According to recent estimates, it could take more than two centuries to achieve gender equity. But more women in leadership and changing cultural attitudes could speed things up for the engineering in…
These top CEOs are working to improve gender equity in the engineering industry
The numbers of women in engineering remain consistently low, which is why these Male Champions of Change want to promote gender equity from the top down. …
This software promises to help boost diversity in tech companies
One software engineer has developed a job interview platform to help recruiters get bias off the brain and boost gender diversity in tech companies.…
Can this unique approach help more parents achieve better work-life balance?
School holidays can leave working parents struggling to maintain work-life balance. That’s why one engineering company is taking steps to make this time a little easier.…
45 million reasons why Australia needs a Modern Slavery Act
It’s likely the government will introduce a Modern Slavery Act soon. Such a step has been a long time coming, but what does it mean and why is it important?…
University sets new benchmark for women in engineering
“We don’t just want to see gender diversity improve in engineering; we want to see broad change across the industry in Australia and globally.”…
Can combining STEM skills with Indigenous knowledge help remote communities?
These engineers have plans to merge their STEM education with Indigenous knowledge to improve the wellbeing of people living in remote communities.…
This music video asks women in engineering to smash the glass ceiling
DJ duo NERVO created a music video to encourage more women in engineering by showcasing how “kickass engineers are behind a lot of the things you love.”…
Laser tech helps guide the way for those with visual impairments
A novel laser-based device can help those with impaired vision navigate their way around obstacles outside the home.…
Why aren’t there more women in STEM?
The Australian Government is looking to increase the participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects.…