Tag: STEM

Science Week flags policy challenge

Posted on   |  by James Riley
In recognition of National Science Week, Industry and Science Minister Ian MacFarlane made a Ministerial Statement ‘Science and Innovation: Building Australia’s Industries of the Future’ in parliament on Monday....

In search of tech bipartisanship

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Amid all the cries seeking bipartisan policy-making, it is easy to miss the unity ticket unfolding on ‘innovation’. Unfortunately, behind the public agreement there is little of substance, merely...

Women: STEM doubles salary

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Women in jobs that require the study of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) subjects can earn twice the salary of vocational roles that women have more traditionally pursued,...

Chubb proposes Asia Research Zone

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The Chief Scientist Ian Chubb wants Australia to play a leadership role in creating an Asian-Area Research Zone as a part of his strategy for beefing up the nation’s...