NEWSLETTER SUMMER TERM 2026
Editor’s Note
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Psychology
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Physics
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Maths
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Chemistry
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Biology
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STEM Legends Florence Nightingale
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David Attenborough
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Évariste Galois
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Science Jokes
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David Attenborough Documentary Recommendations
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Matilda Effect
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STEM Careers you may not have thought of
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Editor’s Note Dear Tormeadians, We are bringing the Summer Term STEM Newsletter to you all for more interesting and exciting science news! In this edition we will be exploring the Matilda Effect, science jokes as well as a mathematical legend. In the summer edition of the STEM Newsletter, we have particularly focused on the importance of encouraging and nurturing young women in STEM. Promoting gender equality in science necessitates a multi-faced approach. To create a more balanced environment, it's crucial to support girls' interest in STEM from an early age, provide diverse role models to aspire and relate to, and offer bias awareness training for educators and professionals. In the following pages we will discuss the Matilda Effect in depth, on two women whose contributions to science have been invaluable and invisible. There are two important events to mark in this STEM Newsletter, the first being National Nurses Day. National Nurses Day is celebrated on May 6th, coinciding with the start of National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6th to May 12th every year. May 12th is Florence Nightingale’s
birthday. This day and week are celebrated to honour the work of the nurses who care for patients daily in a variety of healthcare settings. It also honours the nurses of the past and their dedication to the profession. National Nurses Day is the official kick-off to Nurses Week. There is information on context to Nightingale’s work if you keep reading. The second event is of course David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Attenborough’s life’s work is highlighted later in the newsletter. A highlight into how this was celebrated involves the BBC gala at the Royal Albert Hall titled '100 Years on Planet Earth', hosted by Kirsty Young. Two live pythons made an appearance. So did Paddington Bear. Prince William delivered a tribute on stage, calling Attenborough's career a reminder that the natural world still has reason for hope. We hope that you love reading this edition, regardless of whether you are a budding scientist or curious at how STEM shapes our lives, there will be an article in this newsletter for you. Happy Reading! Sanaa and Sophia, Editors & STEM Mentors 1