Huge gender disparities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers are the focus of many of this Friday's International Women's Day celebrations. Only 15 per cent of STEM jobs are held by women, and just 23 per cent of senior ...
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The field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is set to carry Australia into a bold new future of enhanced modernity. It is one of the fastest growing industries nationally, with exciting discoveries and opportunities awaiting those who choose ...
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Remember the infamous 'Google memo'? In July 2017, Google engineer James Damore circulated an email to his colleagues, critiquing the company's diversity policy vis-à-vis hiring more women. "I value diversity and inclusion, am not denying that sexism exists, and don’t ...
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As the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa demonstrated, ageing infrastructure is an alarming problem facing the developed world. We need engineers to maintain this infrastructure, largely built in the post-war period and coming to the end of their design lifespans. ...
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