STEM / Science, technology, engineering and mathematics stories - Page 2
Dell plans $14m donation: “It’s our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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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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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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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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Synnex Austraia is adding UBTech Robotics to its portfolio in a deal which targets the education and entertainment markets.
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.
Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Programmer from Company-X enkindles tech passions in students with practical game design insights.
Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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university of otago
Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
STEM degrees set students up for serious salaries
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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careers
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tertiary education
STEM graduates earn more but are more likely to stay in the same job, says new research by Motu. They also analyze career paths for non-STEM grads.
South Island youth set to benefit from $100k investment
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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The Government and Ngai Tahu Funds will each invest $50,000 to support a range of programmes, including skills development in STEM subjects.
Govt's new online tool to help Kiwi girls & women into STEM careers
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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New Zealand launches STEM Directory to bridge the gender gap and guide Kiwi girls towards tech careers.
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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palmerston north city council
Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.
Game-based learning to flourish, report says
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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The tech research company says that game-based learning enables students to experience the situation from close quarters.
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.