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Women in STEM earn $26,000 less than men

The gender pay gap persists across all STEM industries as women continue to be underrepresented in senior leadership roles, according to the latest edition of the federal government’s STEM...

STEM diversity review misses bigger opportunity

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
An upcoming review of the government programs designed to drive better gender diversity in Australia’s science and technology sectors misses a bigger inclusion opportunity that would also help meet...

Mapping support for women in STEM, a new initiative

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
As part of a campaign to drive the sector toward gender equity, InnovationAus.com is undertaking a project to map every organisation supporting women in STEM, from those running education...

Team diversity is imperative to innovation success

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
With the entry deadline approaching in less than two-weeks, the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence is driving to be a competition that both highlights the best and brightest people and...

A celebration of changemakers: TechDiversity Awards 2022

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
In a celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the tech sector, #TechDiversity held its annual awards night on Thursday to recognise and pay tribute to the champions of...

Defence targets female STEM academics in diversity push

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Defence Force’s science and technology division is offering academics lucrative salaries and perks to entice them into a Defence career change, under a 12-month program with pre-determined gender...

Chief Scientist on ‘glacial’ STEM diversity progress

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Achieving gender parity in senior STEM leadership positions in Australia will take more than 150 years at the current pace, according to Australia’s chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley, who...