Culture
Is the humanitarian angle missing from engineering’s public image?
Eleanor Loudon, CEO, Engineers Without Borders Australia, says it's time to shake things up to encourage more diversity.
A creative program is helping kids discover the wonderful world of engineering
Simil Raghavan is attracting more young people to engineering with an innovative program that puts women at the centre of...
Engineering’s journey to gender balance is progressing one step at a time
How can the engineering profession live up to the International Women's Day theme of 'Balance for Better'?.
“Understanding, not just tolerance”: How to make engineering more LGBTQ+ friendly
Engineering is in the midst of a ‘culture shift’ as more people and organisations advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion. create spoke...
Engineering profession makes progress in yearly gender equality index
A focus on flexible work, parental leave and promoting women in leadership helped secure citations for the 141 organisations on...
Employers say they’re open to hiring people with disabilities. This engineering firm is doing it.
For employers, there seems to be a big gap between being open to and actually hiring a disabled team member....
From Scully to Shuri: How pop culture is powering girls’ interest in STEM
Historically, the representation of women in STEM in pop culture was very minimal; when they did appear, it was often...
Engineering in the movies: Expert breaks down the good, the bad and the ridiculous
You ever see a movie and wonder if the amazing things on screen are remotely possible? Meet an engineer who...
How one engineer changed pop music forever
It blurs the line between human and machine, and it has upended an entire industry to both acclaim and outcry....
Tech is now trying to solve some of the mental health problems it’s helped create
Studies show excessive use of digital tech can have an adverse impact on our mental health. But can apps, virtual...
