The Women in
STEM
Network
Professional connection across disciplines, regions and career stages
The Women in STEM Network is a global professional community created by women in STEM, for women in STEM.
We exist to support connection, career progression, visibility, and leadership across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our members span academia, industry, education, policy, entrepreneurship, and every stage of the STEM career lifecycle.
Inside the network, members connect with peers, access mentoring opportunities, share expertise, and take part in a growing programme of events, resources, and community initiatives.
Search member profiles and find someone whose experience, field or perspective can support your goals.
Search for a mentorShare your experience, support another member and strengthen your own leadership and communication skills.
Find a menteeUnderstand how mentoring works, how to make first contact, what to discuss and how to build a productive relationship.
Read the guideAccess first-meeting agendas, mentoring agreements, session notes, action prompts and practical templates.
Explore the toolsPrepare for each session, record key points, agree actions and keep your mentoring relationship focused.
Open the conversation guideFind answers about matching, first messages, meeting frequency, boundaries and what to do if the relationship is not working.
Read the FAQsLearn more about mentoring relationships, career development and supporting women in STEM through our mentoring articles.
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