Tag: Women in STEM

STEM diversity programs reshaped for new push

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government’s reshaped funding package for STEM diversity was laid out for the first time on Tuesday, revealing long-term extensions and tweaks to several programs but the end...

Scrapping key STEM equity program could be good news

Posted on   |  by Maria Vieira
Last week, Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic announced with little fanfare that the position of Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador would be discontinued, effective three days later. The...

STEM diversity blockers need strategic fix: review

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A myriad of government programs have failed to address the structural diversity barriers in Australia’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields over the last decade, according to an outside...

Women in STEM groups warn of approaching funding cliff

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Women in STEM groups are warning of an approach cliff for federally funded programs designed to encourage women into science and technology, with the government unlikely to commit to...

Sally-Ann Williams to lead govt’s STEM diversity review

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Cicada Innovation chief executive Sally-Ann Williams will lead the government’s review of its women in STEM programs and deliver broader recommendations on improving diversity. Minister for Industry and Science...

STEM diversity review misses bigger opportunity

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
An upcoming review of the government programs designed to drive better gender diversity in Australia’s science and technology sectors misses a bigger inclusion opportunity that would also help meet...