Northern Ireland STEM Role Models

At the Lightyear Foundation, we believe that everybody belongs in the world of STEM, and that representation matters.

Our Celebrating STEM Stories programme showcases disabled and neurodivergent people who work in or study STEM subjects, use STEM in their everyday lives, or just have a passion for what STEM can offer.

Thanks to generous funding from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, we were able to create role model profiles for three brilliant disabled and neurodivergent people in Northern Ireland.

If you have any questions about the programme please contact hannah@lightyearfoundation.org.

If you are a teacher

These profiles are designed to be printable resources which can inspire and empower disabled and neurodivergent young people, by showcasing real stories and diverse pathways into STEM.

Teachers tell us that they share them in lessons, science clubs and assemblies, inspiring their students to overcome barriers and to imagine what's possible for them in STEM.

You can find more written and video profiles on our Celebrating STEM Stories page, and other printable profiles like these in our STEM Inspiration Packs.

Profiles

You can download the profiles here:

• Anna Taylor

• Gary Gates

• Sarah Harte

• All profiles