STEMPositiveDisruptor - MIA conversation with

MIA Conversation with Kai Clarke , Engineer, Disability Advocate & Founder EthicalAI Caribbean

The STEM Positive Disruptor introducing my special and talented guest, Kai Clarke, an Electronics Engineer, specialising in renewable energy systems and circular economy, she is a disability advocate and founder and CEO of EthicalAI on MIA Conversation, passionate about bringing in change where disability is concerned in Jamaica and Caribbean and businesses to use AI ethically and responsibly. She is a powerful, strong role model, change maker and a leader. She wants the disabled person's voice to be heard, so for anyone who would like to be more inclusive or any country or any institution, just talk to us, learn from us that are disabled. Did you know that in Jamaica, most disabled people are homeless and on the streets, Kai wants to change that. If you do like the contents that we are producing, please support us @STEM.Positive.Disruptor by Like, Comment, share with your network and subscribe too, this is appreciated, so we can spread the word and bring positive change to our STEM world. Thanks again for all your support, very much appreciated We are also on Spotify and other social media platforms This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and make it more accessible to the public. Show the diverse roles, the benefits and impact of STEM in our world. #engineering #EthicalAI , #disabilityawareness #rolemodels #disabilityadvocate #jamaica #caribbean

MIA Conversation with Lucas Maynard, Motorsport Engineering Student

🚀 From Track Dreams to Torque Realities: A Young Engineer’s Journey from Motorsport School Competitions to the Pit Lane 🛠️The STEM Positive Disruptor introducing my special and talented guest, Lucas Maynard, Motorsport Engineering Student on MIA Conversation, passionate about all things motorsport, racing. What an impressive and inspiring conversation with the slightly reserved, shy but extremely talented Lucas, who at a very young age has achieved so much from working as a mechanic/engineer with Chrissy Palmer, 5 time British champion, Rally cross racer to becoming the chief scrutineer for the Green Power Racing and still studying and he is still only 20 years old - He has so much to offer the motorsport industry If you do like the contents that we are producing, please support us @STEM.Positive.Disruptor by Like, Comment, share with your network and subscribe too, this is appreciated, so we can spread the word and bring positive change to our STEM world. Thanks again for all your support, very much appreciated We are also on Spotify and other social media platforms This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and make it more accessible to the public. Show the diverse roles, the benefits and impact of STEM in our world. #engineering #motorracing #motorsport #rallycross

MIA Conversation with Fiona McGarry - Sector Engagement Manager at Enginuity

FROM SKILLS GAP TO SKILLS EDGE: THE STRATEGIC VALUE OF APPRENTICESHIPS IN UK INDUSTRY As of 2025, the UK’s technical skills gap is showingsigns of improvement—but it’s still a major concern for employers: • 76% of UK employers report difficulty filling roles dueto a lack of skilled talent, down from 80% in 2024. • The engineering and manufacturing sectors remain amongthe hardest hit, with persistent demand for technical and digital skills. • 28% of employers are addressing the gap by upskillingor reskilling their current workforce, while 23% are expanding their talentpools and 21% are increasing wages to attract candidates. • The SME Skills Horizon 2025 report highlights that manysmall and medium-sized enterprises are prioritizing investment in workforcedevelopment, especially in sectors like advanced manufacturing and greentechnologies. Apprenticeships, especially in engineering andmanufacturing, are seen as a key part of the solution, from tradesapprenticeship to engineering degrees. STEM Positive Disruptor introducing my special guest,Fiona McGarry on MIA Conversation, passionate about all things apprenticeship,engineering, manufacturing and increasing diversity within STEM.   Wow, what a powerful conversation with solutions thatcould really make a difference in bridging the skills gaps and help theindustry as a whole. Please listen to our conversation in full.  3 Key things I learnt: 1. The importance of educating parents on the value add oftechnical apprenticeship at level 2 and 3 2. The secondary school system needs a complete overhaul;the school system needs to provide an alternative education route that allowsyoung people who prefer a practical hand on learning experience to thrive. 3. Although we have more female engineers in the industry,retention is a problem, so the industry needs more male allies in the sector,to be that voice for that lone female when she's not in the room to say,actually, she deserves this opportunity and promotion. If you do like the contents that we are producing, pleasesupport us @STEM.Positive.Disruptor  byLike, Comment, share with your network and subscribe too, this is appreciated,so we can spread the word and bring positive change to our STEM world.   Thanks again for all your support, very much appreciated We are also on Spotify and other social media platforms This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystifyand Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics) and make it more accessible to the public. Show the diverse roles, the benefits and impact of STEMin our world. #engineering #manufacturing #apprenticeship #diversityandinclusion#stem #education #womeninstem #womeninengineering #womeninmanufacturing #alternativeeducation

