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27 October 2021

Wednesday

Interview a Leidos STEM Specialist!

Session for YSLs

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Leidos is a global technology, science and engineering company on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient. Leidos has more than 44,000 people working across all 7 continents and in space! 

 

2:00 – 3:00pm
Leidos STEM Specialist Q&A for YSLs aged 13+

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STEM Specialists from Leidos are supporting #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek through a live Q&A panel for YSLs. YSLs can ask questions to a panel of ambassadors and find out what opportunities exist in Leidos and beyond.

Mohammed and Ali Osman, Technical/Team Leads

 

Mohammed and Ali have lead roles in software development, currently focussed on the ‘Accountant in Bankruptcy’ programme. In their own time, they are also running British Sign Language (BSL) training sessions and support for Leidos employees UK-wide. 

Peter Smith, 2021 Census Delivery Director

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Before joining Leidos, Peter gained a PhD and was a lecturer in statistics. He also did some interesting work in automation for the Post Office! For the last few years, he has led the 2021 Census work within Leidos.

Kat McRae, Head of Emerging Capabilities

 

Kat is a senior IT leader with over 20 years’ experience in IT operations. Her current role in Emerging Capabilities is an exciting one, as Emerging Capabilities branches into data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Lauren Lawson, Technical Graduate Apprentice

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Lauren did a summer internship with Leidos followed by a Foundation Apprenticeship before joining us permanently as a Technical Graduate Apprentice. She loves sharing her learning with young people as a keen STEM Ambassador.

Please note all workshops should be booked by Tutor Assessors. Tutor Assessors can use a projector/smartboard to stream the event to the group of YSLs. Questions can be submitted via the chat function or using Mentimeter if YSLs have access to digital devices.

Twitter Challenge

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The Great Scottish STEM Road Trip!
Scotland has seen lots past, present and future innovations in STEM. Tell us what STEM inventions, innovations or developments have taken place in your area of Scotland.

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Make a poster, display, video or website to share your answer to this question. Ask your Tutor Assessor to share via your centre’s Twitter account using the hashtag #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek

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Enter by 8pm for the chance to win a prize for your centre!

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