Engineering innovations and industry-transforming research were acknowledged at the 2018 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.…
STEM
Helping students connect the dots between engineering and careers of the future
Dr Jillian Kenny is passionate about showing the ‘power of engineering’ to students who might not otherwise consider the field.…
More training and support can help STEM education live up to demand
STEM education is getting a push thanks to new government incentives aimed at increasing the number of teachers with engineering and science qualifications.…
Engineering has an LGBTQ+ representation problem – here’s how to fix it
Much attention has been paid to the gender disparity in engineering, but the subject of LGBTQ+ representation is less dominant in public discourse.…
Chemical engineer Rose Amal honoured for her work on renewable energy tech
Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession’s top minds was just awarded for her work in finding ways to produce all three.…
Curiosity is every engineer’s best asset – here’s why
If you became an engineer because you are curious about how the world works, you’re in good company.…
Australian students win big at the world’s largest STEM competition
Australian students have emerged victorious at an international science and engineering competition, winning a slew of awards and showcasing Australian ingenuity. …
STEM and infrastructure two standouts in the 2018 budget
After much speculation about its contents, the 2018 budget has been revealed, and it did not disappoint in terms of infrastructure and STEM spending.…
More help from industry the missing link for better STEM education
What comes first: demand for STEM skills from industry, or student interest in STEM careers based on education? It’s probably a bit of both, because education and industry mutually benefit from invest…
AI for kids: New book hopes to get young readers interested in the future of tech
With robotics and AI changing our world at a rate of knots, kids need to get a handle on these concepts as soon as possible, according to Professor Michael Milford.…