Women graduate engineers now earn more than men, but gains are short lived
New figures released this month show for the first time, women engineers are outearning men – at least for the first few years of their careers.
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“Global benchmark” in energy storage wins top engineering award
A project offering users the chance to store and contribute electricity back to the grid has won Australia’s premier engineering award for 2018.
Bio-inspired hydrogels could shape the future of soft robots
Inspired by the movements of stingrays, engineers have created programmable hydrogels that can form into 3D shapes and potentially move through space.
Why marketing your product is just as important as making it
Company founder and systems engineer Dr James Chin Moody says the idea is just the start – the real work is making it stand out in a crowded market.
Australian electric vehicle tech company selected for ‘game changing’ project
Brisbane-based tech company Tritium is working to change the electric vehicle marketplace by providing high-power fast charging directly from the medium voltage network.
One engineering startup wants to take the pain out of project management paperwork
Civil engineer Hartley Pike used his experience with time-consuming project paperwork to found a startup that brings project delivery documentation into the digital age.
Behind the scenes with one of energy’s power players
Effectively overseeing a $100 million energy portfolio across 287 sites – all in Australia's volatile energy market – has garnered chemical engineer Michaela Craft a slew of awards.
When it comes to the future of tiny robots, it’s best to think big
In the future, legions of tiny robots might search through earthquake rubble for survivors, build houses on Mars or cure cancer.
Ground penetrating radar for driverless cars – not just a fair weather friend
Fog and icy roads make for challenging driving conditions. A localising ground-penetrating radar system could give driverless cars an edge in low-visibility navigation.
Is the Australian Space Agency dreaming big enough?
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) is just 10 weeks old, but its future was the topic of a lively discussion at the closing panel of this year’s Australian Engineering Conference.
