Why do engineering courses focus on theory more than experience?
At a recent career fair, I realised that doing well on test after test doesn't impress employers – proof of ...
Tag: STEM
This robot orchestra asks people to make old tech into something amazing
Every wondered what happened to your old floppy disk drives? Some of them might be making music as part of ...
Is the secret to treating illnesses hidden deep in your cells? This engineer thinks so
One of Australia's top minds in biomedical engineering wants to change how we diagnose and treat diseases by going straight ...
F1 in Schools: Australian team races to first place at the annual competition
The annual F1 in Schools race combines fast cars and an international competition to showcase the fun side of STEM ...
How can engineering graduates get out of the classroom and straight into a job?
Employers want engineering graduates who are job-ready from day one. That's why Macquarie University partners with companies to give students ...
Do HSCs measure up to the demands of engineering degrees?
HSC physics left me ill-prepared for my engineering degree, which made me wonder: What needs to happen to narrow the ...
How to attract more women in engineering? Focus on purpose
For today's purpose-driven students, could focussing on humanitarian engineering in schools open a door for more women in engineering?
What happens behind the scenes of the world’s best animation?
Great animation doesn't happen by accident. There's a lot of physics, maths and engineering involved – and a healthy dose ...
Do engineering programs need to be overhauled?
Technology wranglers, climate savers, cityscapers – it'll all be in a day’s work for future engineers. But are university engineering ...
People program AI, so what happens when they get hacked?
AI is a hot topic, but it’s made in the image of something very old: the human brain. What happens ...
