Elevate is the latest program for women in STEM. Will it deliver change?
28 November, 2022As ATSE announces the first recipients of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, the STEM Equity Evaluation Portal assesses which STEM equity programs are making a difference.
Women in science recognised by Superstars of STEM, L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships
18 November, 2022Female and non-binary scientists have been lauded in recent days through the Superstars of STEM program and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative.
CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall to depart next year
16 November, 2022Dr Larry Marshall will depart CSIRO as its longest serving Chief Executive in half a century, having acted as its leader since 2015.
Industry leader Katherine Woodthorpe named President of ATSE
11 October, 2022Scientist and climate champion Dr Katherine Woodthorpe has been elected President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Some progress for women in STEM but more effort needed
10 October, 2022The 2022 STEM Equity Monitor shows that women as a proportion of all people working in STEM-qualified jobs grew by two percentage points to 15% in 2021.
Gender-balanced teams produce more innovative research
20 September, 2022Research teams with a balanced number of men and women have a higher likelihood of producing more innovative and impactful work compared with their unbalanced counterparts.
Govt commits to a more diverse science and tech workforce
08 September, 2022The Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, has announced a commitment to widen the pipeline of talent available to the science and technology sectors.
Applications open for Elevate: Boosting women in STEM
18 August, 2022Elevate will award up to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics over the next six years.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences appoints Suzanne Foster as President
10 August, 2022A seasoned executive, Foster brings more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Qld Women in STEM winners announced, Superstars of STEM reopens
22 July, 2022Four outstanding Qld women are recognised for their work in STEM, while the Superstars of STEM program looks to turn more diverse science experts into media stars.
Science industry welcomes new Labor ministry
01 June, 2022The new government has already stated its commitment to working towards Australia becoming a global STEM superpower.
Three reasons to incorporate proper ergonomics
18 February, 2022 by Derrick Teal and Megan FarellPosture has become an important part of ergonomics, which is the concept of using items to position the body in a more efficient and safe manner.
Public trust in scientists rose during the pandemic
08 December, 2021During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than three-quarters of people globally said they trust science (80%) and scientists (77%) either "a lot" or "some".
New presidents at STA, Aus Academy of Science
26 November, 2021Professor Mark Hutchinson has commenced as President of Science & Technology Australia while Professor Chennupati Jagadish has been appointed to lead the Australian Academy of Science.
L'Oréal supports women in STEM, but more needs to be done
25 November, 2021 by Lauren DavisThe L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australia & New Zealand Fellowships have been announced, but are programs such as this enough to keep women in the industry?
