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International Women’s Day: advice from Women in STEM

We’ve compiled a list of our favourites quotes, including career and life advice, from some of the Women in STEM we’ve profiled. Treat yourself to these strong words of wisdom from even stronger women. Happy International Women’s Day!

4 STEM women in history that changed the world
Engineering

4 women in STEM who made history

Can we solve our current STEM shortage problems by looking to past women in STEM who defied the odds and made history? We honour 4 historic female figures in STEM in the lead up to International Women’s Day.

Science

VIDEO: Meet the 2019 Superstars of STEM

Science and Technology Australia have announced their lineup of 60 awesome scientists, technologists and educators as their 2019 Superstars of STEM.

Superstars of STEM Amy Heffernan
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All-female science superstars announced for 2019

60 brand new Superstars of STEM have been announced for 2019. Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars program will have some of Australia’s best scientists, technologists and educators inspiring women and girls into STEM careers in an effort to close the gender gap.

Diverse pathways

The pricey problem with assistive technology

18% of Australians with a disability live in poverty… but assistive technology clocks in at thousands of dollars per device. UNSW Bragg Writing Prize winner Preethika Mathan diagnoses the problem with disability tech in her investigative essay.

Design & Construction

Electrifying the world through solar power sharing

Zarif Aziz, student at the University of Sydney shares his engineering work experience story; Working with Okra Solar, he’s helped to provide long-term energy solutions to villages in Cambodia – that would otherwise have no access to power.

UTS Engineering WiEIT
Engineering

Shaping the next generation of UTS data engineers

UTS engineering is shaping the next generation of great data engineers and IT professionals, with extra support for young female engineers through the WiEIT program.

Language & Culture

Closing the Gap with tech

Aboriginal Australians face unique challenges with technology and culture. These four apps were created for closing the gap between education and technology, or preserve the rich cultural history that has largely been lost due to invasion.