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New database highlights women in STEM
Open Forum | August 5, 2019Australian women in STEM will be more visible thanks to a new resource showcasing the depth of talent of those working in the field.
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More support needed for women in STEM
Open Forum | July 7, 2019Women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are facing barriers that require changed in institutional attitudes and additional support to overcome.
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STEM is worth investing in, but Australia’s major parties offer scant details on policy and funding
Kylie Walker | April 14, 2019We’ve had 10 federal ministers with titular responsibility for science since 2007 – five under the Coalition and five under Labor. That variation and a lack of consistent vision has affected Australian performance and the election platforms of the parties offers little hope for change.
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Academy of Science welcomes new women in STEM strategy
Open Forum | April 9, 2019The Australian Academy of Science has applauded the Australian Government’s Advancing Women in STEM strategy released by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
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A lack of women in STEM harms Australian prosperity
Open Forum | April 3, 2019Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with the current under-representation and under-utilisation of women in the STEM workforce posing a threat to Australia’s prosperity.
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Celebrating the superstars of STEM
Open Forum | December 13, 201860 female scientists and technologists have been named Superstars of STEM for 2019 by Science & Technology Australia to highlight the role of women in technology.
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Crows launch innovative STEM programme
Open Forum | October 1, 2018Australian Rules football and the Adelaide Crows will be at the forefront of an innovative new education program designed to encourage more school students to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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Three critical steps to putting more women in the STEM spotlight
Janelle Wheat | September 28, 2018Breaking long-standing behaviours that limit women’s ability to shine in STEM careers will take tenacity.
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5 ways to seed STEM skills in young children
Kym Simoncini | April 6, 2018Parents can help their young children develop the curiosity and thinking skills they’ll need to succeed in STEM subjects by cultivating the right approach early in life.
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Australia must innovate to prosper and thrive
Bill Ferris | February 2, 2018In his address to the National Press Club, Bill Ferris explains why innovation should be celebrated and encouraged in Australia, not feared or tiptoed around like some “elephant in the room”.
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Australia looks to the stars for new industries
Flavia Tata Nardini | January 10, 2018Australia is undergoing a huge transformation in its space industry. Co-Founder and CEO of Fleet Space Technologies Flavia Tata Nardini comments on the recent developments.
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Lessons from the past for a new Australian space agency
Kerrie Dougherty | January 8, 2018In light of the government’s national space agency announcement, Kerrie Dougherty reviews Australia’s prior attempts at establishing an agency/space program and the lessons that should be drawn from their failure.