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Mentorship in STEM: The People Who Help Us Stay

Mentorship in STEM: The People Who Help Us Stay

Mentorship and support often play a much bigger role in STEM journeys than people realise. This post reflects on the quieter forms of encouragement that help people stay in engineering and science, from mentors and colleagues to friends and family. Drawing on personal experience across both industry and academia, it explores how confidence and belonging are often shaped through small moments of support and reassurance. The blog highlights the importance of community, encouragement, and everyday reminders that people belong in STEM, especially during periods of uncertainty or self-doubt.

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