STEM Positive Disruptor: MIA conversation with Corey Tutt OAM, CEO of Deadly Science from Australia

Have you sometimes felt alone in your STEM career journey because there was no one else who looked like you and the support was not always readily available.This is another STEM Positive Disruptor: MIA conversation, with special guest, Associate Professor Corey Tutt OAM, a Kamilaroi man from Nowra on the New South Wales south coast Australia. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a zookeeper and in high school he developed a love of STEM subjects. But unlike the arts and sport, he found there was little encouragement for Aboriginal people to pursue careers in STEM.Corey had to find a way to change the narratives that society had of Aboriginals and this was not easy. He started talking about science to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and got them excited about science. He went to a school that only had 15 books in the whole school, he invested his money but found the problem was wide spread and could not sort this problem by himself, so he set up a GoFundMe page to do something about it, this attracted the attention of Professor Brian Cox of CERN, in the process educated him on indigenous knowledges and this changed the dynamics for the better and raised the profile of Deadly Science that also resulted in Corey been the first Aboriginal to win the Eureka Prize and other accolades followed ...Deadly Science has gone from sending STEM books and resources to these schools in remote areas to making them.Please listen to our conversation in full, https://youtu.be/MaDowkQq8dsHis advise to young people - Be a good person, be passionate and have a purpose.For more information about Deadly Science and also support them Deadly Science - https://deadlyscience.org.auBooks by Corey TuttFirst Scientist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Scientists-Inventions-Innovations-Australias/dp/1741177529This book contains deadly reptiles - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Corey-Tutt,-illustrated-by-Ben-Williams-Caution!-This-Book-Contains-Deadly-Reptiles-9781761181030This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! - A Celebration of Blak Excellence - https://publishing.hardiegrant.com/en-gb/books/this-book-thinks-ya-deadly-by-corey-tutt/9781741178159We are also on Spotify and other social media platforms If you do like the contents that we are producing, please support us @STEM.Positive.Disruptor by Like, Comment, share with your network and subscribe too, this is appreciated, so we can spread the word and bring positive change to our STEM world.This platform is to Educate, Raise awareness, Demystify and Change Perception about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and make it more accessible to the public.ThanksMargaret Ajibode

Happy Friday - Electric Buses (lithium) Batteries

Happy Friday - Electric Buses (lithium) Batteries Engineers needed to resolve this persisting problem with electric public transportation batteries The batteries for electric use a lot of lithium, the lightest metal and the lightest solid element under normal conditions. The benefits of electric transportation are huge such asreduction of carbon emission but there is also a downside In London, Transport for London have 3,826 hybrid buses,1,397 battery electric buses, and 20 hydrogen fuel cell buses operating in London, as of March 2024, out of a total bus fleet of 8,776 – this is around 60% of the bus fleet. The electric bus plugs into the electricity grid to getcharged, and stores the electricity in batteries (often located on the roof). The batteries power an electric engine. Since an electric engine has fewer parts than an internal combustion engine, it requires less maintenance. I use public transportation a lot because of its convenience and reliability to get me around, but recently I noticed since the introduction of electric public transportation, in this cold weather that the public transportation was not as reliableas it once was. Two main reasons were highlighted There aren’t enough charging points The colder the temperature, the slower the reactions inthe batteries needed to generate power. This is not just a UK centric problem but experiencedacross the globe. In the Euro News, in Dec 2023, according to Anna Stefanopoulou, at -12 Celsius, a parked EV can lose up to 30-40% of its range before it even starts its route. In Science Direct, an article called “The influence of inclement weather on electric bus efficiency” by S Corbet · 2023 - Extreme cold and hot ambient temperatures have been shown to reduce the efficiency of Battery Electric Buses BEBs, as well as age their batteries. I am aware that Transport for London have equipped bus stops to boost batteries wirelesslywhen the hybrid buses arrive and they are also increasing the number of charging stations. So, engineers what solutions can help improve the efficiencyof these types of (Lithium) batteries in extreme weathers or are there alternatives that can do the same thing and maintain or improve the benefits that it offers. Happy inventing, innovating The STEM Positive Disruptor #Electricbuses, #lithiumbatteries#engineering#BEBs#Transportforlondon#electricbusefficiency#alternativesolution#EV#extremetemperatures