwea.com The British Wind Energy Association is the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries. Their primary purpose is to promote the use of wind power in and around the UK, both onshore and offshore. www.ciwem.org The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) is the leading professional and examining body for scientists, engineers, other environmental professionals, students and those committed to the sustainable management and development of water and the environment. www.coastnet.org.uk CoastNet's mission is to safeguard the world's coast and those communities of people and wildlife that depend upon it for their future. To do this, they work with all coastal interests to promote the exchange of ideas, information and expertise to find long term solutions to coastal issues. http://countrysidemanagement.org.uk The Countryside Management Association aims to support the development of staff, students and volunteers involved in the management, interpretation, and public enjoyment of natural greenspace and the countryside through networking, training and continuing professional development. www.ies-uk.org.uk The Institution of Environmental Sciences is a charitable organisation that promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in this arena. www.iema.net The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment is a not-for-profit membership organisation established to promote best practice standards in environmental management, auditing and assessment. www.mcsuk.org The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. www.bbsrc.ac.uk The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is one of seven research councils that work together as Research Councils UK (RCUK). It is funded from the Government's Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and supports a total of around 1,600 scientists and 2,000 research students in universities and institutes in the UK. www.engc.org.uk The Engineering Council UK is an organisation set up by Royal Charter to regulate the engineering profession in the UK. www.ipem.ac.uk The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine is dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry to share knowledge, advance science and technology, inform and educate the public, with the purpose of improving the understanding, detection and treatment of disease and the management of patients. www.noisemakers.org.uk NOISE (New Outlooks In Science & Engineering) is a UK-wide campaign funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). It aims to raise awareness of science and engineering among young people. www.enginuity.org.uk General technology and engineering careers information. www.the-eea.org.uk The Engineering Education Alliance aims to provide a co-ordinated, simplified and consistent approach to educational initiatives related to engineering. www.scenta.co.uk Scenta works with leaders in the science, engineering and technology (SET) community to provide a gateway to the best information and resources for those pursuing a career in SET. www.bgs.ac.uk The British Geological Survey (BGS) is the world's oldest national geological survey and the UK's premier centre for earth science information and expertise. www.ifst.org.uk The Institute of Food Science and Technology is the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food science and technology . www.etechb.co.uk The Engineering and Technology Board aims to promote the art and science of engineering and advancing education in engineering and technology. www.theiet.org The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. Sector Skills Councils www.semta.org.uk Semta is the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Semta supports UK businesses in achieving global competitiveness through investment in skills. www.lantra.co.uk Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, representing 17 industries across the whole of the United Kingdom. www.cogent-ssc.com The Sector Skills Council for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymers. www.euskills.co.uk Energy and Utility Skills is the Sector Skills Council for the electricity, gas, waste management and water industries. www.e-skills.com e-skills UK is the Sector Skills Council for IT and telecommunications.