Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 22
CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT
Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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women in technology
IT offers 'endless' opportunities for women - and now CompTIA has launched a local version of its global initiative to encourage women into IT.
Turnbull: Accelerate Australia's digital transformation
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) urges Turnbull Government to push for a digital economy.
Tenable Network Security takes off with top cyber security award
Fri, 27th May 2016
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Tenable Network Security wins award for excellence in information security at the 2016 AusCERT Awards. #cybersecurity.
Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.
English teacher launches Kickstarter to bring eLearning to the masses
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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English teacher and instructional designer, Yvonne Gonzalez, launches Kickstarter for personalised e-learning tutorial, Ye Olde Tutor.
Should a woman act more like a man to succeed at work?
Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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ddi
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banking
New study investigates why women are underrepresented in C-suite executive roles, with less than 20% of executives being women.
Readify tackles the IT skills shortage in Australia
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Readify pioneers graduate programme against Oz IT shortage, merging industry and academia to foster tech talent.
Samsung launches new solutions designed to re-ignite STEM subjects
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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Samsung unveils innovative STEM education tools to boost pupil engagement and team skills, offering immersive tech-led learning experiences.
These start-ups are making tracks in the EdTech space
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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education, learning & training
A number of education technology start-ups have arrived on the scene, with many attracting attention for their innovative solutions.
Education leaders: It's a changing world and you need to act like it
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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Global education must evolve, as Infosys research shows gaps between youth prospects in the digital era, stressing tech and soft skills.
Facebook and Make More 'dare' students to become teachers
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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edutech
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facebook
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careers
Over the next decade, teaching will account for 17% of job openings, but only 10% of top students consider it. A new campaign aims to change that.
AU Government launches new Agenda to foster innovation
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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The Australian Government has announced its intent to help support and develop local businesses with The National Innovation and Science Agenda.
Social learning app takes the world by storm
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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e-learning
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apps
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stem
Declara has been recognised at the 2015 World Technology Summit with the prestigious Education Category Award.
Cisco Australia employees give kids tech boost
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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claude
Cisco Australia employees are involved in STEM tutoring to tackle the skills shortage and boost innovation, according to the company's AUSTEM2020 initiative.
Microsoft and Code.org tap Minecraft to get kids coding
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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hour of code
Kids are being encouraged to get into coding through a game many love - Minecraft - with Microsoft unveiling an online Minecraft coding tutorial.
Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book to debut at Sydney Microsoft opening
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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stem
Customers at Microsoft's Sydney flagship store will have the chance to experience the vendor's new Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book, at the opening.
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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edutech
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martech
A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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edutech
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management
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education, learning & training
Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.
Is Australia suffering from an emerging skills gap?
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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chartered accountants
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regulation
Australia's emerging skills gap could hinder technological progress, warns a new report from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.