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 ...
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An unexpected passion for engineering
Felicity Furey never expected to be an engineer. It wasn’t until partway through university that she found her passion for ...
Two Bit Circus wants to make STEM education all fun and games
Two Bit Circus wants to make engineering fun through its new STEM amusement park. Co-founder Brent Bushnell talks about capturing ...
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.
Helping students connect the dots between engineering and careers of the future
Dr Jillian Kenny is passionate about showing the ‘power of engineering’ to students who might not otherwise consider the field.
More training and support can help STEM education live up to demand
STEM education is getting a push thanks to new government incentives aimed at increasing the number of teachers with engineering ...
Engineering has an LGBTQ+ representation problem – here’s how to fix it
Much attention has been paid to the gender disparity in engineering, but the subject of LGBTQ+ representation is less dominant ...
Chemical engineer Rose Amal honoured for her work on renewable energy tech
Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession's top minds ...
Curiosity is every engineer’s best asset – here’s why
If you became an engineer because you are curious about how the world works, you're in good company.
Australian students win big at the world’s largest STEM competition
Australian students have emerged victorious at an international science and engineering competition, winning a slew of awards and showcasing Australian ...
