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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Cartech

Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland

Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award
Entrepreneur

Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists
IBM

Accenture, IBM, ThoughtWorks recognised as top companies for Women Technologists

Accenture, GEICO, and ThoughtWorks win at 2017 Top Companies for Women Technologists, as IBM secures a Momentum Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids
EduTech

The future is technology: Another company invests into coding for kids

Seeed Studio unveils a new STEM kit making coding a snap for kids, bolstering tech skills for a digital future. Available globally Oct 10.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Finalists announced: IoT, Cloud & Cyber Security Innovation Awards 2017
Internet of Things

Finalists announced: IoT, Cloud & Cyber Security Innovation Awards 2017

Finalists announced for the 2017 IoT and Cloud Innovation Awards in San Jose. Winners to be announced on 28th September.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
NZ's first Maori robotics challenge to be held in Whakatane
EduTech

NZ's first Maori robotics challenge to be held in Whakatane

Twelve teams from primary schools across the Eastern Bay of Plenty will compete in a new regional robotics competition...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits
Robotics

Become a Star Wars droid engineer with littleBits

Embark on a cosmic adventure with littleBits' Droid Inventor Kit, igniting young minds to craft their very own Star Wars droids.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?
Robotics

Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.

By Graeme Pyper • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app
Malware

Mobile malware creation is now as easy as downloading an app

Mobile malware creation is as easy as downloading an app and potential criminals don't even need to write a single line of code.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Gaming

Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday

Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible
Malware

Malware in your DNA sequence data? Technically, it's possible

Could hackers exploit your DNA sequence and encode it with malware? A new study from the University of Washington says yes, it's possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Te Papa's Hinatore (Learning Lab) gains Accenture as Innovation Partner
Partner Programmes

Te Papa's Hinatore (Learning Lab) gains Accenture as Innovation Partner

Accenture has a special interest in supporting access to Hinatore's learning programmes for students from low-decile schools.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
EduTech

Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win

MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017