Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) stories - Page 6
“It’s-a me, Mario!” LEGO’s design lead on how Mario changes the world of play
Fri, 1st May 2020
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LEGO has announced a new playset featuring Mario that blends physical play with technology, proving the toy giant's embrace of the digital world.
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that’s both fun and engaging.
Mini Robot Rumble set to slice and dice Kiwis' robots of war
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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Mini Robot Rumble is happening this weekend, when robots take to the arena to battle, slice and dice their opponents in a fierce game of war.
Interview: A chat with SolarWinds' Destiny Bertucci and how she discovered IT security
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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solarwinds
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iwd
International Women’s Day may have passed, but there’s no reason why society shouldn’t keep up that recognition every day of the year.
How the digital economy is shifting the workforce playing field for women
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
It’s no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
Demand for tech skills intensifies across Australia
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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jobs
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seek
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recruitment
Job advertisement numbers in Australia are on the rise, with the strongest growth in mining and engineering, according to data from Seek.
Y-tech workshops getting youth into technology
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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3d printing
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datacom
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the mind lab
The event includes speeches by inspirational New Zealand tech personalities from Datacom, the Mind Lab, and GirlBoss.
Addressing the STEM skills gap with continuous online learning
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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e-learning
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pluralsight
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skills gap
Pluralsight talk about how online learning can prove to be an effective tool in closing the STEM skills gap within an organisation.
Unitec’s The Mind Lab and MOTAT join forces to empower Kiwis in STEM
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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The Mind Lab by Unitec is partnering with MOTAT to move their education programmes to MOTAT's premises in Western Springs.
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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software development
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personal computing devices
Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
The global enterprise getting Kiwi kids into coding
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Accenture employees across 55 of these countries have pledged to volunteer more than 10,000 hours to Hour of Code.
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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coding
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Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.
Vodafone fuels new course to tackle AU's low female STEM employment rate
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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girls in stem
Vodafone partners with Coder Academy to deliver tech course for Australian girls, aiming to boost participation in STEM subjects.
Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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accenture
The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.
New Zealand live science show Nanogirl heading to Abu Dhabi
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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exporting
New Zealand’s dynamic Nanogirl Live! show, led by Dr Michelle Dickinson, heads to Abu Dhabi this November for the Science Festival 2017.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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dei
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personal computing devices
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there’s an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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entrepreneur
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gender diversity
Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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edutech
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coding
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stem
Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.
Synnex targets education and entertainment with new robotics deal
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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edutech
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robots
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synnex
Synnex Austraia is adding UBTech Robotics to its portfolio in a deal which targets the education and entertainment markets.