Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM ) stories - Page 2
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Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.
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Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.
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Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.
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New Zealand live science show Nanogirl heading to Abu Dhabi
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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New Zealand’s dynamic Nanogirl Live! show, led by Dr Michelle Dickinson, heads to Abu Dhabi this November for the Science Festival 2017.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
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The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.
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Synnex targets education and entertainment with new robotics deal
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Synnex Austraia is adding UBTech Robotics to its portfolio in a deal which targets the education and entertainment markets.
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Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.
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Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
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Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.
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Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.
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Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
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Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
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Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
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Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
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Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.
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Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.
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You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.