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
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
Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future
15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

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Kirsten Banks is a rising star of astrophysics, getting people excited about the universe and the importance of combining contemporary and Indigenous knowledge in STEM. Learn about her path to becoming an astrophysicist and why she thinks continuous learning is … 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
Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes
22 Jul 2019

Lisa Harvey-Smith: Smashing galaxies and gender stereotypes

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Australia’s first Women in STEM Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, discusses the future of astrophysics, the importance of science communication and what it takes to boost STEM diversity. Use this article as personal professional reading or with students to challenge them … Continued
STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias
30 Nov 2017

STEM Pack 1: Unconscious Bias

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Students explore the latest STEM careers – the science and the scientists – through videos, research and discussion. The STEM Careers Packs aim to make students aware of the wide variety of STEM careers. They help students understand the importance … Continued
Taking Flight
25 Jul 2017

Taking Flight

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How a fascination for the physics of flying launched Ashlea’s career with the ADF, and the interesting path that has taken. This resource is best suited to Year 9 and 10 STEM and work studies students who are exploring their … Continued