Science & Technology Australia (STA) advocates on behalf of all people working in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors in Australia. Some of the people who STA represents do not currently have access to the same basic rights as their colleagues. For that reason, STA has today decided to publicly support marriage equality […]
Our 30 Superstars of STEM have begun their journey towards becoming a new generation of role models for Australian girls and young women. They have completed their first workshop on “becoming an online influencer”, which was hosted online over three weeks. Developing skills in social media and connecting with people online, the Superstars have begun […]
Changes to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding program were announced today, and have received a warm welcome from the sector. In launching the changes, Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, said they would mean a more simplified process for grant applicants; see the awarding of longer term grants; and […]
Science & Technology Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Brodie Steel as Project Officer for our new Superstars of STEM Program. “Brodie’s passion and commitment to elevating the visibility of women in STEM, and her strong experience in project management, make her the perfect candidate to help Superstars of STEM soar,” said STA […]
The long awaited Women in the Science Research Workforce report is out and available in full for members. Outstanding women scientists are achieving at the highest levels, obtaining advanced scientific qualifications and taking key roles in the fields of science and technology. But across the board we all know that we are not making the most of the […]
Women in Science Australia: Maximising productivity, diversity and innovation Sharon Bell with Assistance from Kate O’Halloran, Jesslyn Saw and Yu Zhao Click here to read the Full Report
