Mums in Science Milestones

From grassroots beginnings to a global movement, this timeline highlights the pivotal milestones, challenges overcome, and progress made in building a platform designed to empower women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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2005: The Beginning

Dr. Shara Cohen founded Mums in Science to support women balancing STEM careers and family life.

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2008: First Networking Events

Organised informal meetups to help women in STEM share experiences and build professional networks.

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2012: Expanding Influence

The community grew organically, reaching over 5,000 members across Facebook and LinkedIn.

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2016: Pioneering Recognition

After being diagnosed with cancer, Shara sold EuroSciCon and shifted her focus toward purpose-driven ventures—expanding Mums in Science and founding Cancer Care Parcel to support people affected by cancer.

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2018: Building Digital Presence

Launched a website and surpassed 50,000 members, reflecting growing demand for support services.

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2020: Overcoming Challenges

Lost the website due to server failure. Rebuilt with a focus on online events, soft skills development, and improved platform security and resilience.

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2022: Formal Incorporation

Mums in Science became a limited company and began offering CPD-accredited events and workshops.

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2024: National Recognition

Dr. Cohen received the BEM for services to women in STEM and families affected by cancer. Followers reached 20,000.

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2025: Introducing WiSN

Plans were announced to launch the Women in STEM Network to expand training and recruitment globally. At the same time, we began recruiting Founding Members and Partners—an essential and valued group helping shape the future of the network.

Future Projections

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2026: Soft Launch

Selected features of the WiSN platform released, including mentorship and collaboration tools.

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2027: Full Launch

WiSN fully launched with international reach to help close the STEM skills gap and support gender equity.

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2030 and Beyond

Targeting over 100,000 members and strategic partnerships with global STEM organisations.

Why We’re Inviting Founding Members Now

The new Women in STEM Network platform is being built with purpose and intention, and we are inviting our earliest supporters to help shape its future.

Founding Members and Partners are not just names on a list. You become part of the foundation of a growing global community that already offers free book downloads, career development tools, and on demand webinars designed to strengthen the soft skills and confidence needed to thrive in STEM.

Your membership today gives you access to our expanding resources while also helping us build the next stage of the platform: the Mentorship, Collaboration, Recruitment, and Learning Hubs that will define the future of the Network.

Join now to:

Access free downloadable books, practical tools to support your career, and our growing library of on demand webinars
Receive exclusive updates, early invitations, and previews of new features as they launch
Be recognised publicly as a Founding Member helping to build a global professional community
Shape the direction of a platform created to support a more inclusive and equitable future in STEM

If you believe in our mission, now is the time to stand with us.

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