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
Flavia Tata Nardini on women in engineering
19 Nov 2021

Flavia Tata Nardini on women in engineering

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Flavia Tata Nardini talks about women in engineering and urges girls to get involved in STEM and experience everything, so they can find what they love. This resource provides an interesting comparison of cultural differences, highlighting how Australia is lagging … Continued
STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer
18 Nov 2021

STELR Career Profiles in STEM – Marine Renewable Engineer

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Claire Legrand works as a Marine Renewable Engineer for Black & Veatch. She specialises in marine renewable energy resources such as tidal and wave power. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness 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
Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond
5 May 2021

Diversity in engineering with Leeanne Bond

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Engineer, company director and diversity leader Leeanne Bond talks about breaking down the blokey barriers in the world of engineering. This career profile and podcast directly addresses the importance of women in engineering. Use the accompanying education resource to challenge … 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
Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them
26 Aug 2020

Opinion: Five factors that will hold back diversity in STEM in the future, and how to overcome them

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The quest for diversity in Australian STEM faces some big challenges in the coming years, write Astha Singh and Kristin Alford. An understanding of the challenges facing students when pursuing STEM careers should help structure teaching to remove bias and … Continued
Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton
11 Aug 2020

Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton

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Margaret Hamilton helped land the Eagle and won many accolades, but wasn’t in the movies. Educate students about an inspiring software engineer and her incredible contribution to the Apollo 11 Moon landing. This is best suited to secondary school STEM … Continued