Science & Technology Australia is supporting representative societies and associations, alongside employers and research institutes, with practical new resources to lead improvements to equity, diversity and inclusion within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sector. Science & Technology Australia (STA) has begun rolling out templated policies, codes and other resources for member organisations to […]
STA becomes Decadal Plan Champion
STA joins ANSTO, Raytheon Australia, and the University of Sydney as the inaugural Champions of the Women in STEM Decadal Plan. The Decadal Plan provides a framework to guide the actions of government, industry, academia and the education sector over the next ten years, to achieve gender equity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). […]
New Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee: call for applicants
– APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED – Science & Technology Australia is seeking candidates to join our newly-established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, to support our strategic focus on leading better EDI in the STEM sector through practical resources and strategic direction. This Committee is a permanent Committee of the STA Board, and replaces the […]
Science advocate joins Board of the Diversity Council of Australia
Science & Technology Australia extends congratulations to Tanya Ha, the co-chair of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee, on her election to the Board of the Diversity Council of Australia. The sole member of the Board with a science background, STA was proud to support Tanya’s nomination. Tanya Ha is one of two directors elected, […]
Australian leaders contribute their spark to Superstars of STEM
Science & Technology Australia (STA) is proud to announce 60 senior women leaders from a range of industries, sectors and backgrounds will join its Superstars of STEM program as mentors. STA’s Superstars of STEM program seeks to change the stereotype of ‘scientist’ by supporting women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with the skills, […]
Australia continues to lead in STEM gender equity
Science & Technology Australia (STA) welcomes the announcement of further investment in gender equity programs in STEM by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews MP. Of the $3.4 million announced, $1.8 million will go towards supporting the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, and $1.5 million will be invested in a digital […]