About Us | STEM Dorado — Dr Alina Chakraborty & Team

Dr Alina Chakraborty — Founder and Director of STEM Dorado, Award-Winning Mentor

15+ Years

Research & Teaching

Cancer Biologist

Scientist & Educator

Meet the Founder

Hello, I'm Alina👋

Dr Alina Chakraborty

Founder and Director, STEM Dorado

Award-Winning Mentor

I'm a cancer biologist with over 15+ years of experience in research, teaching, and mentoring, and a proud mum to a curious 7-year-old. Over the years, I've been fortunate to contribute to high-quality research and support students who have gone on to succeed in their careers. While I've loved my work in science, I've always felt a deeper calling to make science exciting and accessible for children.

This passion inspired me to start STEM Dorado. My vision is simple: I want every child who interacts with us to understand scientific concepts clearly, feel inspired about learning, and develop the confidence to excel not only academically but in life as a whole. I believe that science should be hands-on, fun, and meaningful — not just something from a textbook.

Through STEM Dorado, we provide science and maths resources for KS1 and KS2 students, alongside interactive workshops — both online and face-to-face — designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration. We also run a mentoring programme for children in years 4–9, combining curriculum-aligned lessons with experiments and assignments that make learning active and engaging.

In addition, we bring science into celebrations with our science-themed birthday parties, where children can explore experiments, hands-on activities, and fun challenges while celebrating their special day. It's a unique way to combine learning with joy, making birthdays memorable and inspiring.

I work closely with a team of talented scientists and STEM educators to create experiences that nurture curiosity, build critical thinking, and instill important life skills like perseverance, creativity, and resilience. My goal is to help children not only succeed in exams, but grow into confident, inquisitive, and capable individuals who love learning.

PhD in Cancer Biology

Published Researcher

15+ Years Teaching

Mum & Mentor

Our Team

Meet the People Behind STEM Dorado

A passionate team of scientists and educators dedicated to inspiring young minds

Shirin

Operations Manager & Science Club Leader

Shirin holds an MSc in Molecular Cell Biology from Queen Mary University of London, with a strong foundation in microbiology and research. Having started as a Science Club Leader, she now leads operations at STEM Dorado, overseeing programme delivery, recruitment, and partnerships.

Her experience spans teaching, team leadership, and coordination across multiple schools. Shirin combines scientific insight with strategic execution to drive the organisation's growth and impact.

MSc Molecular Cell Biology Queen Mary University

Aman

Science Club Leader

Aman is currently pursuing an MSc in Robotics at Middlesex University, with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He has experience as an embedded developer and STEM instructor.

His work spans robotics, coding, and circuit design. His background includes hands-on technical development as well as teaching and mentoring in STEM. Aman brings innovation and technical expertise to support the team's science-driven initiatives at STEM Dorado.

MSc Robotics Middlesex University

Our Purpose

What Drives Us Every Day

Our Mission

To deliver high-quality STEM resources for KS1, KS2 and KS3 students — making STEM education accessible, exciting, and transformative for every child.

Our Vision

To enable every child to gain clarity of fundamental scientific concepts, feel inspired and motivated about learning science, and excel not just academically but in life as a whole.

Our Approach

Hands-on experiments, curriculum-aligned lessons, collaboration with talented scientists and STEM experts from renowned universities and research institutes, and a focus on life skills like critical thinking, perseverance and diligence.

What We Do

How We Inspire Young Minds

From free resources to hands-on workshops — everything is designed to spark curiosity

Free Science & Maths Resources

Bi-monthly e-science magazines for KS1, KS2 and KS3 students — completely free of charge. Designed to make learning fun and accessible for every child.

Weekly activity emails
Bi-monthly science magazine
Downloadable worksheets

Interactive Workshops

Engaging science and maths workshops — both virtual and face-to-face — designed to encourage children to explore, question and develop a genuine passion for STEM.

Virtual & in-person options
Hands-on experiments
Led by qualified scientists

Science Birthday Parties

Unique celebrations where children explore experiments, hands-on activities, and fun challenges. We combine learning with joy, making birthdays memorable and inspiring.

Themed science parties
All materials provided
Take-home activities

After-school Science clubs

For students in KS1 and KS2, we offer structured mentoring with hands-on experiments and assignments that build a strong foundation in science and essential life skills.

Safety & Compliance

Company Policies

We take the safety and wellbeing of every child seriously

Staff Credentials

Enhanced DBS Checked

All staff members hold valid enhanced DBS certificates

First Aid Trained

All staff are trained in paediatric first aid

Policy Documents

Health & Safety Policy

Our comprehensive health and safety guidelines

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Child Safeguarding Policy

Our child protection and safeguarding procedures