women in technology Archives - Education

4 Oct 2022

Future Careers

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Today marks the launch of the reimagined Future You STEM careers website for students aged 8 to 12. Highlight some lesser-known careers in STEM in this series to inspire students. Increasing awareness of careers in STEM is a proven way … Continued

16 Sep 2022

Honouring forgotten women scientists, mathematicians, programmers and palaeontologists

by Claire Hughes | posted in: STEM In Action, Careers In STEM, Tools for Teachers | 0

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

15 Jan 2021

The Internet of Temporary Things

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Cash in your silicone chips – paper and plastic are about to make a comeback. As sensors fill the world with an endless stream of data on every aspect of our lives, Moore’s Law dictates that traditional silicon-based systems won’t … Continued

15 Oct 2020

Kirsten is the astrophysicist of the future

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Careers In STEM, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

28 Aug 2020

Why people get sick in virtual reality

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

‘Cybersickness’ might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it’s an illness impacting people across industries today – and it’ll probably get worse. Combining an understanding of Biological Sciences to design and refine virtual reality technologies that could be … Continued

26 Aug 2020

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

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Tools for Teachers, STEM In Action | 0

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

11 Aug 2020

Career Profile: Margaret Hamilton

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Careers In STEM, Earth & Space Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

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

17 Jul 2020

Best of: Robotics

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Our best of series, published regularly, collates our favourite and most popular resources for a particular topic. This week: Robotics for year 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 STEM students. Although robotics is not covered in one discrete science understanding … Continued

7 May 2020

Mars rover tested in Flinders Ranges

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, STEM In Action | 0

Mars rover, Perseverance, will soon head to Mars looking for life – now scientists have tested the same methods to look for evidence of the earliest forms of life in the Flinders Ranges. Use this article to bring space exploration … Continued

2 Apr 2020

Series: What will the future look like?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Earth & Space Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action, Tools for Teachers | 0

Ann Druyan is the executive producer, director and writer of the new National Geographic series Cosmos: Possible Worlds. From science fiction to the importance of science in everyday life, she is a woman on a mission, a woman who wants … Continued