Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists
16 Sep 2022

Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists

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The Australian government has launched a review into diversity in the science and technology sector. Among other things, the review will examine how to support women and girls in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Research shows … Continued
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
11 Feb 2022

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022

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This Friday 11th February 2022, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Research shows negative stereotyping and unconscious bias impacts girls’ participation in STEM at school. It also points to the benefit of … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Systems Engineer
11 Oct 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Systems Engineer

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Find out about the work of Systems Engineer, Archana Sathivelu in her career with Hydrix, a biomedical manufacturer in Australia. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a … Continued
Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer
16 Jun 2021

Careers in STEM: Andrea Boyd – Space Engineer

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Meet Andrea Boyd, as she talks us through her inspiration for a career in Space Flight control, from her childhood in country Australia and the path she took through engineering to work with the International Space Station as a Flight … Continued
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021
11 Feb 2021

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

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On Thursday 11th February 2021, the world celebrates the amazing contribution that women and girls have had to science. Watch, read and listen, and get to know the amazing Women in STEM that we have featured throughout the year. They’ve … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Development Engineer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Development Engineer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Engineer
9 Jul 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Engineer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working in Maths — Roboticist
9 Jul 2020

Working in Maths — Roboticist

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Working in Robotics & Engineering – Systems Engineer
9 Jun 2020

Working in Robotics & Engineering – Systems Engineer

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The Working In… series compiles a selection of fascinating STEM jobs in a multitude of fields. They are designed to highlight the variety of STEM careers available to students that they may not have considered, or been aware of before now. Find out … Continued
Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?
13 Mar 2020

Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into STEM, but are they working?

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“The lack of women in STEM jobs exacerbates the national skills shortage and dampens Australia’s potential to lead the way in transforming our current industries and creating new ones.” Australia's first Women In STEM Ambassador, Lisa Harvey-Smith discusses the importance … Continued