We’re Girlscandoit. This Is Our Mission.
We started this blog out of sheer frustration, tired of watching brilliant young women being overlooked in classrooms and boardrooms across the UK. It wasn’t just missed opportunities—it was the quiet assumption that science and engineering simply weren’t for them. We stopped complaining and started building something louder, sharper, and impossible to ignore.
Our Mission: Closing the Real Gap in STEM
Our mission goes beyond balancing numbers. We’re focused on dismantling the ‘leaky pipeline’ that drains talent from UK secondary education. Too many girls with a spark for problem-solving are lost long before they choose a degree. Women make up only 15.1% of UK engineering undergraduates. We aren’t here to patch holes—we want to redesign the entire pipeline.
‘You can’t be what you can’t see’ isn’t a slogan for us—it’s the core mechanic of change. A girl in Manchester or Cardiff might never meet a structural engineer, but she can meet one on our pages. We make visibility relatable, showing the real, triumphant journeys of women who look and sound like her. We track the entire timeline from primary school coding clubs to boardroom culture, supporting initiatives like the WISE Campaign that push for gender parity in the scientific workforce.
What We Actually Do: Editorial Focus
Our content blends myth-busting deep dives with high-voltage spotlights. We have zero tolerance for the patronizing ‘pink it and shrink it’ tone often aimed at women. Whether breaking down T-Levels in Engineering and Manufacturing or reviewing tech gadgets, we speak to you as the capable problem-solver you are. We profile real talent, from BAE Systems early careers graduates to women revolutionizing shipyards in Glasgow and aerospace hubs in Bristol.
We’ve built the resource hub that overstretched schools often lack. From clear explainers on T-Levels to guidance on apprenticeships versus university, we translate jargon into actionable steps so no girl misses out on a future in STEM simply because the system failed to inform her.
Meet Our Team: Opinionated, Informed, and Learning
We are former STEM outreach ambassadors and current students. Our editorial team doesn’t sit in an ivory tower—we debate curriculum changes, standardized testing, and soldering techniques in our group chats. We don’t pretend to have all the answers, but we promise to ask the hard questions, especially about accessibility outside London.
You’ll rarely find a singular byline here. That’s intentional. Solving systemic issues requires a collective voice, mirroring the collaborative nature of real scientific discovery. We talk openly about imposter syndrome, the mental load of being the only woman in a lecture hall, and challenges faced by women of colour and disabled women in labs. The WISE Campaign data highlights these intersectional gaps, and we explore them with empathy and grit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ‘leaky pipeline’ in STEM?
It’s the gradual loss of girls and women at various stages of science and technology education and careers, starting in secondary school and continuing through university into professional roles.
How can I find a STEM role model near me?
Start with our regional spotlights featuring professionals across the UK. Organizations like the WISE Campaign and STEM Learning also run local outreach events and maintain databases of mentors.
Are T-Levels a good alternative to A-Levels for engineering?
Absolutely. T-Levels in Engineering and Manufacturing offer classroom theory plus practical industry placement, designed with input from major employers like BAE Systems to match current industry needs.
Why focus so heavily on women in engineering?
The gender gap is most extreme in engineering and physics. With only 15.1% of UK engineering undergraduates being women, tackling this gap creates a blueprint for all STEM fields.
How can I contribute to Girlscandoit?
We welcome fresh perspectives. Share your journey in a guest post, suggest a hidden hero to profile, or join the conversation in our comments. This platform thrives on shared experiences—get in touch through our contact channels.