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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...
Looking beyond the stereotypes with Australia’s top female engineer
Professor Judy Raper is a chemical engineer, educator and leader on the international stage — widely recognised for her exceptional...
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 a chance encounter led one young engineer to her dream job
Young engineer Penelope Nugent is embracing technology, networks and opportunity to construct her dream career.
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....
GPS trailblazer, internet innovators and STEM educators among winners of PM’s Prizes for Science
Engineering innovations and industry-transforming research were acknowledged at the 2018 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.
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...
Here’s what people thought about the Australian Engineering Conference
We asked attendees to share what made this one to remember. Here's what engineers had to say about the ideas,...
Renewable energy is booming, but now focus shifts to better workforce balance
The global renewable energy sector could quadruple in size by 2050 – providing 40 million jobs. But to tap into...
