The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has appointed 16 STEM champions from industry and academia to lead an Advisory Group for the $41.2 million Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program.
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Advancing Women in STEM with new government funding
An additional $6.7 million in federal government funding has been secured for Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM program and is backing the Women in STEM ambassador initiative, including its Future You campaign.
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Taskforce says action needed to make STEM more inclusive
With the manufacturing sector suffering from a skills shortage, attracting a more diverse workforce is more important than ever before. The new Engineering for Australia Taskforce has released a report
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Champions announced for Women in STEM Decadal Plan
The University of Sydney, Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), and defence contractor Raytheon Australia have announced their commitment to women in STEM fields.
The three
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World-renowned astrophysicist joins UNSW
Australia’s first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as professor of Practice in Science Communication.
UNSW has also been named the host organisation for
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PhD projects to support NSW defence innovation
A new partnership with the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute’s (AMSI) APR.Intern program will see NSW’s Defence Innovation Network invest $230,000 to place 30 specialist PhDs in defence over
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Developing a 10-year plan for women in STEM
The Australian Academy of Science is beginning to develop a 10-year plan on behalf of the Australian Government to increase the engagement and participation of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering
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