We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Tracey-Jane Cassidy MA MSc, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Role Model of the Year’ award at the 2024 Women in STEM Awards. This accolade highlights Tracey-Jane’s extraordinary dedication to advancing STEM education and her impactful work in inspiring the next generation of scientists. Celebrating Our Founder Tracey-Jane Cassidy MA MSc: Role Model of the Year 2024 Women in STEM Awards

A Legacy of Innovation in STEM Education

Tracey-Jane Cassidy founded Junior Einsteins Science Club with a powerful mission: to ignite a lifelong love of science in children. With over a decade of experience in STEM education, she has transformed the way children experience science by creating hands-on, immersive learning experiences. From slime-making and rocket launches to forensics and physics experiments, Junior Einsteins Science Club brings science to life through dynamic activities that foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Tracey-Jane’s leadership and unwavering passion have propelled Junior Einsteins from a small club to an international franchise. Her achievements extend beyond business success; she is a beacon for women in STEM, proving that ambition and dedication can break barriers and build futures. As a single mother and CEO, she is also a role model for resilience, balancing her responsibilities to her family with her commitment to bringing STEM to young minds worldwide.

Women in STEM Awards 2024: Recognising Pioneers and Innovators

The Women in STEM Awards celebrate the women who drive Ireland’s STEM industry forward, honouring those who create diverse and inclusive workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Role Model of the Year award, in particular, recognises women who lead by example, inspiring young girls and women to pursue careers in STEM and showing them that they, too, can make a significant impact.

By winning this award, Tracey-Jane Cassidy exemplifies how dedication to science education and empowering the next generation are not just lofty goals but attainable realities. Her influence extends to the classrooms and communities she serves, making science accessible, exciting, and full of possibility.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Tracey-Jane’s success is a reminder of the power of role models in encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers. Her journey inspires others to overcome challenges, reach for their dreams, and make a difference. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of her leadership, and we hope her story motivates more women and girls to step confidently into the world of STEM.

As we celebrate Tracey-Jane Cassidy’s remarkable achievements, we also celebrate all the women making waves in STEM, working together to create a more inclusive and innovative future. Join us in congratulating our founder on her well-deserved recognition and in supporting the mission to inspire and empower the next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders.