STEM stories
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Breaking barriers: a female engineer’s journey in the data centre industry
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A pioneer in the data centre industry, a female engineer shares her journey from Imperial College to leading projects at B&W Engineering, advocating for gender equality in STEM.
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DXC Technology donates laptops to NT primary schools
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DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.
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Isha Ambani addresses gender gap at Girls in ICT Day India
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Ms. Isha M. Ambani's stirring speech at Girls in ICT Day India 2024 highlights the urgent need for women in STEM, urging systemic change to bridge the gender gap.
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.
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Amy Cohn to lead SmartBear team as Chief People Officer
Thu, 16th May 2024
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software development
Amy Cohn has been appointed Chief People Officer at SmartBear, reinforcing the company's growth ambitions and focus on AI, culture, and strategic leadership.
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Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.
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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.
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Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.
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IWD 2024: Lessons in empowerment, authenticity, and preparation
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Reflecting on International Women's Day 2024, a seasoned STEM professional discusses the invaluable lessons learnt from mentors advocating empowerment, authenticity and readiness.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women’s Day
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.
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IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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leadership
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Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Why representation is key to inspiring the next generation of tech-talent
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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International Women’s Day 2024 sheds light on dwindling women's representation in tech, highlighting the urgent need for role models to inspire future talent.
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IWD 2024: Women at Reddie & Grose inspire new generation
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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For International Women's Day, Reddie and Grose's female professionals aim to motivate future scientists by sharing their experiences in the often male-dominated sectors.
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IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.
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IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.