At Science & Technology Australia (STA), we are lucky to have some of Australia’s leading women in STEM – researchers, innovators, communicators and advocates – as members of our leadership group. We are excited to celebrate them this International Women’s Day for the contributions they have made to their field, to Australian science and technology, […]
Pay improving, opportunities for women lacking says national survey of science
SEE A SUMMARY OF THE REPORTS FINDINGS A national survey of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce has yielded mixed results for women in STEM, with a smaller wage gap than in other sectors but fewer opportunities for promotion. Overall, STEM salary increases have crept ahead of the national average, and conditions have slightly […]
Deep concerns over Australia’s future if students’ maths and science performance not improved
The national peak body for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has warned that Australia’s future is at risk as performance declines amongst Australian maths and science students. Professor Emma Johnston, President of Science & Technology Australia, says that without a strong foundation for the next generation, Australia will find it harder and more expensive […]
Solution-makers gather at Parliament House to strengthen Australia’s future
247 eager scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians were lined out the doors of Parliament House, ready for Day Two of Science meets Parliament 2018. The day opened with a look back through time, as GE CEO Max York went through the soaring history of Australian science and innovation, and STA Policy Chair Dr Cathy Foley […]
National Press Club Address – 9/10 Australians profess their love for science this Valentine’s Day
A national Galaxy Poll has revealed the vast majority of Australians think that science needs better support, and credit Australian science for their good health and wellbeing. The key findings of the Poll are: 94% of Australians think that science and technology is important to their health and wellbeing; 70% believe that Australian science has […]
The largest Science meets Parliament yet
“We are here because we’re passionate about our contribution. This is our opportunity to speak to the people who make the decisions.” – Dr Rebecca Johnston, Superstar of STEM and Director of the Australian Museum Research Institute — Hundreds of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technologists gathered in the morning light of the beautiful Gandel Hall […]