empowering women in STEM

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: still more to be done for women in STEM

Yesterday was International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to celebrating the contribution and efforts of women in STEM. More women have entered the sector in recent years, as more work opportunities become available.  Although the Department of Industry reports 68% of STEM-qualified occupations are held by women, there are still …

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The Organisation Engaging Aussie Kids in Science

A Brisbane organisation is showing school kids how fun and interesting science can be. Schools across Australia are inviting Street Science into their classrooms to motivate children to learn more about chemistry, physics, and other STEM disciplines. Street Science recently received a grant from the Federal government to scale a program called ‘The Sister Project’ …

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